Toxic Tort

Connecticut PFAS Lawsuits Reflect Growing Trend

Connecticut PFAS Lawsuits Reflect Growing Trend

In April 2023, we wrote regarding the state of Maine's unique approach to litigating seeking costs for remediation for PFAS in the state's environment. Maine was the first state to bring two such lawsuits - one related to AFFF pollution allegations and one for PFAS...

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Ohio PFAS Lawsuit Settled For $100 Million

Ohio PFAS Lawsuit Settled For $100 Million

On December 1, 2023, it was announced that the state of Ohio had settled an environmental pollution lawsuit (State of Ohio v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., et al.) against DuPont (and spinoff companies Chemours and Corteva) for $110 million.  The case pertained to...

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Michigan PFAS Drinking Water Case Is Appealed

Michigan PFAS Drinking Water Case Is Appealed

On several occasions, we 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. We last updated that on August 22, 2023, the...

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PFAS Air Emissions: EPA’s Next Target

PFAS Air Emissions: EPA’s Next Target

On August 9, 2023, the EPA published its proposed updated Air Emissions Reporting Rule (AERR), which seeks to allow EPA to collect air emissions data on PFAS from companies, even though PFAS are currently not designated as a chemical that can be regulated under the...

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