Akerman attorneys dive into the evolving landscape of PFAS regulation and litigation in a new Bloomberg Law article. As we enter 2025, the interplay between political objectives and recent legal trends is shaping the future of “forever chemicals” oversight. This piece explores how the appointment of a new EPA Administrator under the current administration may impact existing PFAS regulations and highlights the proactive measures taken by various states to implement their own PFAS controls.

Written by Akerman attorneys Xakema Henderson, Valerie Lott, and Bryce Pilawski, the article delves into the shifting focus of PFAS-related lawsuits, moving beyond traditional claims of water contamination to target consumer product manufacturers. It examines how courts are adapting to these new challenges, including interpretations of scientific findings and plaintiffs’ articulation of economic damages.

“The recent wave of PFAS litigation has left courts doing their best to apply existing precedent to novel issues, as this newly minted landscape continues evolving,” the attorneys write.