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Individuals exposed to PFAS have reported a range of severe health issues, including:

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PFAS Lawsuit Background

PFAS, which stands for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, are a group of chemicals that have raised serious health concerns globally, particularly in the United States. The journey of PFAS litigation began as the harmful environmental and health effects of these chemicals became evident. Initially used in industrial processes and oil production for their resistant qualities, the reality of PFAS’s persistence in the environment and potential harm came to light through scientific research.

Legal actions initially focused on industries and areas directly impacted by PFAS use. However, as the extent of PFAS contamination in the environment, especially in water systems, became clearer, the scope of lawsuits expanded. These mass tort lawsuits have unified individuals afflicted with health conditions linked to PFAS exposure, seeking justice and compensation.

These legal battles have been instrumental in increasing public awareness about the dangers of PFAS and have pressured industries and regulators to recognize the risks and enforce stricter safety standards. The history of PFAS litigation illustrates the significant role of legal advocacy in addressing public health concerns and promoting environmental responsibility.

The defendants in this mass tort litigation are:
•   Connecticut Water Co.
•   3M Co.
•   E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

Food Delivery Apps Lawsuit 

PFAS Contamination Lawsuit

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References

ACS Medical Content and News Staff. “Study Finds Possible Link Between Hair Straightening Chemicals and Uterine Cancer.” American Cancer Society, October 26, 2022.

Bertrand, Kimberly. “25-Year-Long Study of Black Women Links Frequent Use of Lye-Based Hair Relaxers to a Higher Risk of Breast Cancer.” PBS. Public Broadcasting Service, July 14, 2021. 

“Bisphenol A (BPA) Factsheet.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, April 7, 2017. 

Eberle, Carolyn E., Dale P. Sandler, Kyla W. Taylor, and Alexandra J. White. “Hair Dye and Chemical Straightener Use and Breast Cancer Risk in a Large US Population of Black and White Women.” Wiley Online Library. International Journal of Cancer , December 3, 2019. 

“Endocrine Disruptors.” National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, August 18, 2022.

“Formaldehyde in Hair Smoothing Products: What You Should Know.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration, February 3, 2021. 

Llanos, Adana AM, Anna Rabkin, Elisa V Bandera, Gary Zirpoli, Brian D Gonzalez, Cathleen Y Xing, Bo Qin, et al. “Hair Product Use and Breast Cancer Risk among African American and White Women.” Oxford Academic. Carcinogenesis, June 9, 2017. 

Mackar, Robin. “Hair Straightening Chemicals Associated with Higher Uterine Cancer Risk.” National Institutes of Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, October 17, 2022.

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This is a Mass Tort, Not a Class Action
What's the difference?

In a mass tort, victims are treated as individuals and the specific merits of each claim are taken into consideration. In a class action, every victim has a similar injury and is treated identically.

The benefit of mass tort litigation is that plaintiffs have more power in settlement negotiations which ultimately lead to significantly greater payouts compared to class actions.

• Settlements and payouts tend to be significantly higher compared to class action awards
• Plaintiffs have more power in settlement negotiations
  

Mass Tort Payments
Victims getting what they deserve

2024 - 3M will begin payments starting in the third quarter to many U.S. public drinking water systems as part of a multi-billion-dollar settlement over contamination with potentially harmful compounds used in firefighting foam and several consumer products.

2023 - Chemours, DuPont and Corteva paid more than $1 billion to settle the first in a wave of claims that they contaminated drinking water across the country with so-called forever chemicals.