PFAS Public Water System Settlement Update (April 2026)
The nationwide litigation related to PFAS contamination and AFFF firefighting foam is resulting in billions of dollars now being distributed to public drinking water systems. The court-appointed Special Master and Claims Administrator oversee the payments of the 3M, DuPont, Tyco, and BASF settlements. These settlements total more than $14 billion. By taking no action, qualifying […]
The Rise of “Forever Chemicals” and What New Research Says About Their Long-Term Health Risks
For decades, a group of industrial chemicals known as PFAS quietly spread through the environment. Today, scientists are beginning to understand the full scope of their impact. Often referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS do not easily break down in nature or the human body. Instead, they accumulate over time in drinking water, soil, wildlife, […]
3M and DuPont Public Water System Settlements: Phase Two Deadlines, Funding Opportunities, and a Practical Action Plan
Public water systems across the United States are entering a critical phase of the largest drinking water settlements in history. The nationwide settlements with 3M and DuPont related to PFAS contamination create a once in a generation opportunity for water systems to recover testing costs, fund treatment upgrades, and offset compliance expenses driven by new […]
New Study Links PCE to Liver Disease
A recent national study found that exposure to tetrachloroethylene, known as PCE, is associated with an increased risk of liver fibrosis. Liver fibrosis is serious scarring of the liver that can progress to liver failure or cancer. The study found that risk of liver disease rose with higher levels of exposure, suggesting a dose-dependent relationship. […]
What’s the deal with 1,4-Dioxane?
1,4-Dioxane? You’ve probably never heard of it, but you will soon. Municipalities are discovering it in public drinking water, and it’s set to become a costly problem. This manmade chemical has been used for decades in industrial and consumer applications. At the same time, it has infiltrated aquifers, surface-water sources, and public wells. Because 1,4-Dioxane […]
1,4-Dioxane: What Municipalities Need to Know
Across the country, municipalities are discovering 1,4-dioxane in public water systems. This emerging contaminant which has been used for decades in industrial manufacturing poses serious challenges for local governments responsible for providing safe drinking water. We represent municipalities and water authorities seeking to recover the significant costs of detecting, treating, and remediating contamination caused by corporate polluters. […]
1,4-Dioxane in Drinking Water
Just as the PFAS drinking water regulations will begin kicking in, public water systems have a new manmade pollutant to worry about, 1,4-Dioxane. 1,4-Dioxane (often written “1,4-dioxane” or “1,4-DX”) is a synthetic solvent and stabilizer that shows up in industrial discharges, consumer product manufacturing, and as an unintentional byproduct of other chemical processes. Because it dissolves […]
3M (MMM) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Turnaround, Legal Overhangs and Dividend Reset – What Matters on November 29, 2025
Key takeaways for 3M Company stock today 1. 3M stock price snapshot as of November 29, 2025 U.S. markets were closed on Saturday, November 29, 2025, so the latest full trading data for 3M Company stock comes from Friday, November 28. Put simply, MMM is back to being priced like a high‑quality industrial blue chip, not a distressed litigation story. […]
PFAS Contamination at U.S. Military Bases: The Expanding Scope of a National Crisis
Across the United States, hundreds of military bases have been identified as sites contaminated by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly found in firefighting foams known as AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam). These chemicals have seeped into surrounding soil and groundwater, posing long-term health risks to military personnel, their families, and neighboring communities. According to the […]
AFFF PFAS Public Water System Settlement
October 2025 Update Stag Liuzza’s Role in the PFAS Litigation As one of the nation’s leading environmental law firms, Stag Liuzza, L.L.C. has played a central role in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) multidistrict litigation (MDL No. 2873) pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. Partner Michael G. Stag serves […]