3M Settles ‘Forever Chemicals’ Case for $10.3 Billion: Attorney for Plaintiffs Scott Summy on Historic Case

The largest drinking water settlement in American history was just agreed—for $10.3 billion. Chemicals manufacturer 3M has to pay out the money after a case in Stuart, Florida, over allegations that it had polluted the local drinking water with “forever chemicals.” These are chemicals that don’t break down easily—either in the h...