Lawyers representing DuPont in their water contamination settlement case are seeking sanctions against lawyers hailing from a Southern California wholesaler for what they term to be consistent “abusive, unreasonable and vexatious behavior.” This action comes in response to a series of events that have been seen as significantly impeding the successful distribution of the $1.19 billion settlement agreement.
The settlement in question is set to offer compensation to multiple retail water providers across the United States in regard to the presence of “toxic chemicals,” specifically perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in public drinking water supplies. This settlement was a significant outcome in the ongoing endeavor to address the concerning prevalence of these substances.
On March 15, the sanctions motion was put forth, accusing the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s lawyers of partaking in what has been branded as a “bad-faith course of conduct.” The conduct in question includes allegedly disseminating incorrect information to members of the class, filing unwarranted objections, and making libelous statements about class counsel.
It remains to be seen what the outcome of this recent development will be, and how it will ultimately impact the progress and implementation of the aforementioned settlement agreement. Detailed coverage of this unfolding legal situation can be found here.