3M trial delayed as settlement talks progress in PFAS water contamination lawsuit.
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3M and the city of Stuart, Florida have requested a delay in a trial over water pollution caused by PFAS chemicals, as they are making "significant" progress towards a settlement. The lawsuit is one of over 4,000 filed against 3M and other chemical companies by US municipalities, state governments and individuals. PFAS chemicals are used in a wide range of products and have been linked to cancer, hormonal dysfunction and environmental damage.
- 3M requests trial delay to settle PFAS water contamination lawsuit The Guardian
- Settlement Talks Prompt Delay Request in 3M 'Forever Chemicals' Trial The Wall Street Journal
- U.S. judge allows 3M, Florida city to delay 'forever chemicals' trial Reuters
- Bellwether ‘forever chemicals’ case heads to trial The Hill
- 'Forever chemical' trial delayed, 3M settlement appears near Star Tribune
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