3M — $12.5 Billion (National Drinking Water) In June 2023, 3M agreed to pay up to $12.5 billion to settle lawsuits from communities across the country with PFAS-contaminated water, also covering detection and cleanup costs. Consumer Notice 3M is funding the settlement over 13 years, from July 1, 2024 to April 15, 2036. Maine State Government

DuPont, Chemours & Corteva — $1.185 Billion A judge approved a $1.185 billion AFFF settlement funded by DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva to address PFAS contamination in public water systems. Chemours is providing 50% of the funds, while DuPont and Corteva contribute the remaining 50%. Sokolove Law

Tyco Fire Products — $750 Million Tyco Fire Products LP agreed to a $750 million settlement to resolve allegations related to PFAS contamination in U.S. public water systems. Tyco paid $250 million by May 2024, with the remaining $500 million due approximately six months after preliminary court approval. Levin Law

Carrier Global / Kidde-Fenwal — $730 Million In October 2024, Carrier Global reached a $730 million firefighting foam settlement to resolve claims against their subsidiary, fire protection company Kidde-Fenwal, over AFFF-related PFAS contamination in water systems and soil. Sokolove Law

BASF Corporation — $316.5 Million In November 2024, a judge approved a BASF Corporation settlement of $316.5 million involving public water systems contaminated by PFAS. Consumer Notice

3M & New Jersey — Up to $450 Million In May 2025, 3M agreed Drugwatch to another PFAS settlement with the state of New Jersey worth up to $450 million, resolving a 2019 lawsuit over damage to the state’s water and natural resources. It is a multi-decade agreement that could pay out through 2050.

Hoosick Falls, NY — $92 Million+ In July 2025, a $92 million-plus settlement was reached in New York’s Hoosick Falls case. TorHoerman Law

Industry-wide estimates suggest that an individual’s PFAS settlement could range from $75,000 to $500,000 per person, though these figures are speculative and depend on the specific details of each case. Drugwatch

One law firm expects average settlements based on a tiered system: the low tier up to $75,000; the middle tier ranging from $150,000 to $300,000; and the high tier, for severe injuries, between $200,000 and $500,000. ConsumerShield

Some real-world examples of per-person payouts:

• The Hoosick Falls case paid up to $10,000 to residents who suffered from PFAS-poisoned well water but had no other health impacts. ConsumerShield
• Cancer cases are likely to reach $200,000–$500,000, though no results are guaranteed. ConsumerShield

Settlement and individual payout amounts depend on the facts of the case and the plaintiff’s damages — whether property damage, illness, or injury. King Law The main factors include:

• Severity of illness (type of cancer, chronic conditions)
• Degree and duration of PFAS exposure
• Economic damages (medical bills, lost wages)
• Property damage
• Quality of evidence and legal representation

There are currently 15,213 pending lawsuits in the federal MDL (AFFF product liability litigation) representing people seeking settlements for illnesses caused by PFAS in their drinking water. In December 2025, there was a deadline for plaintiffs to submit factsheets and other records, and plaintiffs are now waiting to hear about potential settlement talks and next steps.