PFAS

A federal judge in South Carolina has ruled against the U.S. government’s attempt to dismiss all lawsuits related to PFAS contamination, emphasizing that each case must be evaluated based on [...]

The Village of Nyack, New York, has filed lawsuits against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Estée Lauder Cos., and several other companies, accusing them of polluting the local drinking water with [...]

This week, Santa Clara County, California, initiated a major lawsuit regarding water contamination against several companies. The legal action claims that the county's public water systems have been tainted by [...]

A recent investigation published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology reveals a connection between PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water and an increased risk of [...]

A newly proposed order outlines the steps for identifying locations where AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam), a firefighting agent linked to PFAS contamination, is believed to have been used and caused [...]

Which states in the U.S. are most vulnerable to PFAS contamination and environmental risks, and where should testing efforts be concentrated? It's a complex issue, with the list of impacted [...]

On November 8, 2024, the federal court handling PFAS multidistrict litigation (MDL) approved the addition of two more cases: Town of Dundee, Florida v. AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. and Henson [...]

The PFAS multidistrict litigation against major manufacturers, including 3M and AGC Chemicals, continues to grow. On October 29, 2024, seven significant cases were transferred from state courts to the federal [...]

Recent PFAS lawsuits target prominent companies, including 3M, Corteva, DuPont, Oppermann Webbing, and Tyco Fire. While these lawsuits highlight key defendants, they represent only a fraction of the entities involved [...]

PFAS chemicals are pervasive, found in crops, food, drinking water, products, and the environment. As a result, many individuals continue to reach out with questions about filing claims for PFAS-related [...]