Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa Responds to Historic $7.35 Billion 3M Settlement Over PFAS Exposure and Personal Injury Claims
Madeline Pendley and Troy A. Rafferty of Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa were featured in GlobeNewswire coverage discussing the significance of 3M’s $7.35 billion settlement involving personal injury claims related to exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as forever chemicals.
The settlement is intended to resolve approximately 99% of existing PFAS-related personal injury claims, potentially affecting 115,000 to 120,000 plaintiffs. Much of the litigation involves exposure to chemicals found in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), historically used by firefighters, military personnel and others. Plaintiffs have alleged links between PFAS exposure and serious illnesses, including kidney and testicular cancers.
Pendley, a PFAS plaintiff lawyer at the firm, emphasized the human impact of the litigation, noting that the settlement represents an important development for individuals who have spent years seeking answers about their illnesses.
Rafferty, a shareholder and nationally recognized mass tort attorney, addressed the role of the civil justice system in allowing individuals to challenge large corporations. He also highlighted the extensive resources and scientific investigation required in complex litigation and acknowledged that financial compensation cannot reverse the harm individuals have experienced.
The coverage underscores the broader significance of the settlement for chemical safety, corporate accountability and the legal rights of people affected by toxic exposure.
Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa continues its work representing individuals and families in complex litigation involving dangerous products and corporate negligence.
