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PFAS Drinking Water Rule Clears White House: Let the Litigation Begin
Policy
1 Apr 2024
As we have previously predicted, we expect immediate and numerous lawsuits from various groups challenging the PFAS drinking water regulation.
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US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS
Policy
30 Mar 2024
Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound.
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Personal injury firms look for people exposed to PFAS from Joint Base Cape Cod
News
26 Feb 2024 | wbur
Across the country, more than 10,000 people — many veterans and firefighters — have joined a lawsuit over exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals.
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Superior Court rules in favor of AG Stein’s suit to put DuPont’s subsidiaries on the hook for PFAS damages
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13 Feb 2024 | Port City Daily
A superior court judge put forward an order Wednesday to make DuPont’s subsidiaries liable for PFAS contamination caused by the original company if deemed responsible for damages alleged in a lawsuit filed by attorney general Josh Stein.
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Federal court finalizes $1.2B ‘forever chemicals’ settlement involving major firms
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8 Feb 2024 | The Hill
Per the terms of the settlement, DuPont de Nemours, as well as spinoff firms Chemours and Corteva will collectively establish a $1.18 billion fund for public water systems that have been contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, at any level.
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Judge Weighing 3M’s $10 Billion PFAS Offer Frets Over Bankruptcy
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2 Feb 2024 | Bloomberg Law
The federal judge overseeing claims alleging harm from PFAS pollution praised the years-long effort that resulted in 3M Co. offering at least $10.5 billion to public water systems, but warned the company’s potential bankruptcy looms over the case.
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Health-Ade hit with class action lawsuit claiming its kombucha contains PFAS
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12 Jan 2024 | Reuters
Alanna Morton, a New York resident, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, claiming the company misleadingly marketed and advertised its kombucha as a “health” product even though it tested positive for dangerously high levels of PFAS.
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[Report] Rewind And (P)FASt Forward: Current Developments In PFAS Regulation
Policy
8 Jan 2024
This report summarizes these and other major PFAS regulatory developments from 2023 and forecasts what 2024 may have in store.
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Navigating the changing landscape of PFAS regulations
News
8 Jan 2024 | The Insurer
Navigating the complexities of these regulations requires a proactive approach, including internal risk assessments, documentation, strategic planning, and risk transfer where possible.
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Overview of PFAS Regulations in the United States and What Japanese Companies and Their U.S. Subsidiaries Need to Know
Policy
2 Jan 2024
This article provides an overview of PFAS regulation in the United States, emphasizing its relevance to various Japanese businesses, including those in specialty chemicals, manufacturing, oil and gas, and trading, due to the widespread use of PFAS in commercial products, potential liability risks, and recent multi-billion dollar settlements in PFAS contamination lawsuits.
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‘Forever chemicals’ were everywhere in 2023. Expect more litigation in 2024
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28 Dec 2023 | Reuters
Lawsuits accusing major chemical companies of polluting U.S. drinking water with toxic PFAS chemicals led to over $11 billion in settlements in 2023, with experts predicting that new federal regulations and a growing awareness of the breadth of PFAS contamination in the U.S. will spur more litigation and settlements in the year ahead.
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Ohio man asks appeals court to revive massive PFAS class action against 3M, DuPont
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12 Dec 2023 | Reuters
An Ohio resident has told a U.S. appeals court its recent ruling putting an end to a massive class action lawsuit that accused 3M, Corteva Inc subsidiary E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co and other companies of putting people's health at risk by exposing them to toxic “forever chemicals” could send a dangerous message to chemical manufacturers facing similar claims, and deserves a second look.
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Legal Focus: PFAS litigation risks mount as EU claims rise
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23 Nov 2023 | Kennedy's Law
A recent rise in PFAS-related claims led in the EU has raised questions as to whether the UK can expect to face similar litigation.
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New Report: PFAS Industry Spent More Than $110 Million on Lobbying Since 2019
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7 Nov 2023 | Food & Water Watch
Weak regulations in the U.S. have allowed multi-billion dollar chemical corporations to conceal the dangers of toxic compounds called PFAS.
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Dutch court rules Chemours liable for environmental damage caused by PFAS
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27 Sep 2023 | Reuters
U.S. chemical company Chemours is liable for environmental damage in the Netherlands caused by PFAS chemicals between 1984 and at least 1998, the Rotterdam District Court ruled on Wednesday.