Legal Victories and Settlements: 3M, Dupont, and Others in PFAs Lawsuits

3M, DuPont, and eight other manufacturers of "forever chemicals" have won a legal victory as an Ohio court of appeals struck down a class-action lawsuit brought by a former firefighter on behalf of nearly 12 million Ohio residents. The lawsuit alleged that PFAS chemicals produced by the companies caused harm. The ruling represents a setback for plaintiffs but is expected to help them refine their case. The companies have already agreed to pay over $15 billion to settle claims related to PFAS contamination. Experts predict that the cost of litigation surrounding "forever chemicals" could surpass the largest-ever legal multi-case settlement in US history.