Taft partner Robert A. Bilott was recently quoted in several articles about PFAS contamination and the chemical companies that have produced or used them. The toxic chemicals, linked to several health problems, have been found in drinking water and are under review by officials in several states. To learn more, visit the following articles:

• “DuPont, 3M Concealed Evidence of PFAS Risks,” Union of Concerned Scientists
• “Military challenging states on $2 billion chemical liability,” Gatehouse Media
• “New Jersey is Making Companies Pay for Toxic Contamination—Shining a New Light on a Little-Known Offender,” The Intercept

Bilott serves as co-lead counsel for the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee (PSC) in Multi-District Litigation (MDL) against DuPont involving PFOA personal injury claims. He also serves as advisory counsel to the PSC in the MDL involving PFAS in firefighting foam. He has been dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare” in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016. 

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