3M video depositions shed light on PFAS litigation, company’s research

By Nathan O'Neal | Fox 9 | November 4, 2024

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"Hundreds of recorded depositions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show 3M executives and scientists were aware of potential environmental and health risks associated with PFAS chemicals decades before the company began phasing out the manufacturing of some chemicals.

The videos

The depositions reveal how 3M executives historically backed the practice of dumping waste in several locations in the Twin Cities east metro, which ultimately contaminated the drinking water in affected areas.

The depositions are part of a landmark $850 million lawsuit against 3M that has since been settled."