Litigation surrounding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” is experiencing a significant shift. For over two decades, most PFAS-related lawsuits have centered on personal injury claims or environmental damage, particularly to water resources. However, recent trends indicate a growing number of consumer class actions, focusing on the failure to disclose the presence of PFAS in products as either ingredients or contaminants.
This emerging legal battleground has the potential to become a major avenue for PFAS litigation. A detailed analysis of this new wave of lawsuits can be found in a recent article.