3M to challenge Australia PFAS lawsuit in court

US conglomerate 3M plans to argue that Australia's multi-billion dollar forever chemicals lawsuit is legally flawed. The company faces claims over PFAS contamination at military bases and intends to challenge the public nuisance allegations.

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FILE PHOTO: The logo of 3M is seen at the 3M Tilloy plant in Tilloy-Lez-Cambrai, France, August 18, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/ File Photo

3M Co will argue that a $1.38 billion PFAS contamination lawsuit brought by Australia is legally flawed. The legal challenge targets the largest public nuisance claim ever filed by Canberra over firefighting foam.

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