Damages From PFAS Lawsuits Could Surpass Asbestos, Industry Lawyers Warn NYT: Science By: Hiroko Tabuchi 28 May 2024 at 19:14 At an industry presentation about dangerous βforever chemicals,β lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed. Β© E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune, via Getty ImagesA 3M plant on the Mississippi River. The company has faced legal action over manufacturing the chemicals.