The Industry Leader on PFAS

The Authority of PFAS Compliance, Litigation & Government Relations

What makes CMBG3 the Authority on PFAS?

Cases defended on chemical exposures, including PFAS

Years of combined experience in chemical litigation and compliance issues

Dedicated team members specialized in chemical substances

Thought Leaders

Recognized as the thought leader on PFAS by the National Law Review, Bloomberg, Global Water Intelligence, Engineering News Record, and other leading business sector publications

Unmatched Credentials

One of the few PFAS teams that have worked as Environmental Health and Safety Consultants

Accurate Forecasts

Develop risk projections on future PFAS issues for financial industry, insurance companies, manufacturers and other constituents impacted by PFAS

Extensive Knowledge

The most experienced in regulatory compliance, audits, inspections, and litigation for all industries

Unmatched Credentials?

The National Law Review Agrees!

We were the only law firm in the U.S. in 2020 to be recognized as a thought leader on PFAS by the National Law Review.

See some of our thought leadership in the media:

PFAS Regulation: Business Should Plan Now for Financial Impacts

PFAS settlement earmarks $4bn for clean-up

CMBG3 PFAS Articles on Law360

CMBG3 PFAS Articles on Engineering News-Record

CMBG3 PFAS Articles on National Law Review

John Gardella

Shareholder

John Gardella and his team were recognized by National Law Review as the only Thought Leader in the nation in 2020 on the subject of PFAS. Attorney Gardella regularly consults with corporate, insurance, and financial world clients to assess risks in a multitude of transaction types. While he has specialized his practice for the past five years on the subject of PFAS, he has fifteen years of litigation and environmental practice that shapes the expertise that he offers to his clients to predict future risks. His opinions are sought out by media, such as Bloomberg, AM Best, and numerous industry-specific publications.

Rhode Island PFAS Lawsuit The Latest State Action

In February 2023, we wrote regarding a PFAS pollution lawsuit filed by Illinois against manufacturers of PFAS seeking damages for alleged contamination in the state. in April 2023, two other states – Maine and Kentucky – joined the fray, becoming the latest states...

PFAS and Beyond: Restatement of Torts Will Shape Toxic Torts Litigation

Over two years ago, I wrote regarding significant updates to the Restatement of Torts that would permit medical monitoring claims even absent a present physical injury to the plaintiff(s). Now, with the American Law Institute poised to vote on the revised language...

Michigan PFAS Drinking Water Challenge Briefing Complete

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...

PFAS MDL Bellwether Looms and Personal Injury Trials Will Follow

We have previously provided numerous updates on key developments out of the AFFF MDL in South Carolina, including the first PFAS MDL bellwether case set for trial on June 5, 2023. In that case, the City of Stuart, Florida will present its case that it should be...

PFAS Litigation Forces Company To Seek Bankruptcy Protection – Will Others Follow?

On May 14, 2023, Kidde-Fenwal filed for bankruptcy protection in the Delaware court system, citing the costs of PFAS litigation and liabilities as untenable and substantially exceeding the company's ability to pay. By way of background, Kidde-Fenwal did not...

Greenwashing Pressures Step Up In U.S. and E.U.

In January 2022, we wrote regarding the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) intent to update its “Green Guides“, which “…set forth the Federal Trade Commission’s current views about environmental claims. The guides help marketers [and companies] avoid making...

John Gardella To Present On PFAS For Boston Bar Association

On May 18, 2023 from 11am - 12pm EST, please join CMBG3 Law Shareholder John Gardella and two other members of the Boston bar as they discuss litigation trends for PFAS matters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. During the webinar, entitled "PFAS Litigation Update:...

John Gardella To Speak On “360 View of PFAS Risks” To Companies

On May 17, 2023 at 11am EST, please join CMBG3 Law Shareholder John Gardella and Assent's Director of Sustainability, Cally Edgren, on a FREE webinar entitled "The PFAS Puzzle: A 360-View of PFAS' Multidimensional Risks." The webinar will be a dialogue between John...

PFAS Legislative Developments (April 2023)

April 2023 PFAS Legislative Developments April Legislation Tracking (April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023)Current Trends in Legislation – April 2023  1 Federal Bill Introduced Federal Level Key point addressed: Taxation in relation to PFAS Remediation. Water Quality...

PFAS Lawsuits Brought By Maine and Kentucky

In February 2023, we wrote regarding a PFAS pollution lawsuit filed by Illinois against manufacturers of PFAS seeking damages for alleged contamination in the state. Within the last month, two other states - Maine and Kentucky - have joined the fray, becoming the...
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Case Study

PFAS Contamination Fines Averted

Our client was a light industrial company that did not use PFAS in any aspect of its business, although it stored several types of chemical waste on its property for later disposal. A fire damaged a large portion of the company building where the chemicals were stored. The fire caused several containers of chemicals to explode and the fire department used a PFAS-containing foam to extinguish the fire. The resulting chemical and PFAS contamination to the company’s land was investigated by the Massachusetts DEP, and the DEP expanded their investigation to nearby waterways and ponds due to concerns over PFAS contamination to drinking water sources. If held responsible for the PFAS in the water sources, our client was at risk for tens of thousands of dollars in fine and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs.

We aggressively fought back for our client and spent months working with experts who tested the geological features and took dozens of soil and water samples. Our team investigated likely alternate sources of PFAS contamination by obtaining records from several public entities, subpoenaing records from nearby property owners, and fought to have government records pertaining to a nearby likely pollution source turned over to us in our effort to defend our client. Armed with all of this information, we conducted numerous rounds of negotiations with the DEP, which ultimately led to the DEP dropping the PFAS contamination allegations against our client, thereby saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars.

US PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Legislation

Our PFAS team provides not only real time PFAS legislative tracking, but also forms coalitions and makes a positive impact at the legislative level to ensure that our clients’ voices are heard.

The media looks to CMBG3 Law for our PFAS predictions, opinion, and risk projections, but so do:

  • Manufacturing companies
  • Waste management companies
  • Recycling facilities
  • Water districts
  • Insurance companies
  • Financial industries
  • Property owners
  • Construction industry
  • Supply side sectors

How We Can Help You

We litigate PFAS cases in seven states and help clients with compliance issues in all fifty states. Please contact us using the below form to learn how we can help you

CMBG3 PFAS Team

John P. Gardella

Shareholder

Alexandra M. Fraher

Attorney

Jessica L. Deyoe

Attorney