The PFAS family of human-made compounds is found in countless consumer products, as well as medical devices and firefighting foam. The incredibly strong carbon-fluorine bond that makes PFAS so useful also makes them incredibly persistent. They are so ubiquitous that PFAS can be found in the blood of every human on earth and rainwater throughout the world.

In this episode, we are going to give you some history of the compounds, discuss some important differences among them, and review what litigation we’re seeing (including the various claims and defenses).  We will also explore what we can learn from recent settlement structures, forecast the impact of any new regulation, and predict what litigation might be next.

Listen to my interview with David Marmins and Morgan Harrison, Partners with Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. David and Morgan have been at the forefront of PFAS litigation since they began defending carpet manufacturers in suits brought by two Alabama municipalities in 2017.

BONUS! Read David and Morgan’s article on the subject, just published in the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation.

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FILED UNDER: Environmental + Climate | MassTorts + Class Actions​​
TAGS: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) | Product Liability | Toxic Torts