The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in 3M’s favor, sending a securities fraud class action—alleging that 3M underrepresented its potential PFAS-related liability and failed to maintain adequate reserves for such liabilities—from New Jersey to Minnesota. The Court emphasized that, despite the environmental harms involved being in New Jersey, other factors, such as the location…
Study measured PFOA, PFOAs, and PFHxS concentrations in maternal serum collected between 16 weeks gestation and delivery in a cohort of 245 mother-child pairs in Cincinnati, OH. November 18, 2020 | International Journal of Obesity
Study estimated daily dietary exposure intake of individual PFAS in vegetables for children and adults using Monte Carlo simulation in a tiered stochastic modeling approach. November 17, 2020 | Environmental, Science & Technology
Study covers available research on the fate of PFAS through incineration systems with a focus on sewage sludge incinerators. November 15, 2020 | Water Environment Research
A California resident has filed a putative action against Thinx Inc., a manufacturer of underwear designed for feminine hygiene purposes. Plaintiff alleges that, despite representations that it “take[s] consumer health and safety seriously,” Thinx knowingly manufactured products containing dangerously high levels of PFAS. Plaintiff asserts claims for breach of implied warranty, unjust enrichment, violations of…