Study examines the effect of early lactational PFOS exposures on learning and memory in male mice and reveals the underlying mechanisms involved. August 28, 2020 | Food and Chemical Toxicology
Plaintiff parents and New Jersey residents sued PFAS manufacturers, alleging that Defendants’ facilities caused PFAS contamination near their home, which in turn caused permanent injury to their son. Plaintiffs seek damages on their own and on their son’s behalf. August 25, 2020 | Slusser v. Solvay Specialty Polymers, et al., No.1:20-cv-11393 (D.N.J.)
Michigan’s state court case against manufacturers of PFAS-containing products other than AFFF will move into discovery, after the presiding Circuit Court judge ultimately ruled in the State’s favor on eight of nine motions to dismiss. August 21, 2020 | Nessel v. 3M Co., et al., No. 20:03366-NZ (Mich. Cir. Ct.)
Michigan’s Attorney General filed two lawsuits—one in state court and one in federal court—against PFAS manufacturers. The state court complaint targets manufacturers of commercial-grade AFFF who sold product into Michigan, and the federal suit targets manufacturers of military-grade AFFF. The suits seek damages and injunctive relief for “widespread” PFAS contamination in the State. August 20,…
Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, FL sued PFAS manufacturers for contamination at its Fire Academy. The City of Zephyrhills, FL also brought suit, alleging contamination to its water and property resulting from the use of AFFF in fire protection, training, and response activities. August 13, 2020 | In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation,…