The Impact of PFAS on Kidney Cancer Risk
Insights from a Comprehensive Study PFAS remain environmentally persistent manmade pollutants that resist biodegradation. Because of this, they are known as “forever chemicals” and scientific investigators worldwide are studying the potential human health impacts. Researchers have detected PFAS chemicals in over 98% of the US population. Regulatory researchers continue to scrutinize PFAS for potentially causing […]
How Oil Spills Impact the Economy
Environmental disasters, like oil spills, profoundly impact ecosystems, but their economic ramifications are equally significant. These catastrophes send shockwaves through industries, communities, and governments, resulting in long-lasting consequences. Immediate Cleanup Costs The most apparent and immediate economic impact of an oil spill is the cost of cleaning up and containing it. When a spill occurs, […]
Are we at risk of losing our favorite seafood?
The world’s fisheries play a vital role in both the global economy and the sustenance of millions of people. In Louisiana alone, fisherman harvest over 130 million pounds of crawfish and nearly 100 million pounds of shrimp annually. However, these ecosystems are increasingly enduring severe challenges due to a multitude of factors, including environmental events, […]
Forever Chemicals with Mike Stag: Podcast
The King Law Podcast tackled Forever Chemicals with Mike Stag recently. Mike shared information on the PFAS MDL litigation and detailed the state of PFAS contamination in the US. He highlighted the upcoming deadlines for public water systems who wish to participate in over $12 billion in settlements. These funds will be used to work […]
Monsanto Settlement in Contamination Case
Environmental Contamination The Monsanto Corporation has been involved in several litigations relating to their alleged contamination of the environment. In this particular instance, the Virginia Attorney General accused Monsanto of distributing PCBs in the state from the 1930’s until 1977. Virginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares, alleges that these PCBs distributed in the State ultimately contaminated […]
Environmental Justice Enforcement
First Time for Everything The Justice Department’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) released its first-ever Comprehensive Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy Annual Report recently. This report showcases recent success in cases of environmental concerns and outlines their strategy for delivering results to communities overburdened by pollution. New Creations The OEJ was created recently within the Environment […]
The 3M PFAS Class Action Settlement
Many people wonder, “Why is the 3M PFAS settlement a class action?” The short answer remains efficiency. 3M can resolve thousands of legal claims today and in the future through a class action settlement procedure. Public water providers filed thousands of lawsuits across the country in response to the widespread contamination and harm caused by […]
$12.5 Billion 3M PFAS Settlement: Addressing ‘Forever Chemicals’
Introduction In a landmark development, the global manufacturing giant 3M has reached a groundbreaking settlement with U.S. cities and towns. Under the agreement, 3M will pay at the very least $10.5 billion and as much as $12.5 billion in settlement. Public water utilities around the country have filed claims accusing 3M of contaminating drinking water […]
Eligibility for the 3M PFAS Settlement: Who Qualifies?
Introduction In recent years, concerns about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination have surged, given their severe health implications. 3M Corporation, a prominent manufacturer of PFAS-containing products, faced extensive legal liability regarding its role in contaminating groundwater and other public drinking water sources. After years of hard-fought litigation in federal court, 3M agreed to pay […]
Expanding PFAS Testing for Public Water Systems
Study Overview: A Deep Dive into PFAS Testing Katherine E. Pelch, Taryn McKnight, and Anna Reade recently published a study in Science of the Total Environment. The title was “70 analyte PFAS test method highlights need for expanded testing of PFAS in drinking water”. The focus was on PFAS testing in drinking water. The study […]