New Jersey Reaches $2 Billion Settlement over PFAS Contamination

The State of New Jersey announced a settlement with DuPont and related companies, including Chemours and Corteva, that is purportedly valued at more than $2 billion. The state’s lawsuits against DuPont arise out of alleged PFAS contamination at four different sites, including Pompton Lakes Works and Chambers Works, as well as DuPont’s alleged liability for…

Maryland Residents File RCRA Lawsuit Against Agriculture Giant over Alleged PFAS Contamination

Two Maryland residents filed a citizen suit under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) against Perdue Farms Inc. for alleged PFAS contamination from a manufacturing plant in Salisbury, Maryland. The complaint alleges that the Perdue facility unlawfully disposes of PFAS-contaminated solid waste and wastewater, which then contaminate the local groundwater, surface water, and private…

Phthalates, Bisphenols and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Migration from Food Packaging into Food: A Systematic Review

This review examines the migration of PFAS from plastic food packaging into food substances. The study finds that migration rates are affected by temperature, exposure time, and food composition. July 17, 2025 | Reviews on Environmental Health

Waterproof Gear Company Gears Up for Renewed Putative Class Action

A class action was filed against the manufacturer of Gore-Tex for allegedly misleading consumers about PFAS chemicals in its waterproof gear. Gore-Tex moved to dismiss the complaint for various reasons, including failure to state a claim, lack of Article III standing, and improper venue. Most notably, Gore-Tex argued that the plaintiffs failed to allege that…