A few years ago, most of us never heard of microplastics. But it is time to learn about them because our clients, including manufacturers and distributors in diverse industries, are increasingly defending microplastic-based litigation.
Like it or not, plaintiffs’ attorneys are relentlessly innovative in seeking new litigation pathways. Now they’ve found microplastics and these substances are fueling the early stages of a growth trend. Will that trend continue? It is difficult to predict, but given the ubiquitous presence of plastic products in our lives, the possibility of unchecked litigation growth is, for manufacturers, a real and troubling possibility.
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