States Take Action to Halt 3M's Multi-Billion Dollar PFAS Deal

A group of 22 states and U.S. territories, led by California, have moved to block a proposed $10.3 billion settlement with 3M over water pollution caused by "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. The states argue that the settlement fails to hold the company accountable for the damage caused by PFAS, which have been linked to cancers and environmental harm. They also raise concerns that the deal could shift liability onto public water systems and reduce funds available for cleaning up contaminated sites. The settlement, which requires approval from a federal judge, aims to provide funds for testing and treating PFAS contamination over a 13-year period.