Defending Against PFAS Liability Claims: Expansive Regulation, Mitigating Client Risk, Defense Strategies

Increasing and shifting state and federal regulations continue to affect the scope of potential PFAS liability for more companies. Recent targets of litigation have expanded beyond PFAS manufacturers to include those that use PFAS in their finished products or in packaging or components of their products, as well as in their manufacturing and agricultural practices. Claims for PFAS liability now include environmental claims, personal injury, mass torts, consumer class actions, and more.

When bringing PFAS claims, plaintiffs must demonstrate, among other things, that the defendants' conduct caused their alleged injuries and establish court jurisdiction over the defendants. Defendants are developing novel defenses as the scope and nature of PFAS-related litigation changes. Therefore, counsel should understand how to best help clients mitigate the risk of a PFAS claim and prepare a defense once a claim is made.

Listen as our expert panel of litigators discusses the state of PFAS litigation and how companies can best defend against ever-evolving PFAS claims. The panel will address recent litigation and defense strategies and offer best practices for mitigating the risk of claims.