3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents
The Australian government is suing 3M for $2 billion, alleging the company knew for over 50 years that its PFAS-containing firefighting foams were toxic. The lawsuit claims these 'forever chemicals' caused significant environmental and health damage at 28 defense bases.
The federal Australian government is filing a $2bn lawsuit against 3M over Pfas chemicals in firefighting foam. Image shows firefighters using foam containing Pfas chemicals in Melbourne in 1988. Photograph: United Firefighters Union The federal Australian government is filing a $2bn lawsuit against 3M over Pfas chemicals in firefighting foam. Image shows firefighters using foam containing Pfas chemicals in Melbourne in 1988. Photograph: United Firefighters Union Breaking News Australia Pfas 3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents Exclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxic
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