DuPont, Corteva, and Chemours have agreed to pay $83 million to settle an Ohio multi-district litigation over PFAS contamination. Even more, the companies have, between them, committed to apportion $4 billion related to PFAS liabilities. January 22, 2021 | E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. C-8 Personal Injury Litigation, No. 2:13-md-02533
In this review, relationship between PFASs and vegetables is summarized comprehensively. January 19, 2021 | Food Chemistry
A preliminary assessment of the long-term stability of the treatment, assessed after a three-year curing period, suggested that the sorbent continued to be effective in reducing PFAAs in leachates, thus showing the potential of this sorbent to hinder further environmental contamination. January 16, 2021 | Journal of Hazardous Materials
Defendants in a PFAS contamination class action suit by Hoosick, New York residents have opposed the residents’ motion for class certification, arguing the plaintiffs’ claims are too individualized to warrant certification. Specifically, Defendants argue the contamination at the plaintiffs’ various properties is distinct and was caused by various sources. January 14, 2021 | Michelle Baker…
This study compiled the data on the levels of PFAAs in environmental samples, mainly in estuarine and coastal zones. A worldwide map was generated to show the distribution of PFAAs along with variety of environmental factors. January 9, 2021 | Science of the Total Environment