SPE COURSE: PFAS in Products—Litigation Trends

  SPE Course

PFAS in Products—Litigation Trends

  April 9, 2025
  11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
  Online

Next: Session 1 

  Summary

Product manufacturers continued to be scrutinized for the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 2024.  As the multi-district federal litigation involving large PFAS chemical makers continues to progress, plaintiff attorneys are also targeting PFAS-containing products in consumer protection class action litigation. Such lawsuits allege misleading product labeling based on the presence and nondisclosure of PFAS. Newly effective state-level restrictions on PFAS presence in products may prompt even more litigation in 2025. This presentation will discuss current trends and future litigation threats for product manufacturers.

  Agenda

April 9, 2025
  Session 1
Duration: 1 Hour

  Resources

  • TBA

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1 Session
 
Level: Intermediate
 
Total Hours: 1 Hour
 
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  Instructor

Guy Temple
Shareholder
Reinhart

Guy Temple is a shareholder in Reinhart’s Litigation Practice and co-chair of the firm’s PFAS Practice, where he counsels product manufacturers, developers, dealers and distributors in avoiding, defending and prosecuting complex commercial disputes. He also assists product manufacturers and distributors in navigating the rapidly changing state and federal regulatory landscape and litigation environment of PFAS "forever chemical" content in manufactured and imported products.

  Questions? Contact:

For questions, contact Iván D. López.

  Who Should Attend?

Professionals from the entire spectrum of the plastic industry, with a particular focus on:

  • Material and additives suppliers
  • Extrusion: Film/sheet/wire and cable production
  • Medical plastics
  • Automotive/aerospace sectors
  • Textiles and sportswear industries

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the news about PFAS restrictions and seeking a better understanding of potential litigation threats?

Do you want to determine if your business could be affected and take proactive measures?

Does your business involve fluoropolymers or additives that may contain PFAS, such as mold release agents, foam blowing agents, processing aids, anti-stick agents, fire-retardants, and anticorrosive coatings, among others?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this webinar is designed for you!

  Why Should You Attend?

Are you in the plastics industry and concerned about the rising scrutiny of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in your products?

Are you facing increasing litigation over PFAS-containing plastics, putting your brand reputation and business at risk?

Do you struggle with complying with new state-level PFAS restrictions and the potential legal challenges they bring?

Is your company dealing with misleading product labeling claims related to PFAS presence or nondisclosure?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this presentation is for you. Explore the latest trends in PFAS litigation within the plastics industry, understand the impact of new regulations, and learn how to protect your business from future legal threats.

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