Environmental

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.

Supreme Court Statue - Environmental Litigation
4
Active MDLs
25,716
Pending Actions
39,624
Total Filed
$10B+
AFFF Settlement (3M)

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

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

Exposed to Toxic Chemicals?

If you've been exposed to environmental contaminants and developed health problems, you may be eligible to file a claim.