Articles Posted in New York

New York and California have recently imposed sweeping prohibitions on the sale of apparel containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These prohibitions have a broad scope and are effective and enforceable as of January 1, 2025. Clothing companies and their suppliers will be impacted by these state regulations. Applicability of…

Litigation risks associated with per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to grow, as demonstrated by settlements over the last year in the set of claims being adjudicated in a multidistrict litigation (MDL-2873) in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina (“MDL”) and other recent lawsuits. AFFF Settlements…