3M Loses US Contractor Immunity Argument in PFAS Case (1)

3M Co. failed to persuade the federal judge presiding over PFAS mass tort litigation that the company is immune from liability for alleged damages for the toxic substances as a government contractor.

That question is for the jury to decide, Judge Richard M. Gergel said in a ruling Friday denying the manufacturer’s motion for summary judgment on the issue.

Companies including 3M, Chemguard Inc., Kidde-Fenwal Inc., National Foam Inc., and Dynax Corp. have been sued for damages allegedly caused by the chemicals, which are in fast food containers, cosmetics, furniture, and other products, more than 6,400 times since 2005.

The ...