Australia sues US giant 3M for $2bn over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
Australia is suing 3M for AU$2 billion over the alleged use of toxic 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam. The government claims that 3M misrepresented the safety and environmental impact of the foam, which has contaminated multiple defense bases. This lawsuit is the largest legal claim ever brought by the Australian government, seeking to recover substantial costs related to the contamination.
- ▪The Australian government is suing 3M for AU$2 billion in damages over PFAS contamination.
- ▪3M is accused of withholding information about the environmental risks of its firefighting foam.
- ▪The lawsuit is the largest legal claim ever brought by the Australian government.
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Australia sues US giant 3M for $2bn over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyReutersAustralia is suing 3M over its alleged use of 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foamThe Australian government is suing US manufacturing giant 3M for AU$2bn in damages (US$1.4bn; £1.1bn) over its alleged use of toxic "forever chemicals" in firefighting foam that contaminated dozens of defence bases across the country.It is the largest legal claim ever brought by the government, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said, as it seeks to recoup the "substantial costs" in dealing with the chemicals - known as PFAS - at 28 locations.It claims 3M withheld and misrepresented details about the foam and its environmental impact, assuring them it was…
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