Environmental Evolutions features hosts Linn Bumpers and Scott Novak along with lawyers and industry guests who explore emerging ideas and recent developments in environmental law and policy. Long time host Megan Berge has left Baker Botts for an in-house role. We congratulate her and look forward to her becoming a long time listener.
Episodes
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
In this episode, host Megan Berge talks with partners Josh Frank and Alexandra Dunn about new litigation trend – consumers bringing lawsuits against companies for not disclosing that certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are in their products. Recent cases impact fast food, cosmetic, grocery, garment, and – are determined to be in their fast food wrappers, cosmetics, or clothing. Resource links, including a quick reference chart of recent cases, are below.
For questions, please reach out to Alex Dunn or Josh Frank.
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/health-effects/exposure.html
https://www.fda.gov/food/chemical-contaminants-food/questions-and-answers-pfas-food