PFAS Litigation Part 2: Where, When, and Why

Introduction Since 2018, more than 10,000 PFAS cases have been added to the Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) Multi-District Litigation (MDL).This vast proceeding includes civil actions alleging injuries from PFAS-containing AFFF and the alleged contamination that these foams can cause in local ground and drinking water.[2] So far, the settlements within the AFFF MDL have reached […]

Tips for Building a PFAS Defense Strategy

Introduction Have you noticed – We’ve noticed, and we expect the plaintiffs’ bar is paying close attention, too. We also expect these factors will lead to an increase in PFAS-related claims. The time to prepare is now, before the onslaught of expected litigation. With proactive efforts, companies facing PFAS litigation may increase their chances of […]

PFAS Litigation Part 1: PFAS – What & Who

What are PFAS? Whether you’ve read about PFAS litigation or litigated a case involving them, many in the legal field know that PFAS litigation is rapidly expanding. (The potential scope of this litigation is well-illustrated by the movie Dark Waters.) This begs the question: What are PFAS? PFAS (also referred to as “forever chemicals”) is the […]