3M Reaches Broad Resolution of AFFF Personal Injury Litigation
PR Newswire•03/11/2026•18:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤3M (MMM) commits $5.8B present value through 2034 to resolve AFFF injury claims
- ➤Settlement covers approximately 99% of claims involving 115,000–120,000 eligible plaintiffs
- ➤3M records a $5.8B pretax fourth-quarter 2026 charge
- ➤2026 guidance remains unchanged despite the settlement charge
- ➤Agreement includes $680M reserve fund and $50M payment in 2026
Expert Statements
William Brown, Chairman and CEO of 3M
“This settlement is a significant milestone for 3M and substantially reduces litigation uncertainty,”
William Brown, Chairman and CEO of 3M
“Following our 2023 resolution with U.S. public water suppliers and our more recent settlement with the State of New Jersey, this is another important step in managing legacy PFAS matters.”
William Brown, Chairman and CEO of 3M
“With this, we will continue our focus on transforming the enterprise, strengthening operating rigor and delivering predictable, long-term performance.”
3M Reaches Broad Resolution of AFFF Personal Injury Litigation PR Newswire
3M to make $5.8 billion present value commitment through 2034 to resolve MDL personal injury claims, substantially reducing litigation risk and uncertainty
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