Trump's PFAS rule rollback: What does it mean for litigation?

By Corey Dahl | February 21, 2025

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"Last month, the Trump administration said a rule establishing limits for PFAS chemicals in drinking water will no longer be going into effect.

PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have been linked to cancers, childhood development problems, reduced fertility and other health issues. Studies have found at least 97 percent of Americans have PFAS in their system.

PFAS-related lawsuits and insurance claims have been on the rise in recent years. Last year, in the largest class action settlement of 2024, 3M agreed to pay $10.3 billion after being sued by public water providers for polluting drinking water with PFAS.

We spoke with Jamie Sanders, a partner with the law firm Clyde & Co., about what the rule change could mean going forward."