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Democratic AGs Go For Broke on PFAS Manufacturer Bankruptcy Deal

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A group of six Democratic AGs filed an objection to a proposed bankruptcy plan for firefighting foam manufacturer Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. (“KFI”), claiming that the deal would allow KFi to avoid billions in potential liabilities...more

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New Jersey Secures $450 Million Settlement with 3M over PFAS Contamination

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New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin announced a $450 million settlement with 3M to resolve allegations that the company contaminated the state’s water supplies with harmful “forever chemicals,” or PFAS. According to the state’s...more

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State and Federal PFAS Litigation – 2019 to Q1 2025

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PFAS-related litigation continues to climb and to diversify as to claims and parties.  See the attached graphics, updated through the first quarter of 2025.  We will continue to update these graphics on a quarterly basis....more

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Delaware AG Files PFAS Suit Against Numerous Companies

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On October 26, Delaware Attorney General (AG) Kathleen Jennings filed a lawsuit against fourteen chemical companies for allegedly contaminating the state’s natural resources with per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...more

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Five State AGs Write Amicus Letter Concerning Environmental Settlement

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On August 7, California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of five state attorneys general (AGs) in filing an amicus letter concerning a proposed class action settlement between DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, and...more

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Tennessee AG Sues More Than 20 PFAS Manufacturers

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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 uniform...more

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Auto Parts Manufacturer Agrees To Pay $4 Million For Contamination Cleanup

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New York AG Letitia James and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) reached a settlement with auto parts manufacturer American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (“American Axle”) to resolve allegations...more

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