Court dismisses PFAS claims against waste transporter in Massachusetts contamination case
1/26/26
By: Kevin Kenneally, Charlotte Meltzer and Kevin Ringel
As PFAS litigation continues to broaden, a recent Massachusetts federal decision offers useful guidance for companies evaluating potential exposure. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (or so called “forever chemicals”) are a …
Microplastics in consumer products: Emerging litigation risks for household brands
5/29/25
By: Noël Couch, Joshua G. Ferguson, Kevin G. Kenneally and Kevin M. Ringel
As concerns over microplastics make headlines, consumer product manufacturers are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of litigation. A pair of class actions filed in California …
EPA announces future plans regarding PFAS in drinking water
5/28/25
By: Joshua G. Ferguson, Kevin G. Kenneally, James M. Mathew and Kevin M. Ringel
On May 14, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposed revisions to the agency’s national drinking water standards for per- …
3M agrees to settlement with New Jersey
5/20/25
By: Joshua G. Ferguson and James M. Mathew
Recently, 3M has agreed to a $450 million settlement with the state of New Jersey to resolve claims related to the presence of PFAS—perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances—in the environment.
PFAS are a …
Newest EPA efforts related to Forever Chemicals
5/8/25
In a press release on April 28, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator identified a series of planned agency actions to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), colloquially referred to as Forever Chemicals.
The …
PFAS ban in New Mexico: A growing compliance challenge for manufacturers and insurers
4/1/25
By: Joshua G. Ferguson, Kevin G. Kenneally and Kevin M. Ringel
As so-called forever chemical litigation continues to surge nationwide, states are stepping up regulatory efforts – none more significantly in recent weeks than New Mexico. On March 21, …
3/25/25
By: Noël Couch, Joshua G. Ferguson, Kevin G. Kenneally, Mike J. Rigelsky and Kevin M. Ringel
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) are conducting a new study to assess per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) …
Georgia lawmakers seek protection for the “carpet capital of the world”
2/19/25
By: Noël Couch, Joshua G. Ferguson, and Kevin G. Kenneally
Manufacturers in Dalton, Georgia, better known as the “carpet capital of the world,” are battling potentially costly lawsuits that accuse the carpet industry of contaminating local drinking water …
California plaintiffs take a bite of the Apple – PFAS litigation reaches Apple Watches
1/29/25
By: Joshua G. Ferguson and James M. Mathew
Two California residents have filed a lawsuit against Apple for its use of PFAS in the manufacturing of wristbands used for its Apple Watches. The two California residents filed a 64-page class …
9/5/24
By: Noël Couch and Kevin M. Ringel
While students are returning to classrooms this fall, schools are responding to test results that show their water systems may be contaminated with Per- and Poly- fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Also known as “forever …