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Taft and Lawyers Leading PFAS Litigation Announce Another Historic "Forever Chemicals" Drinking Water Settlement

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Saturday, April 13, 2024
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The coalition is pleased to announce yet another major settlement to address this "forever chemicals" contamination in U.S. drinking water supplies in the context of the ongoing multi-district litigation to address claims for damage from PFAS released from aqueous film-forming firefighting foam (the AFFF MDL).

Key Points: 
  • The coalition is pleased to announce yet another major settlement to address this "forever chemicals" contamination in U.S. drinking water supplies in the context of the ongoing multi-district litigation to address claims for damage from PFAS released from aqueous film-forming firefighting foam (the AFFF MDL).
  • Michael London of coalition firm Douglas & London in New York serves as Co-Lead Counsel for all plaintiffs in the AFFF MDL and proposed Class Counsel for the new Tyco settlement.
  • Kevin Madonna and lawyers at SL Environmental have also been instrumental members of the national PFAS litigation team for years.
  • The legal team is currently representing injured parties, including more than 200 public water providers, in ongoing efforts to address PFAS damages.

Lawyers Leading PFAS Litigation Nationwide Announce Significant Progress Toward Implementing Largest Drinking Water Settlements in History

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Together, these settlements represent the largest drinking water settlements in US history.

Key Points: 
  • Together, these settlements represent the largest drinking water settlements in US history.
  • On August 23, 2023, a new website for the DuPont and 3M settlements was published, available at www.PFASWaterProviderSettlement.com .
  • Lawyers at the Levin Papantonio law firm also have been key members of this national PFAS litigation team for more than a decade.
  • Kevin Madonna and lawyers at SL Environmental have also been instrumental members of the national PFAS litigation team for years.

Douglas & London, P.C. Announces Preliminary Approval by the Court of the Historic $13.6 Billion PFAS Settlements

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Douglas & London, P.C., is pleased to announce that the Court overseeing the AFFF MDL has granted preliminary approval to the proposed PFAS settlement, with 3M Company for up to $12.5B.

Key Points: 
  • Douglas & London, P.C., is pleased to announce that the Court overseeing the AFFF MDL has granted preliminary approval to the proposed PFAS settlement, with 3M Company for up to $12.5B.
  • The Court had previously granted preliminary approval for a $1.185B settlement with DuPont on August 22, 2023.
  • Notice to potential class members is now authorized to commence, and the settlements are well on their way towards final approval and implementation.
  • On August 22, 2023, the Court issued the preliminary approval order for the DuPont settlement, including approval of the form and contents of notice.