The emission of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from functional textiles was investigated via an outdoor weathering experiment. February 28, 2022 | Environmental Science & Technology
In February 2021, Earl Parris, Jr. filed a class action complaint, and later an amended complaint, in the Northern District of Georgia against Daikin America (“Daikin”), Inc., and other defendants, alleging discharges of PFAS-contaminated sludge and biosolids into the Raccoon Creek watershed. The court denied of Daikin’s Motion to Dismiss and request to certify questions…
Azman Hussain filed a putative class action suit against Burger King Corporation, which alleged that he and other members were injured by Burger King’s alleged misrepresentations and omissions regarding the presence of PFAS in its food packaging. Burger King, in a motion to dismiss, argued that its use of PFAS in its food packaging was…
Rebecca Vega filed a class action suit against L’Oreal claiming that the cosmetics company sold its waterproof mascara products to Vega and other consumers without disclosing that its products and packaging contain PFAS. However, Vega voluntarily dismissed the suit against L’Oreal without prejudice. April 8, 2022 (complaint filed); June 9, 2022 (plaintiff voluntarily dismissed lawsuit)…
Johnson Controls Inc. and Tyco Fire Products LP are being sued by the Wisconsin attorney general for violations of the state’s hazardous-substance spills law, saying they failed to report or remediate the discharge of PFAS into groundwater around the Marinette Fire Technology Center. The foam had previously been discharged into the city’s sanitary sewer system…