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Class Action PFAS Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
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Everything You Need to Know About PFAS Lawsuits Over Forever Chemicals

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Class actions and multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have led to massive settlements by chemical companies that have totaled in the billions of dollars, and that has...more

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Mandatory Disclosure on "Forever Chemicals," PFAS, in One State Propagates Consumer Class Action in Another

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In what appears to be a new pathway for PFAS litigation, California plaintiffs recently filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of BIC razors stemming from disclosures the company made under Maine's PFAS law, which were...more

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Prime Time for Prime Hydration: YouTubers Clash With PFAS Regulations

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been a major issue across industries including cosmetics and personal care products, furniture, clothing, and food and beverages. PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever...more

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EPA Proposes Rules for Regulating PFAS under RCRA

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released two proposed regulations that would classify nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as “hazardous constituents” and expand oversight of waste facilities to...more

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PFAS: What Are They? Where Are They? And How Can Businesses Avoid the Litigation Associated with Them?

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“Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances” (“PFAS”) are a group of approximately 15,000 chemicals found in thousands of products ranging from consumer products like food packaging, non-stick cooking materials, and cosmetics to...more

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PFAS – “Forever Chemicals” – Regulatory and Litigation Developments for Product Manufacturers

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known by the acronym PFAS and better known by the moniker “forever chemicals,” are the focus of rapidly evolving regulatory regimes at the U.S. federal and state levels, which in turn is...more

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PFAS Class Action Dismissed for Failure to Plead Mascaras Contained PFAS

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The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed, without prejudice, a proposed Class Action Complaint against defendant L’Oreal U.S.A., Inc. (“L’Oreal”) alleging its mascara products contained per-...more

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Consumer Class Actions Update

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In prior newsletters, we covered the continued trend of consumer class actions related to the purported presence of PFAS in various consumer products. Below is an update on some additional recent activity: Kraft Heinz’s...more

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As PFAS Litigation Swells, More Companies Must Consider Strategies for Class Defense; U.S. EPA Issues Health Advisory for PFAS

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From mascara to microwave popcorn, and from water to wrappers, the glut of litigation related to the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has forced companies and attorneys to pay attention to prospective...more

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“Forever Chemicals” Are a Growing Environmental Concern: What Businesses and Individuals Need to Know

Though climate change dominates headlines during Earth Month, health experts (and lawyers) are increasingly concerned about a ubiquitous group of chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). The few people...more

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Federal Judge’s Comments In Willow Grove PFAS Case Suggest Time May Be Approaching When Pennsylvania (And Other States) Will...

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Last week, Law360 reported on a hearing that occurred in the Federal District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania before Judge Gerald Pappert concerning PFAS. The hearing concerned a motion to dismiss brought by the United States...more

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