THE LAW OFFICE OF FLOYD CHAPMAN is accepting new clients who have suffered and were exposed to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFA’S)

The impact of PFAS on human and animal health are varied and serious, and can result in exposure levels as little as .05 parts per billion.

PFAS Cause Cancer

The sale of PFAS has been a major source of revenue for companies such as DuPont and 3M. As a critical component in the creation of water and stain repellents for textiles (i.e., fabric, carpet, and upholstery), PFAS represent and annual revenue of $1billion. The secondary market for PFAS is in emulsifiers for lubricants, spray-on coating, paints, and polishes. Sales in this area account for an additional $100 million per year.

Unfortunately, largely because of manufacturing and industrial use, PFAS have been detected in public and private water supplies across the country. It has been discovered that these forever chemicals may cause cancer – including kidney, testicular, bladder, pancreatic, as well as ulcerative colits. 

PFAS LAWSUITS UPDATES

October 31, 2022

U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin rejected 3M Co.’s attempt to avert a lawsuit filed by Middlesex Water. The water company claims that the multinational conglomerate released toxic forever chemicals into the drinking water supply. 3M asserted that the utility company could not prove the contamination resulted from the corporation’s manufacturing or distribution operations. The judge sided with Middlesex Water, and the case is proceeding. (Casetext)

September 16, 2022

Plaintiffs prevailed in 3M’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF) multidistrict litigation (In Re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Prod. Liab. Litig., D.S.C., No. 2:18-mn-02873). Defendant argued that it was immune from liability for alleged damages because the company had developed the foam for the U.S. Navy, which limits its liability under a government contractor defense. Judge Richard M. Gergel rejected 3M’s bid for immunity, stating there were issues of fact as to the government’s knowledge of the risks associated with AFFF. The judge pointed to records revealing that the government was unaware of PFAS’ presence in AFFF until the year 2000. Furthermore, 3M failed to disclose the more than 1,000 internal studies on PFAS toxicity and its presence in AFFF. (Bloomberg Law)

If you were injured or developed certain illnesses because of your PFAS exposure, you are eligible to file a PFAS lawsuit and seek compensation for your losses. Please complete the form below.

PFAS has been found in the water in the following areas: