3M Reaches $7.35 Billion Settlement Over PFAS Personal Injury Claims
3M (MMM) has entered into a broad resolution to settle personal injury claims related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The settlement specifically addresses the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Multi-District Litigation, with the company committing $7.35 billion to resolve these legal challenges. Following the announcement, 3M's stock rose 1.1% in after-hours trading. This significant financial commitment aims to provide certainty regarding long-standing litigation involving PFAS exposure, a major liability concern for the industrial manufacturer.