Wolverine controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
3M and Wolverine Worldwide settle PFAS claims
Settlement
3M and Wolverine World Wide reached an agreement resolving legal claims between the companies related to PFAS in the environment in Plainfield and Algoma Townships, Michigan. Under the settlement, 3M will contribute $55 million to support Wolverine's PFAS remediation efforts.
Stated objective. To support Wolverine's work with the State of Michigan on investigation and remediation activities, including water infrastructure and treatment in certain western Michigan communities.
Source excerpt
3M (MMM) and Wolverine World Wide, Inc. have reached an agreement to address PFAS in the environment in Michigan's Plainfield and Algoma Townships. The agreement resolves legal claims between the two companies and pertains only to the lawsuit between Wolverine and 3M.
Under the terms of the settlement, 3M will make a fixed financial contribution of $55 million to support Wolverine's past and ongoing efforts to address PFAS remediation under Wolverine's Consent Decree with the state of Michigan.
2020
Wolverine World Wide settles Michigan PFAS drinking-water litigation
The company agreed to pay $69.5 million in a federal court settlement intended to provide municipal drinking water to residents affected by PFAS contamination associated with sites in the Belmont and Rockford area.
2020
PFAS contamination and drinking-water settlement
Wolverine Worldwide faced litigation concerning PFAS contamination associated with former operations and disposal sites in Belmont and Rockford, Michigan. The contamination affected drinking water used by residents and was linked in public reporting to potential health risks. In February 2020, the company agreed to a $69.5 million federal court settlement intended to provide town-supplied drinking water to affected residents.