On Dec. 18, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS, as directed by the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020, and as part of the PFAS Action Plan the EPA released in February 2019. The interim guidance is not binding, and does not…
Tyco Fire Products LP has agreed to a $17.5 million settlement to resolve claims by plaintiffs alleging PFAS from Tyco’s operations contaminated their drinking wells. The court in the South Carolina AFFF MDL has issued a preliminary approval of the parties’ agreement. January 25, 2021 | In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, MDL…
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
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…
In a one-page order, the Superior Court of New Jersey’s appellate division has rejected 3M and others’ attempt to stay implementation of New Jersey’s new PFAS drinking water restrictions. The court impliedly rejected 3M’s argument that the regulation would cause unreasonable costs and irreparable harm to New Jersey businesses and their customers, allowing implementation to…