Municipal Water Treatment for PFAS
PFAS contamination in municipal drinking water presents a serious public health threat. The sources of PFAS include: Furniture manufacturing Airports Military bases aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used in firefighting landfills septic tanks Regulators and researchers find PFAS in both surface and groundwater. PFAS in water increases the likelihood of certain diseases such as thyroid disease, […]
Industry Resistance to PFAS Standards
On June 15, 2022, the EPA released updated drinking water health advisories for certain PFAS chemicals. The update drastically reduced the levels of PFAS considered safe in drinking water. The limits dropped from 70 ppt to 0.004 ppt for some PFAS. Essentially the EPA stated that any detectable level of PFAS in drinking water is […]
Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled
During the summer, the last thing you want to see is a sunscreen recall. Recently, the manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreen products, Edgewell Personal Care Company (“Edgewell”), issued a voluntary recall of three batches of its popular Banana Boat sunscreen. Why was the sunscreen recalled? Through an internal review, Edgewell detected traces of benzene in […]
AFFF/ Fire Fighting Foam Lawsuit
PFAS contamination throughout the United States is a serious public health threat. PFAS is also called forever chemicals because it doesn’t break down in the environment. Due to the widespread threat to public health, municipalities and individuals throughout the United States filed thousands of lawsuits. Therefore, the plaintiffs seek recovery of damages related to the […]
Love Litigating Lawyers Day
We were reminded that today is Love Litigating Lawyers Day. While we feel the love from our clients everyday, it’s hard to pass up a holiday and a chance to tell you why we love what we do! Our attorneys each have distinct passions that have brought them to law and litigation. Each one has […]
Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits
A spinal cord injury is damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves of the spinal canal. It can cause permanent changes in strength, feeling, and function below the point of injury. A spine injury can ruin your life. It can cause financial ruin. It can destroy your relationships. If someone else causes […]
PFAS in Fire Fighter Turnout Gear
The scientific community identified PFAS as a hazard in fire fighter turnout gear in several studies. They call these chemicals “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment. Forever chemicals also stay in the body for many years. This creates additional risk of exposure to the public and fire fighters. The Environmental Protection […]
Recent Product, Medicine, and Food Recalls
Product, pharmaceutical, and food recalls can be scary. However, staying informed helps keep you and your family safe. Catching a recall notice before an adverse impact could save your or a loved one’s life. The FDA publishes recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts on its website. Companies involved in recalls will typically include directions on […]
Will you pay for PFAS manufacturers’ profits?
Manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – commonly referred to as PFAS or “forever chemicals” – have downplayed the potential risks of widespread PFAS contamination in drinking water systems throughout the country in order to preserve profits and avoid costly litigation and government penalties. Now, the costs of those manufacturers’ polluting policies are starting to […]
Where to file your personal injury lawsuit
If you are hurt and the person who hurt you refuses to make it right, you may have to file a lawsuit. It is not enough to know where “the courthouse” is. You have to know where the right courthouse is. The right courthouse is known as the “venue.” The venue for your personal injury […]