Dechert Re:Torts

Key Developments in Product Liability and Mass Torts

In this monthly newsletter you'll find insights and analysis covering significant legal trends, landmark cases, and strategic considerations for businesses facing complex litigation. It serves as a valuable tool for staying informed about the evolving landscape of tort law and its implications for various industries.

REGULATORY REVIEW

EPA to Expand PFAS Reporting and Delay Separate PFAS Reporting Rule

EPA’s recent regulations highlight the complexities in its expanding oversight of hundreds of PFAS compounds.

HOT TOPICS

U.S. Judicial Conference to Evaluate Third-Party Litigation Funding Disclosure Rule

The Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure agrees to create subcommittee to study potential uniform litigation financing disclosure rule.

EXPERTS EXAMINED

Northern District of California Rejects Claims That Tampons Contain Harmful Levels of PFAS 

The Northern District of California granted The Proctor & Gamble Company’s motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging the company mislabeled tampons containing PFAS, rejecting both Plaintiffs’ Total Organic Fluorine testing, used by Plaintiffs as a proxy for PFAS testing, as well as allegations that exposure to PFAS at very low levels is sufficient to plausibly allege harm.