The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had a policy of treating “emerging contaminants” including PFAS as falling within the definition of “hazardous substances” under a state law pertaining to spills, without specifying which emerging contaminants or levels could trigger the spills law. The DNR’s policy was struck down by a Wisconsin state appeals court,…
This article discusses proposed rules that expand the number of chemicals subject to consideration by regulated industries undergoing RCRA corrective action – and give RCRA corrective action authority to address emerging contaminants such as PFAS. February 29, 2024 | Law360
Jeffrey Dintzer is quoted on the business impact of increasing federal oversight of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). February 16, 2024 | Law 360 article
“100% Organic Cotton.” “Gentle and safe for your body.” “Only what you need, nothing you don’t.” Those representations about tampons were false or misleading, according to the plaintiffs, because the tampons contained synthetic PFAS chemicals. A federal court in California granted the tampon company’s motion to dismiss. It reasoned that the plaintiffs did not “plausibly…
Like an increasing number of companies, Health-Ade has been hit with a lawsuit challenging the health claims of products allegedly found to contain PFAS. It is facing a putative consumer class action in the Southern District of New York alleging that Health-Ade falsely markets its kombucha as healthy when the products allegedly contain PFAS. The…