MMM - Rising Tide of Lawsuits Over 'Forever Chemicals' Reportedly Predicted In 2024 Legal Landscape Altered By $11B Settlements In 2023 | Benzinga
In 2023, lawsuits targeting major chemical companies over PFAS contamination in U.S. drinking water resulted in settlements surpassing $11 billion.
The lawsuits, involving 3M Co (NYSE: MMM), The Chemours Co (NYSE: CC), Corteva Inc (NYSE: CTVA), and DuPont de Nemours Inc (NYSE: DD), are poised to grow due to anticipated federal regulations and increasing awareness of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.
Often termed "forever chemicals," PFAS compounds resist breakdown in ...