Media Coverage

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Here’s who is eligible for money from 3M PFAS contamination settlement

Hundreds of Washington state drinking-water utilities could be eligible for a piece of more than $10 billion as part of a tentative settlement with chemical and manufacturing giant 3M for its role in “forever chemicals” contaminating drinking water across the nation.

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SL Environmental Law Group helps obtain largest water contamination settlement in history

3M proposes up to $12.5 billion to resolve lawsuits over drinking water contaminated by PFAS.

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3M announces $10.3B agreement for PFAS remediation

Upon court approval, public water systems can access funds from this settlement for PFAS treatment equipment over 13 years.

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Interview: Bellwether PFAS Lawsuit Paused for Settlement Negotiations

In an interview with Municipal Sewer & Water, Ken Sansone of SL Environmental Law Group talks about PFAS, the lawsuit, its potential impact and more.

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Massive Court Case Suggests ‘Forever Chemical’ Manufacturers Hid Health Risks for Decades

This expansive lawsuit is shedding light on what industry knew, and when, about the dangers of a class of chemicals used since the 1940s that are now linked to a host of serious health and environmental risks.

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PFAS is lining up to be the biggest and costliest environmental hazard in history

As water providers across the nation test for PFAS substances and discover widespread contamination, the demand for treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades is likely to rise. Who should be responsible for the cleanup?

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PFAS in the Crosshairs

Examining EPA’s proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

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North Kingstown files lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers over contamination

The Rhode Island town is working with SL Environmental Law Group to sue 3M, DuPont, and other companies for their involvement in PFAS manufacturing and sales that contaminated the town’s groundwater.

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PFAS Payback: How Utilities Can Hold Polluters Accountable

As the federal government ramps up the regulatory process for enforceable limits on PFAS in drinking water, estimated to cost billions annually, an environmental attorney details how utilities can hold polluters financially responsible.

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New Hampshire rebuffs 3M’s attempt to move PFAS case to federal court

Recently, the State of New Hampshire, represented by Attorney General John Formella and a legal team led by Ken Sansone of SL Environmental Law Group, defeated an effort to move its case for statewide environmental damage with PFAS products from the New Hampshire court system.

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