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3M settles 'forever chemical' personal injury claims for $7 billion
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What happenedManufacturing giant 3M has agreed to a $7.35 billion settlement over personal injury claims related to its manufacture of “forever chemicals” used in firefighting foam.
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Center3M settles 'forever chemical' personal injury claims for $7 billion
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3M settles 'forever chemical' personal injury claims for $7 billion
Manufacturing giant 3M has agreed to a $7.35 billion settlement over personal injury claims related to its manufacture of “forever chemicals” used in firefighting foam.
3M settles 'forever chemical' personal injury claims for $7B
Manufacturing giant 3M has agreed to a $7.35 billion settlement over personal injury claims related to its manufacture of “forever chemicals” used in firefighting foam. The settlement comes...
