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PFAS MDL Settlements Still Face Questions
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...
John Gardella To Speak On PFAS At Defense Collaborative
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...
Michigan PFAS Challenge Faces Court Scrutiny
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...
Your Morning Juice…Allegedly With A Side of PFAS
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...
PFAS Legislative Developments (June 2023)
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...
John Gardella Interviewed On PFAS By Japan’s Nikkei News
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...
Washington Post Interviews John Gardella For PFAS Article
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...
Bloomberg Interviews John Gardella On PFAS MDL Settlements
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...
PFAS Legislative Developments (May 2023)
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...
John Gardella Interviewed By ASCE On PFAS CERCLA Issues
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...
John Gardella Interviewed By Chemical Watch For PFAS Topic
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Cailey Gleeson, reporter for Chemical Watch, for her article regarding the how PFAS consumer fraud claims in the United States are trending and how the plaintiffs' legal theories are adapting as Courts make various...
Four More States File PFAS Pollution Lawsuits
2023 has proven to be an extremely busy year for states filing PFAS lawsuits seeking environmental pollution remediation costs from PFAS manufacturers and AFFF manufacturers. Illinois (February), Maine (April), Kentucky (April), and Rhode Island (May) were the latest...