Guin Water and Sewer Board

County residents eligible for 3M settlement

3M

Pictured is the 3M facility located in Guin.

By Luke Brantley
Staff writer
Residents of Guin, Twin, Hamilton, Winfield, or any other residents of Marion County who have been affected by harmful chemicals such as PFAS may be entitled to compensation as part of the multi-billion-dollar settlement between 3M and numerous lawsuits from across the country involving the harmful effects of these forever chemicals.
Over the last few years, 3M has faced two lawsuits from within Marion County, and a multitude from without.

Guin water board and 3M face lawsuit

Guin Waterboard

Guin water board attorney Todd Atkinson and mayor Phil Segraves listen to a discussion during a regular water board meeting on Tuesday, March 8. A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Guin Water Works and Sewer Board.

By Luke Brantley
Staff writer
GUIN — A class action lawsuit has been filed against 3M, the Guin Water Works and Sewer Board and other individuals and entities the lawsuit claims played a role in polluting the city’s drinking water and continuing to distribute that water to residents.

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