justice Australia
3M outlines defence to Australian government PFAS lawsuit
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The Commonwealth is seeking damages over PFAS contamination at 28 Australian Defence Force bases.
During a Federal Court case-management hearing, 3M outlined its planned defence to the Commonwealth’s lawsuit over PFAS contamination at Australian Defence Force bases. The Commonwealth is seeking $2 billion in damages.
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- 28bases
The Commonwealth is seeking damages over PFAS contamination at 28 Australian Defence Force bases.
“PFAS contamination at 28 Defence Force bases across Australia”
- 2BAUD
The Commonwealth is seeking AUD 2000000000 in damages.
“The Commonwealth is seeking $2 billion”
AllegedThe Commonwealth alleges that 3M continued to make and sell aqueous film-forming foam until 2003 despite knowing the dangers of its chemical makeup since 1979.
“alleges the company continued to make and sell aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) until 2003, despite knowing the dangers of its chemical make-up since 1979”