26 Jun 2023 --- US-based manufacturing giant 3M has agreed to a payout of up to US$10.3 billion to provide public funding for water supplies contaminated with PFAS. The conglomerate agreed to the settlement following numerous lawsuits but denies any liability and pledges to defend itself against continuing litigation. The payout will be spread over a 13-year period, and 3M has pledged to end all use of PFAS by 2025. But the company denies accusations that it knew of the dangers posed by PFAS to the environment and human health since it began using the chemicals over 20 years ago.
