Regulation of PFAS in Juvenile Products
Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, referred to as PFAS and “forever chemicals,” are highly toxic. The chemicals are known to increase the risk […]
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The Danger of PFAS in Car Washes
PFAS are used in car wash operations for their water-repellent properties. Car washes utilize PFAS-containing products because they repel water, oil and […]
Read moreOil Well Blowouts Injuring Workers
The Deepwater Horizon Disaster is the most infamous and dramatic blowout in recent memory. Many workers were killed and injured when this […]
Read moreWidespread PFAS Drinking Water Contamination
PFAS includes a family of synthetic chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, used in a variety of consumer products and industrial processes. Many call […]
Read morePrice of Pesticides: DC v. Velsicol Chemical
On October 13, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia sued a pesticide manufacturer for polluting D.C. waterways and natural resources. […]
Read moreDo you have a right to a healthy environment?
Most people may assume that the right to clean air and water is a given in the United States. We are a […]
Read moreWater Treatment for PFAS Contamination
PFAS chemicals, both PFOA and PFOS, present a significant threat to drinking water supplies in the U.S. PFAS travels through soil and […]
Read moreSettlements of Firefighting Foam Lawsuits
Clients often ask, “How much money is my case worth?” Attorneys find this question difficult to answer because it is hard to […]
Read moreEPA Proposes Rule for PFAS CERCLA Liability
On August 26, 2022, EPA issued a long-anticipated proposal to designate two of the most widely used PFAS chemicals (PFOA and PFOS) […]
Read morePFAS in Fire Fighter Turnout Gear
The scientific community identified PFAS as a hazard in fire fighter turnout gear in several studies. They call these chemicals “forever chemicals” […]
Read moreStaying Informed on Air Quality and Pollution
Air quality and air pollution represent major environmental and health concerns in the United States and around the world. If you’ve ever […]
Read moreArkema’s Appeal of Class Cert Ruling Denied
In a big win for Plaintiffs and the community impacted by the 2017 Arkema plant fires, the Fifth Circuit has denied Defendant’s […]
Read moreDesignation of PFAS as Hazardous Substances
In March, the EPA indicated that it will regulate certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), namely PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances […]
Read moreShould I Have My Blood Tested for PFAS?
On July 28, 2022, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published a report titled “Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, […]
Read moreLegacy Lawsuit Settlements with Oil Companies
Clients with property damaged by oil and gas drilling and exploration often ask about what they can expect to receive in settlement. […]
Read moreWest Virginia v. EPA and the Environment
On June 30, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency striking down the […]
Read moreFIREFIGHTING FOAM CONTAMINATION OF AIRPORTS
Firefighting foam has caused numerous airports to file civil lawsuits to recover damages and costs related to decades of use. U.S. District […]
Read moreCamp Lejeune Water Contamination
Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, established in 1942. The base and surrounding community have a population […]
Read moreEPA ISSUES NEW PFAS HEALTH ADVISORY
On June 15, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released four drinking water health advisories for a class of compounds […]
Read moreAFFF Government Contractor Defense
Aqueous Film Forming Foams (“AFFF”) are used to extinguish petroleum-based fuel and other flammable liquid fires. The AFFF litigation involves injuries sustained […]
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