BATES et al v. THE 3M COMPANY et al

  1. March 19, 2018

    3M Says Philly-Area Contamination Suit Should Stay On Hold

    3M Co., a Tyco International unit and three other companies accused of contaminating the water supply in the Philadelphia area pushed back Friday against an attempt by residents to resume the case, arguing that they haven't given a good reason to lift the judge's stay before two related cases are decided at the Third Circuit. 

  2. March 05, 2018

    Philly-Area Residents Want Contamination Suit Unpaused

    Philadelphia-area residents who allege their water supplies were contaminated by cancer-causing chemicals used in firefighting foam sold to the U.S. Navy urged a federal judge on Friday to lift a stay in their case, saying they would be harmed if the case remains on ice.

  3. May 23, 2017

    Philly-Area Residents Defend Contamination Suit Against 3M

    Philadelphia-area residents who allege their water supplies were contaminated by cancer-causing chemicals used in firefighting foam sold to the U.S. Navy defended their class action suit from 3M and Tyco dismissal bids in a motion filed Monday in Pennsylvania federal court.

  4. April 24, 2017

    3M Looks To Dodge Suit Over Navy Base Water Contamination

    The 3M Co. told a Pennsylvania federal judge Friday that it had no responsibility to protect the health of Philadelphia-area residents who claim in a class action that their water supplies were contaminated by cancer-causing chemicals used in firefighting foam sold to the U.S. Navy.

  5. September 16, 2016

    3M, Others Hit With Water Contamination Class Action

    Residents near two former military bases outside of Philadelphia filed a class action in Pennsylvania federal court on Thursday, accusing 3M Co., a Tyco International unit and others of contaminating their water supply with cancer-causing chemicals contained in firefighting suppressant agents the companies sold to the U.S. Navy.