Environmental MDLs
Environmental contamination litigation involving toxic chemicals, pesticides, and pollutants that have caused widespread harm to communities and individuals. These cases often involve both personal injury claims and property damage.
About Environmental MDLs
Environmental MDLs address contamination from industrial chemicals, agricultural products, and other toxic substances. These cases often involve long-term exposure that leads to cancer, neurological damage, and other serious health conditions.
Environmental litigation frequently includes multiple types of plaintiffs: individuals with health conditions, water utilities seeking cleanup costs, municipalities dealing with contaminated infrastructure, and property owners with contaminated land.
Common Contaminants
- PFAS/PFOA
"Forever chemicals" in water
- Herbicides
Roundup, Paraquat
- Industrial Chemicals
TCE, benzene, dioxins
- Firefighting Foam
AFFF at military bases
Major Environmental Litigations
AFFF/PFAS Litigation
"Forever chemicals" from firefighting foam contaminating water supplies nationwide.
Paraquat Litigation
Herbicide exposure linked to Parkinson's disease in farm workers and applicators.
Roundup Litigation
Glyphosate weedkiller linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers.
Key Issues in Environmental Litigation
Water Contamination
Chemicals leaching into groundwater and public water systems, requiring costly cleanup and treatment.
Failure to Warn
Companies may be liable for failing to warn about known health hazards of their products.
Long-Term Exposure
Many environmental diseases develop over decades, making causation complex to establish.
All Environmental MDLs
4 active MDLs with 25,716 pending actions
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Litigation
Paraquat Litigation
Roundup Litigation
Oil Spill by the Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20,
Exposed to Toxic Chemicals?
If you've been exposed to environmental contaminants and developed health problems, you may be eligible to file a claim.