In June 2023, news outlets of all varieties reported on the proposed settlements by DuPont ($1.185 billion) and 3M (up to $12.5 billion) to resolve the water utility claims pending on the PFAS MDL in South Carolina. Both proposals were significant steps towards...
On August 8, 2023 from 12pm - 8pm CST, please join CMBG3 Law Shareholder John Gardella and Joann Dickinson of Resolute as they discuss risk management trends for PFAS matters in the United States. They will discuss state initiatives of note related to PFAS, federal...
We previously wrote regarding a Michigan state court ruling that struck down Michigan’s PFAS regulations related to drinking water enforceable limits, with the ensuing appeal in December 2022 by the state. The state filed its legal brief at the end of February 2023...
On several instances, we have written regarding consumer fraud PFAS class action lawsuits filed in several states. The number of product types targeted for these lawsuits are growing and diverse in terms of the industries targeted. While there has been at least one...
June 2023 PFAS Legislative Developments June Legislation Tracking (June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023)Current Trends in Legislation – June 2023 1 Federal Bill Introduced Federal Level Key point addressed: Appropriations for PFAS program in relation to airports and...
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Emily Hey, a reporter for Japan's Nikkei News, for her article regarding the recently announced 3M PFAS water utility settlement fund, the historical context in which the litigation took place, and the impacts that...
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Kimberly Kindy, a reporter for the Washington Post, for her article regarding initiatives that states have undertaken with respect to PFAS. Attorney Gardella provided insights into future trends on PFAS bills at the...
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Pat Rizzuto, reporter for Bloomberg Law, for her article regarding the proposed DuPont settlement in the AFFF MDL and 3M's reported similar settlement for water utility cases on the MDL. Ms. Rizzuto is a Senior...
May 2023 PFAS Legislative Developments May Legislation Tracking (May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023)Current Trends in Legislation – May 2023 5 Federal Bill Introduced Federal Level Key point addressed: Restrictions on PFAs liability for specific entities. Food Packaging...
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Jay Landers of ASCE's Civil Engineering Online for his article that examines efforts by legislators and industry groups to create legislatively-created exemptions to the EPA's proposed CERCLA regulations. Attorney...