( October 15, 2025, 11:33 AM EDT) -- LUBBOCK, Texas — The 3M Co. has removed to Texas federal court a lawsuit brought by plaintiffs who contend that the makers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have contaminated their drinking water. In removing the case, 3M argues that under the federal government contractor defense recognized in Boyle v. United Technologies. Corp., it is immune from tort liability....