BASF Water Settlement
Preliminary Approval The court has given preliminary approval to a significant Settlement Agreement with BASF. This settlement concerns PFAS contamination affecting public […]
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The Perils of Drinking Water Contamination
Drinking water contamination remains a pressing issue, affecting communities nationwide. One of the most notorious examples is the Flint Water Crisis, which […]
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Understanding Microplastics
What Are Microplastics? Microplastics have become a significant topic of discussion in recent years, and for good reason. These tiny plastic particles, […]
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State Actions Banning PFAS Chemicals
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of man-made chemicals widely used in everyday products. This is due to their […]
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$750 Million Tyco PFAS Settlement Approved
The Federal Judge overseeing the Aqueous Film Forming Foams (“AFFF”) litigation has granted preliminary approval of yet another settlement concerning water contamination. […]
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PFAS in Hyannis and Barnstable Water
Understanding PFAS Contamination If you live in Hyannis or Barnstable, Massachusetts, and have been exposed to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contaminated […]
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Cities with the Most PFAS Contamination:
What You Need to Know Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are hazardous chemicals linked to severe health issues, including cancer. Found in […]
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Understanding PFAS Exposure:
Health Impacts Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made chemicals widely used for their water and grease-resistant properties. Found […]
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CPAP Litigation: Personal Injury Settlement
Philips Respironics manufactures certain ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP machines. Recently, a $1.1 billion settlement was announced between Philips Respironics and plaintiffs physically […]
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The Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee Explained
In complex legal battles involving multiple plaintiffs with similar claims, a panel of federal judges, the Judicial Panel of Multidistrict Litigation (JPML), […]
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Product Recalls & Safety Notifications
Recent & Important Updates The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency which oversees the safety of […]
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What is the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act?
Senate Bill 4013, entitled “Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2024,” seeks to establish a program to compensate firefighters who suffer from […]
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Update in the Taxotere Litigation
Thousands of women allege that Taxotere, a breast cancer chemotherapy drug, caused them to suffer from permanent alopecia, or hair loss. Lawsuits […]
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Court Appointment to the PEC:
Understanding the Significance In complex legal battles involving multiple plaintiffs with similar claims, Multi-District Litigation (MDL) emerges as a crucial mechanism to […]
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Recent Update in the AFFF Litigation
Cases involving Aqueous Film Forming Foams (“AFFF”) have been consolidated in Federal Court in South Carolina before Judge Richard Gergel. Such consolidation […]
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Recent Food Recalls and Safety Notifications
The Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) oversees the regulation and safety of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices, and most food. The […]
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AFFF MDL Judge Reappoints Mike Stag to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee
The PEC serves as the driving force behind the litigation, tasked with coordinating strategies, conducting discovery, conducting bellwether trials, negotiating settlement, and […]
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PFAS Contamination at Cannon AFB
The Department of Defense concluded Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico is one of the most heavily contaminated sites in the […]
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US Production of Biomass
Background Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of the Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO) 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23). This […]
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PFAS Air Emission Contamination
Background Recently, a class action lawsuit was filed in Connecticut alleging that PFAS air emissions caused contamination to nearby land. The facility […]
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