Legal Resources
Consumer Fraud PFAS Cases Continue To Rise
We previously wrote about two consumer fraud PFAS class action lawsuits filed in New York - one for a mouthwash product and the other for a sports energy drink. Now, in the last few weeks, two new lawsuits for different products types have been filed that allege...
Michigan PFAS Challenge Arguments Briefed For The Court
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...
CERCLA PFAS Scope May Broaden To Many More PFAS
We previously reported on the EPA‘s long-anticipated proposed rule to designate PFOA and PFOS as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA. The public comment period for the CERCLA PFAS proposed rule closed on November 7, 2022, and the EPA is now undertaking a review of the...
John Gardella’s PFAS Article Published In Legal Journal
Attorney John Gardella was recently invited to join the Editorial Board of the Journal of Emerging Issues In Litigation, the premier resource for corporations and attorneys to learn about forward-looking thought leadership issues that will impact future litigation...
HB Litigation’s PFAS Trends Webinar Features John Gardella
John Gardella recently joined HB Litigation and Dr. Frank Pagone of RHP Risk Management on a webinar entitled "PFAS Consumer Fraud Litigation and Regulation", a CLE certified webinar hosted by Tom Hagy. John and Dr. Pagone discussed what these cases allege, the...
John Gardella Interviewed By Chemical Watch On 2023 PFAS Forecast
Attorney John Gardella was recently interviewed by Julia John, reporter for Chemical Watch, for her article regarding the 2023 outlook for PFAS regulatory action, litigation trends, and scientific developments. Ms. John is a North American Reporter for Chemical Watch...
Canadian PFAS Drinking Water Standards Proposed
We have documented for several years now the U.S. EPA's efforts to propose enforceable drinking water standards with respect to PFAS, and in September 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) issues its own draft “PFOS and PFOS In Drinking-Water” Background...
John Gardella Joins Editorial Board of Journal of Emerging Issues In Litigation
Attorney John Gardella was recently invited to join the Editorial Board of the Journal of Emerging Issues In Litigation, the premier resource for corporations and attorneys to learn about forward-looking thought leadership issues that will impact future litigation...
EU PFAS Ban Should Raise U.S. Corporate Concerns
On February 7, 2023, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) unveiled a 200 page proposal that would ban the use of any PFAS in the EU. While the proposal was anticipated by many, the scope of the ban nonetheless drew reactions from a myriad of sectors - from...
Illinois PFAS Lawsuit Seeks To Avoid MDL
On January 31, 2023, Illinois became the latest state to file a PFAS pollution lawsuit against manufacturers of PFAS seeking damages for alleged contamination in the state; however, the lawsuit notably explicitly disclaims any issues related to aqueous film-forming...
PFAS Consumer Fraud Trend Continues
We previously wrote about the PFAS consumer fraud class action lawsuit filed against Coca-Cola in New York over one of the company's orange juice products. Now, in the last few days, two new lawsuits for different products types have been filed that allege similar...
PFAS Legislative Developments (January 2023)
January 2023 PFAS Legislative Developments January Legislation Tracking (Jan 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2023)Current Trends in Legislation – January 2023 No Federal Bills Introduced in January Federal Level Key point addressed: N/A. Fire-Resistant Equipment States...