Taft partners Robert A. Bilott and David J. Butler continue to make headlines after their most recent victory against chemical giant DuPont. Bilott, who serves as co-lead counsel for the plaintiff's altering committee handling the litigation, has been in the spotlight since New York Times Magazine dubbed him "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016.

Recent articles/interviews include:

• “Tainted Water Near Colorado Bases Hints at Wider Safety Concerns,” The New York Times
• “The damage of the PFAS from America to Italy,” Italian online publication ASUD (translation)
• “An Update On The DuPont Chemical Federal Lawsuit Filed By Local Attorney Robert Bilott,” WVXU NPR radio broadcast
• “Judge wants answers on DuPont’s C8 liability,” Charleston Gazette-Mail
• “Congress urged to look behind Hoosick Falls in PFOA probe,” Times Union (subscription required)

Bilott is a member of the firm's Environmental, Litigation and Product Liability and Personal Injury groups. He represents a diverse range of clients on a wide variety of matters involving federal, state and local environmental laws and related litigation.

Butler is the partner-in-charge of Taft’s Columbus office. He is a business trial lawyer with experience representing companies in a wide range of complex, commercial legal matters, including class actions and multi-district litigation.