Australia Sues 3M for Record A$2 Billion Over 'Forever Chemicals' Contamination

The Australian government has launched its largest legal claim ever, seeking more than A$2 billion from the US manufacturer over PFAS in firefighting foam

Justin Tomlinson

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Australia Sues 3M for Record A$2 Billion Over 'Forever Chemicals' Contamination

The Australian government announced on Thursday that it has launched legal action against the US multinational manufacturer 3M, seeking more than A$2 billion in damages. This historic lawsuit represents the largest legal claim ever brought by the Australian federal government.[1][2]

The landmark case centers on contamination at defense sites linked to "forever chemicals," also known as PFAS. These persistent chemicals were used in firefighting foam manufactured by the company, prompting the government to seek record-breaking damages.[1][2]

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