In a significant development within the legal landscape surrounding “forever chemicals,” a South Carolina federal judge has awarded nearly $96 million in fees and costs to the lead counsel representing public water systems. These fees come as a result of negotiations culminating in a $316.5 million agreement with BASF Corp. and a $750 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP. These chemicals, commonly known as PFAS, have been at the center of numerous legal battles due to their persistent environmental and health impacts.
The settlements reflect ongoing efforts to hold corporations accountable for the contamination caused by these compounds, with the presiding judge commending the attorneys involved as “some of the most qualified mass tort litigators in America.” This recognition underscores the complexity and significance of litigation in the context of environmental law. For further information, the complete article is available on Law360.