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Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) PCBs

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PCBs and Precedent: What the Monsanto Settlement Means for Future Toxic Torts - (UPDATED)

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Monsanto has recently settled with families who claimed they were exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at a school near Seattle, ending what had become one of the most closely watched toxic tort cases in recent memory....more

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Practical Tips for Managing the Risks of PCBs in Building Materials

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Even though polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have not been manufactured in the U.S. for over forty years, they continue to be present in building materials, including in caulk and joint materials, paint, siding, roofing, and...more

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PCB Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Trenton, Tennessee, Light and Water Department Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the Trenton Light and Water Department (“TLW”) entered into a June 19th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of certain federal...more

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A Dangerous Product Does Not Necessarily Have A Design Defect

When the Town of Lexington detected PCBs in building caulk and then in indoor air in an elementary school built in 1960-61, it sued Pharmacia, alleging that Pharmacia sold a product – PCBs – with a design defect. In alleging...more

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