3M PFAS lawsuits cost billions. Insurance giant AIG doesn't want to pay

By Nathan O'Neal | Fox 9 | January 13, 2025

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"Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits related to 3M’s production and dumping of PFAS chemicals.

3M’s insurance provider is suing to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits

What they're saying:

In a federal lawsuit, AIG says its own policies have language "limiting or barring coverage" for various reasons, including PFAS-related liability and damages stemming from pollution.

The backstory:

PFAS chemicals can be found in non-stick and water-resistant household items. 3M began manufacturing the chemicals in the 1950s, which have since been linked to serious health risks including cancer."