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The settlement could affect 3M’s finances and people pursuing claims related to the chemicals. The article does not specify how or when payments will be made.
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3M agrees to $7.35 billion settlement over personal injury claims
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3M agreed to pay $7.35 billion to settle personal injury claims tied to its manufacture of chemicals used in firefighting foam. The settlement comes amid thousands of lawsuits over the chemicals, which have been linked to health problems, according to The Hill.
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