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3M agrees to $7B settlement over 'forever chemical' groundwater contamination claims

Published November 4, 2026 4:25 pm • Updated November 4, 2026 4:25 pm •
3M agrees to $7B settlement over 'forever chemical' groundwater contamination claims
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3M has agreed to pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits over groundwater contamination from potentially harmful chemicals in firefighting foam and other products

3M has agreed to pay up to $7.35 billion to settle lawsuits over groundwater contamination from potentially harmful chemicals in firefighting foam and other products

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