Explore key developments in PFAS litigation, focusing on product liability, environmental claims, and regulatory impacts.
Litigation regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances has continued to evolve, from product liability to environmental litigation to consumer class actions. Recent and forthcoming regulations continue to add new dimensions, potentially impacting multiple areas of legal practice and a variety of industries. Particularly, these claims have reached across the supply chain, including retailers and distributors with novel legal theories, further underscoring the need to stay updated on recent trends in this area.
Join James DeMay of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, LLC, and Michael A. Fazio of Dechert LLP in this CLE webcast as they discuss recent trends and share insights on how to navigate challenges arising from recent cases and regulations.
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Partner at Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, LLC
James DeMay is a partner with Milberg Colemen Bryson Phillips Grossman, LLC (“Milberg”). For over 50 years, Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman (“Milberg”) and its affiliates have been protecting victims’ rights and have recovered over $50 billion for its clients. Milberg is a pioneer in environmental litigation and represents individuals and local governments around the world in matters relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Associate at Dechert LLP
Michael A. Fazio practices in a wide variety of litigation areas with a particular focus on mass torts and products liability litigation. He has substantial experience in defending complex class actions, including those involving claims for medical monitoring, property damage and consumer fraud. Mr. Fazio’s clients include companies from the performance materials, consumer goods and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Fazio has experience with many aspects of litigation strategy, including fact discovery, expert discovery, motions practice and appeals. In addition, he is well-versed in developing expert witnesses and preparing company witnesses for depositions. Further, he frequently prepares partners and senior attorneys for court hearings and advises them on various legal matters concerning class certification, civil procedure and attorney-client privilege.
