Firefighter Exposure Pathways to AFFF
Firefighter exposure to cancer causing chemicals is a serious issue. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of man-made chemical […]
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PFAS in Fast Food Packaging
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used chemicals that persist in the environment for very long periods of time earning them […]
Read moreHouston Plant Fire Case Gets Class Cert
A victory in the Wheeler v. Arkema Plant Fire Case in Crosby, TX occurred yesterday. Judge Ellison of the Federal District Court […]
Read moreAm I being exposed to PFOS/PFAS?
Unlike just 5 years ago, most people have now heard about the “Forever Chemicals” known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These chemicals […]
Read moreCancer Caused by PFAS – PFOA and PFOS
Scientists continue to study the health effects of exposure to C8 chemicals. These chemicals include PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS. To date, scientific […]
Read moreThe Problem with Oilfield Pits
Oilfield pits are ground excavations (earthen storage) designed for storing liquids and sludges utilized in or produced during oil and gas exploration […]
Read moreShould Superfund Sites Still Shock Us?
Recently an article discussing 100 people being diagnosed with cancer from the same New Jersey high school came across my desk. It […]
Read moreCan I Sue a Pipeline Company for Damages?
People impacted by pipeline incidents often wonder “Can I sue a pipeline company?” The short answer is yes. Pipeline owners and operators […]
Read moreOilfield Legacy Litigation
Historically, oil and gas companies operating in Louisiana from the early 1900s through the 1980s had very poor waste management practices. These […]
Read moreCan Fire Fighting Foam Cause Cancer?
Exposure to fire fighting foam can cause cancer. Many fire fighters were exposed to C8 chemicals in fire fighting foam. These chemicals […]
Read moreFossil Fuel Dependence
A common retort to the U.S.’s renewed push towards cleaner, renewable energy and away from fossil fuels is that “we will never […]
Read moreHow do I report an environmental concern?
When faced with an environmental concern, many people wonder “What can I do?” or “Who should I tell?” While the system for […]
Read moreMike Stag Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee
We are pleased to announce that U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel appointed Mike Stag to serve on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in […]
Read moreThe Problem with PFAS for Municipalities
PFAS – THE COST TO TAXPAYERS AND RATEPAYERS Massachusetts recently announced a $4 million state grant to the Littleton Electric Light and […]
Read moreLONE PINE ORDERS in Environmental Litigation
In some environmental cases, our clients are faced with motions for Lone Pine orders. Lone Pine orders are special case management tools […]
Read moreUpdate on AFFF Litigation
Stag Liuzza represents hundreds of firefighters who have developed cancer or other serious injuries due to their exposure to Aqueous Film Forming […]
Read moreHow do I know if my property is contaminated?
Landowners may not know their property is contaminated. Landowners will often come to us with some concern that their property may be […]
Read moreWhat are the steps to file a lawsuit?
Before you file a lawsuit, it’s important to know the process. How does a lawsuit get filed? Filing a lawsuit requires information […]
Read moreHow Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
Determining how much your personal injury case is worth depends on many factors. However, I will focus on some of the basics […]
Read moreThere’s Oilfield Equipment on my Property
Many people in Louisiana have called us saying “There’s oilfield equipment on my property. What do I do?” Don’t worry, we can […]
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