Corporate News: A Legal Update

PFAS, short for per- and poly-fluoroalkyls substances are man-made chemicals used to make hundreds of products for home and industry use, ranging from stain proofing and waterproofing to firefighting and non-stick surfaces. They are among the most durable and task-effective man-made chemicals, yet they can exist in the environment for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, PFAS are associated with serious health risks including cancer, children’s developmental issues, immune system and endocrine disruption, and diabetes. The greatest area of public concern is contaminated drinking water. Human exposure also occurs in soils, surface water contamination, air emissions and workplace exposure (especially manufacturing and firefighting).