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Media Coverage

December 23, 2021

Lawsuit filed against 3M, DuPont, others over LA County PFAS Contamination

SL has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Water Replenishment District (WRD) against 3M Company, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and other manufacturers of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF).

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December 21, 2021

Holding Polluters Accountable for the Cost of Contaminant Removal from Water Systems

More water providers are discovering chemicals exceeding maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) and are being thrust into costly unplanned cleanup. Today, more than ever before, water providers are taking action against polluters to pay for the cleanup.

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November 19, 2021

Shifting the Cost of PFAS Contamination to the Product Manufacturers

Increased testing for groundwater contaminated with PFOA or similar chemicals throughout the United States has drawn attention to the culpability of manufacturers for allowing these toxic products to be used without notifying people of the dangers.

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November 10, 2021

California agency sues 3M, others over groundwater contamination

The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD), which oversees drinking water supplied to 43 cities in Los Angeles County, has sued 3M Co, Corteva Inc, the Chemours Co and other manufacturers and sellers of industrial and consumer products over claims they contain a toxic chemical that polluted drinking water in Los Angeles. The lawsuit is the latest to be filed in South Carolina multidistrict litigation involving PFAS-related claims.

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October 28, 2021

EPA proposes regulating 'forever chemicals' under hazardous waste law

"The new regulation, if adopted, would particularly affect the operations of water treatment facilities, wastewater plants and landfills." said Kenneth Sansone, a partner at SL Environmental Law Group.

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Events

January 14, 2022

Breaking Down PFAS Workshop

Join us on January 18th for a virtual event hosted by CDM Smith. Ashley Campbell from SL will be presenting on PFAS contamination in California.

December 20, 2021

Navigating Dark Waters with Rob Bilott: Confronting The PFAS Challenge for Massachusetts Water Suppliers

Join us on January 12 at 1:00pm EST for a complimentary webinar with Rob Bilott, whose story was chronicled in the feature film Dark Waters, on how impending regulations will impact water suppliers in Massachusetts, and strategies for shifting costs to manufacturers.

November 9, 2021

7th Annual Water Quality and Treatment Symposium

Join us on November 30th from 8-3:30pm at Aqua Turf Club, Southington CT for a symposium on water quality and treatment.

News Announcements

November 8, 2021

The Water Replenishment District Files a Lawsuit Against 3M, DuPont and Others Over PFAS Contamination

SL Environmental Law Group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Water Replenishment District (WRD) against 3M Company, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and other manufacturers of AFFF for their involvement in the manufacture and sale of PFAS that have contaminated groundwater supplies within WRD's service area, which includes 43 cities and covers a 420-square-mile region of southern Los Angeles County.

October 27, 2021

SL welcomes attorney Mike DiGiannantonio to the team

After years of corporate litigation, Mike has chosen to focus on protecting the public and the environment from corporate polluters.

September 8, 2021

City of Pomona wins legal battle after 10 years

The City of Pomona, represented by SL Environmental Law Group, has been successful in their 10 year battle to hold polluters accountable for drinking water contamination from the chemical perchlorate.

September 1, 2021

The City of Pomona is not giving up

Back in court for the third time, following a successful appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the City of Pomona – represented by SL Environmental Law Group – is seeking compensation from SQM North America Corporation for the contamination of the city's water supply with a toxic chemical called perchlorate.