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Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors directed a legal team that planned, filed, and ultimately prevailed in a three-year case against the States of Guernsey in 3M UK v. States of Guernsey.
The case centered on Guernsey’s use of 3M Light Water Brand Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and allegations that the 3M product polluted the island’s drinking water.
The trial began on January 18, 2016, in the High Court of Justice for England and Wales, Queen’s Bench Division, Commercial Court in London.
At trial, 3M successfully demonstrated that Guernsey failed to follow safety instructions and routinely discharged AFFF into the environment. 3M also presented evidence that the presence of perfluorochemicals (PFCs) in Guernsey presented no harm to the community or environment. It was also demonstrated through witness testimony that 3M acted responsibly in the sale and production of the AFFF products.
Three weeks into the trial, on February 4, 2016, Guernsey dismissed its claims with prejudice and agreed to make a substantial contribution to 3M’s legal costs.
