Oil and Gas Wells Pollution of Groundwater
Pollution of groundwater is a serious concern throughout the country. Oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) pollutes the water in many ways. This article will focus on the operations conducted during oil and gas production that create groundwater pollution and what can be done about it from both a legal and an environmental standpoint. […]
How Do I Reduce My Exposure to PFAS?
PFAS contamination is nearly ubiquitous these days. PFAS can be found in consumer products and consumer packaging. PFAS are also found in the majority of water systems at levels exceeding EPA’s newly released health advisory. Contact Your Water Provider Since the EPA has determined that nearly any detectable amount of PFAS in drinking water is […]
Legacy Lawsuits and Private Property Pollution
Some people have heard the phrase “legacy lawsuits” in Louisiana, but may not understand exactly what that means. Many people do not realize the nature and extent of damages caused to private property by oil and gas exploration and production. For property owners, this pollution created long term contingent liabilities and impairs the value of […]
Overview of FDA Recalls of Products
FDA recalls can be alarming. If you have a product that has been recalled, it’s important to understand what that means for you and your family. What is an FDA Recall? A recall is an action taken to remove a product from the market that is defective or potentially harmful to the public. The Food […]
Trucking Lawsuits Help Families Recover
Trucking lawsuits can help families recover after tragedy. Serious injuries can happen in any wreck. But those with 18-wheelers and other trucks are more likely to be serious. Most deaths in large truck crashes are people riding in passenger vehicles. (e.g., smaller cars with families, and regular folks in them). These people are in danger […]
West Virginia v. EPA and the Environment
On June 30, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency striking down the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. In so doing the conservative bloc of the Court fired an opening shot at the EPA in particular and all regulatory agencies in general. The case arose when West […]
FIREFIGHTING FOAM CONTAMINATION OF AIRPORTS
Firefighting foam has caused numerous airports to file civil lawsuits to recover damages and costs related to decades of use. U.S. District Richard M. Gergel presides over most of these lawsuits in the AFFF MDL. Judge Gergel is coordinating pretrial matters to prepare for settlement or trial. Airports filed claims relating to per- or polyfluoroalkyl […]
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, established in 1942. The base and surrounding community have a population of approximately 150,000 people. Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune In 1982, the Marine Corps tested drinking water at Camp Lejeune and discovered that two water treatment plants located on the base were contaminated […]
Should you hire a personal injury attorney?
“Personal injury” covers all injuries to the mind or body that are caused by the negligence or recklessness of someone else. They can ruin your life. People who are hurt and suffer personal injuries can file a claim against the person or business who hurt them (or their insurance company) to restore what was lost […]
EPA ISSUES NEW PFAS HEALTH ADVISORY
On June 15, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released four drinking water health advisories for a class of compounds known as polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These health advisories are drastically stricter than previous iterations issued in 2016. The EPA also announced it would make available $1 billion in grant funding as […]