Defending PFAS Liability Cases: Strategies for Challenging Causation and Standing in Multi-Defendant Cases
Recording of a 90-minute CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will discuss managing the risk of PFAS litigation and navigating the injuries, costs, and claims being asserted by individuals, secondary users, landowners, and others. The panel will analyze the key difficulties plaintiffs face in proving standing and causation in PFAS lawsuits against multiple defendants and other potential defenses.
Outline
- Introduction to PFAS
- Standing and causation: Hardwick v. 3M
- Consumer products litigation and state law
- Insurance issues
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What kind of testing are plaintiffs relying on?
- What is the impact of In Re: E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co. C-8 Pers. Inj. Litig., (Hardwick v. 3M Co.), 87 F.4th 315 (6th Cir. 2023)?
- What are the issues related to insurance coverage?
Faculty
Emily M. Lamond
Member
Cole Schotz
Ms. Lamond is a member in the firm’s Environmental Department. She counsels on the practical implications of... | Read More
Ms. Lamond is a member in the firm’s Environmental Department. She counsels on the practical implications of environmental liability risks in business transactions, hazardous site remediation projects, manufacturing, energy and other industrial operations, enforcement defense, environmental litigation and cost recovery actions. Ms. Lamond specializes in developing and implementing environmental risk mitigation and management strategies that enable her clients to achieve their business objectives.
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Alexander E. (Alex) Potente
Partner
Clyde & Co
Potente is an experienced trial lawyer who represents insurers in complex commercial and insurance litigation matters,... | Read More
Potente is an experienced trial lawyer who represents insurers in complex commercial and insurance litigation matters, including coverage disputes pertaining to general liability and professional liability policies, the defense of consumer class actions against insurers, and bad faith coverage litigation. He handles complex coverage issues arising from mass-tort sexual and elder abuse, pollution (pollution liability and long-tail CGL/excess), product defects, public sector liability, business interruption, medical devices, and employment claims. Mr. Potente also represents insurance brokers in defense of professional negligence claims.
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Natalie E. Rainer
Partner
K&L Gates
Ms. Rainer is a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office and a member of the Health Care and FDA practice. She... | Read More
Ms. Rainer is a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office and a member of the Health Care and FDA practice. She focuses her practice primarily in the food and beverage industry. Ms. Rainer practices food and drug law, advising clients on regulatory requirements for foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and food and drug packaging in jurisdictions around the world, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. She has in-depth experience in evaluating the regulatory status of food additives, color additives, and food-contact materials. Ms. Rainer counsels companies on advertising and labeling requirements, including claim substantiation, nutrition labeling, menu labeling, and environmental claims. She also provides guidance regarding compliance with U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations, including the Bioengineered Labeling rules, organic rules, and regulations related to additives in meat and poultry products. Ms. Rainer enjoys public speaking and also provides clients with customized training on labeling, claims, and regulatory frameworks for foods and other FDA-regulated products.
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