Types of Damage Claims Filed in the AFFF Firefighting Foam MDL
Municipalities are filing distinct types of legal actions in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation MDL No. 2873. These legal actions all involve varied damage claims relating to PFAS chemicals. Generally, Plaintiffs claim that firefighting foams containing PFAS chemicals contaminated groundwater near various military bases, airports, and other industrial sites. This contamination damaged […]
PFAS Replacements in US Homes and People
A newly published study examines the spread and impact of shorter chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The authors titled the study “Elevated Levels of Ultrashort- and Short-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Acids in US Homes and People”. The Environmental Science & Technology journal published this study on October 11, 2023. The study scrutinizes the presence of short […]
Pancreatic Cancer and PFAS Exposure
A Comprehensive Exploration As the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, pancreatic cancer presents a formidable challenge with a grim prognosis. Moreover, despite strides in understanding the genetic underpinnings of pancreatic cancer, the median survival time remains below 6 months post-diagnosis, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. This […]
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, […]
Major Oil and Gas Disasters in the US
The history of oil and gas exploration and production in the United States is marred by several significant pollution events that have had far-reaching environmental and social consequences. The behaviors of some oil and gas companies have made it so that some of these disasters were inevitable. Santa Barbara Oil Spill (1969) The Santa Barbara […]
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 […]