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Navigating PFAS Litigation: Securing Municipal Remediation Funds
Michael G. Stag, Esq., Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner and Ashley Liuzza, Esq., Chief Operating Officer & Partner, Stag Liuzza, LLC

Abstract:

This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the legal strategies and current overview of PFAS litigation, focusing on how municipal lawyers can protect clients and secure funds for PFAS remediation. As environmental concerns and regulations intensify, municipal attorneys must understand statute of limitations issues, emerging regulations, and the current status of nationwide PFAS litigation, including the importance of timely action. Mike Stag is a court appointed member of the Plaintiff’s Executive Committee for the AFFF MDL, the national PFAS litigation resulting in settlements currently valued at more than $12.5 billion. He will share critical insights into the current settlements, future settlements, MDL status, significant deadlines, and the role of municipal attorneys in protecting public health by securing financial resources for their communities.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the legal and regulatory implications of PFAS contamination and how these issues drive litigation
The objectives and current status of AFFF MDL litigation.
The general terms and status of current settlements and amount of expected payments.
Gain insight into the scope, critical steps, and deadlines related to the current and pending settlements.
Learn how to navigate the legal process to secure funds to remediate PFAS contamination.
Explore case studies of municipal entities that have successfully secured funding through PFAS litigation.
Understand the various defendants, plaintiffs, and damage claims related to the AFFF MDL and settlements.
Stag Bio: