by Suzanne Englot | Nov 12, 2019 | Environmental, Toxic Tort
The EPA has released a proposed Systematic Review Protocol that, when finalized, will be used to conduct toxicity assessments for five of the variations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The Protocol is an amalgamation of the procedures and methods that...
by Alexandra Fraher | Oct 21, 2019 | Environmental, Toxic Tort
Massachusetts Governor Proposes Bill to Fund PFAS Cleanup Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker filed a bill for supplemental spending in early September that includes funding for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) cleanup efforts across the state. ...
by Alexandra Fraher | Sep 24, 2019 | Environmental, Toxic Tort
Home Depot recently announced its intention to remove PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)-coated rugs and carpets from its shelves by the close of 2019. PFAS are a class of over 4,000 chemicals that are highly persistent in the environment and the human body. ...
by Suzanne Englot | Sep 17, 2019 | Environmental, Toxic Tort
The EPA has released guidance on a new rule that prohibits the manufacture, processing, or distribution of a the chemical methylene chloride, a solvent that is present in paint and coating removal products. The agency released this rule under the authority of the...
by Jessica Deyoe | Sep 16, 2019 | Toxic Tort
Earlier this month, Denmark’s Ministry of Environment and Food proposed a ban on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cardboard and paper packaging that makes direct contact with food. This ban is expected to take effect in July 2020, putting...
by Michaela Lancer | Jul 31, 2019 | Toxic Tort
Last week, California Superior Court Judge Winifred Smith reduced a $2 billion dollar verdict against Monsanto to $87 million dollars. The $2 billion dollar verdict was previously awarded to Alva and Alberta Pilliod, who both alleged that they developed non-Hodgkin...
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