Recent legal developments have emerged regarding environmental regulations and chemical litigation in the U.S. A lawsuit opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) methylene chloride regulation has been initiated by several parties, highlighting ongoing disputes over the intent of lawmakers following significant amendments to the primary U.S. commercial chemicals law in 2016. Additionally, a judge expressed frustration with Monsanto's attempts to delay a trial concerning PCB poisoning, criticizing the company for its inconsistent positions regarding the stakes of an appeal. In a separate matter, the EPA has proposed adding more per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxic Release Inventory, reflecting growing concerns over these chemicals. Legal experts in PFAS litigation are advising clients on proactive measures to limit PFAS use amid increasing lawsuits. Furthermore, four households on Nantucket have filed a class action suit against manufacturers of PFAS, marking a continuation of legal actions targeting companies responsible for these
Four households on Nantucket have filed a class action suit against the manufacturers of "forever chemicals." It’s just the latest lawsuit that has targeted companies that produced the chemicals. https://t.co/lALe2zVPsZ
Leading attorneys in PFAS litigation say new regulations and ever-increasing lawsuits require attorneys to think carefully about proactive measures clients can take to limit PFAS use. https://t.co/CfHxLMQ49j
An exasperated Boston federal judge talked rival medical aesthetic device companies into mediation with a magistrate judge to see if they could wrap up the fiercely litigated poaching case that's already resulted in a contested eight-figure verdict. https://t.co/Nu4Abtlejo https://t.co/Aw8HFAAltX