3M Removes PFAS Case To Federal Court, Claims Immunity As Government Contractor

( February 21, 2025, 4:25 PM EST) -- WILMINGTON, Del. — The 3M Co. has removed a lawsuit to Delaware federal court and claimed immunity against allegations brought by plaintiffs who contend that it and other companies such as EIDP Inc., formerly known as E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., are liable for contaminating drinking water with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which the plaintiffs argue were “designed, manufactured, marketed, distributed, and/or sold” in various products despite the defendants knowing that PFAS are toxic....