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PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
EPA Revises Schedule for Anticipated CERCLA PFOA and PFOS Hazardous Substance Designation
In September 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (“PFOS”), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under…
Pro Policyholder
PFAS Liability and Insurance: Potential Avenues to Mitigate Exposure for PFAS Risks through Insurance
By Aleksandra Kaplun, Joseph Englert, Adam Sowatzka
Manufacturers face an ever increasing risk of liability exposure for pollution caused by polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as “PFAS.” In early June this year, it was reported that 3M, as…
Taft PFAS Insights
Recent United States Geological Survey Finds Over 45% of Tap Water Contaminated by PFAS
Recent research conducted by the United States Geological Survey (“USGS”) determined that at least 45% of the tap water in the United States is projected to contain at least one…
Environmental Law & Policy Monitor
Coalition of 22 State AGs Oppose 3M’s $12.5 Billion PFAS Settlement
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general (AGs) from 22 states is urging the federal district court in South Carolina to reject a proposed $12.5 billion settlement between 3M and a…
Regulatory Oversight
Coalition of 22 State AGs Oppose 3M’s $12.5 Billion PFAS Settlement
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general (AGs) from 22 states is urging the federal district court in South Carolina to reject a proposed $12.5 billion settlement between 3M and a…
Environmental Law & Policy Monitor
Tennessee AG Sues More Than 20 PFAS Manufacturers
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti is suing more than 20 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturers, including 3M and DuPont, seeking injunctive and monetary relief under the state's public nuisance and…
Regulatory Oversight
Tennessee AG Sues More Than 20 PFAS Manufacturers
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team
Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti is suing more than 20 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturers, including 3M and DuPont, seeking injunctive and monetary relief under the state's public nuisance and…
Taft PFAS Insights
6th Circuit Declines to Resolve PFAS Coverage Dispute
In June 2023, the U.S. Circuit Court for the Sixth Circuit declined to resolve a unique PFAS state-law issue in Admiral Insurance Co. v. Fire-Dex LLC when it rejected an…
Food Safety News
Researcher sheds light on PFAS concerns and urges action at IAFP Conference
By Jonan Pilet
TORONTO — Cheryl Murphy, a researcher from the Michigan State University (MSU) Center for PFAS Research, delivered a presentation on the persistent issue of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at…
PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
State and Federal PFAS Litigation – 2019 to Q2 2023
PFAS-related litigation continues to climb and to diversify as to claims and parties. See the attached graphics, updated through the second quarter of 2023. We will continue to update these…