A group of 22 states and U.S. territories on Wednesday moved to block a proposed $10.3 billion settlement that would resolve claims against 3M Co over water pollution tied to “forever chemicals,” claiming the deal fails to adequately hold the company accountable.
A 3M spokesperson said in a statement that the deal provides funding for remediation and testing without the need for future litigation on the matter, and it isn't unusual for there to be objections to significant settlements. The spokesperson said the company would continue to "work cooperatively" to address questions about the deal.
They also said the deal could shift liability for future health concerns caused by PFAS from 3M onto the water systems themselves. That means the chemical maker could potentially seek compensation from the water systems in future litigation over things like PFAS-related cancer clusters, the states said.
The settlement must be approved by U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel, who is overseeing the cases in South Carolina.
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