Australia Has Launched $1.4B Lawsuit Against 3M Citing “Forever Chemicals”
The Western Journal
Australia is suing 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS contamination at defense bases.Summary
Australia has filed a $1.4 billion lawsuit against U.S. conglomerate 3M, accusing the company of environmental harm caused by "forever chemicals" (PFAS) used in firefighting foam. The claim, the government's largest-ever, targets contamination at 28 defense bases. 3M denies manufacturing PFAS in Australia and claims the Defense Department continued using the foam for decades. The government argues 3M withheld information about the risks, while the Defense Department has already spent $920 million on cleanup efforts.
(Source：The Western Journal)