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ARTICLE · 03 APRIL 2020

The perils of PFAS: Navigating civil liability claims of PFAS contamination

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This article is relevant to potential plaintiffs and defendants of civil liability claims relating to PFAS contamination.

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About this series

Welcome to the second article in our regular series, The Perils of PFAS. This series is designed to help you navigate the issues surrounding PFAS, a contaminant which is garnering greater scrutiny as the knowledge about its impacts continues to evolve.

This article is particularly relevant to potential plaintiffs and defendants of civil liability claims relating to PFAS contamination.

Recent developments

As you may know, several class actions have been brought in relation to the use of a PFAS containing product, known as aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), on sites throughout Australia. AFFF is a fire suppressant that is used in fire-fighting and fire-fighting training activities.

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