Napoli Shkolnik Announces $316.5 Million Settlement with BASF Corporation in AFFF MDL
21 Mayo 2024 - 8:15AM
Business Wire
Napoli Shkolnik, along with Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead and Interim
Class Counsel, is proud to announce a $316.5 million settlement
with BASF Corporation (“BASF”) in the ongoing multi-district
litigation (“MDL”) over the contamination of drinking water with
toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) resulting from
the widespread use of aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”). The
settlement was negotiated by Napoli Shkolnik Partner Paul J. Napoli
and the other Co-Lead Counsel in the AFFF MDL and resolves BASF’s
liability for claims held by Public Water Systems across the
country that have been impacted by actual or threatened
contamination of their water systems with PFAS.
This settlement with BASF comes on the heels of successful
negotiations with three other major defendants—3M Company, DuPont,
and Tyco Fire Products—to resolve their respective liabilities to
Public Water Systems for PFAS contamination. Collectively, these
settlements are expected to provide more than $14 billion in
compensation to Public Water Systems across the country that are
grappling with PFAS contamination in their drinking water
supplies.
“This settlement underscores our continued commitment to
protecting public health and ensuring that communities across the
country have access to clean water. It also sends a clear message
that companies who manufactured PFAS or products that contained
PFAS will be held accountable for the harm they have caused to the
environment and individuals exposed to these toxic chemicals.
Although this settlement represents another major victory for those
impacted by PFAS, there is still a lot more to be done and our team
remains committed to seeking justice for the individuals and
communities injured by the pervasive PFAS contamination that exists
in this country,” said Napoli Shkolnik Partner Paul Napoli.
PFAS, also known as the “forever chemicals”, are manmade,
synthetic compounds that research has shown pose significant risks
to the environment and human health. Subject to certain eligibility
requirements, Public Water Systems will be able to seek
compensation under the settlement to put towards the cost of
treatment systems or other efforts aimed at remediating the PFAS
contamination in their systems and/or water sources, thereby
ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of public water
supplies nationwide.
“Access to clean drinking water is not just a basic human need
but a fundamental right,” says Napoli Shkolnik Partner Andrew
Croner. “In recent years, our firm has devoted an incalculable
amount of time towards ensuring that right remains protected for
all Americans and this settlement represents another significant
step in achieving that goal.”
“We are proud of the work that has led to these successful
outcomes for our clients,” adds firm Partner Coral M. Odiot-Rivera.
“These achievements are not just legal successes but have a
meaningful impact in restoring the communities' trust in their
right to clean water."
Learn more by clicking here to sign up and protect your water
system: www.WaterUtilitySettlement.com
About Napoli Shkolnik
Napoli Shkolnik is a national law firm providing representation
in complex environmental litigation, including cases involving
hazardous substances and their adverse impact on communities. With
a dedicated team of attorneys and a proven track record of success,
Napoli Shkolnik provides exceptional legal representation and
fights for justice on behalf of those affected by environmental
wrongdoing.
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Paul J. Napoli pnapoli@nsprlaw.com (516) 639-6909
Hunter J. Shkolnik hunter@nsprlaw.com (917) 544-0009
Coral M. Odiot-Rivera codiot@nsprlaw.com (787) 504-4114
Andrew Croner acroner@napolilaw.com (410) 971-5369