In the 1970s and 1980s a construction worker helped install underground water and sewer lines in California. This was his regular job, the way he made a living and fed his family. The lines included pipes manufactured with asbestos. Using asbestos meant the pipes would be easier to make and cheaper to produce (increasing profit…

UPDATE: W&L attorneys, along with our legal partners, settled the case through mediation for $28 million. Weitz & Luxenberg P.C., together with Nashville, TN counsel May and Ryan, PLC have filed an environmental lawsuit against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on behalf of 109 citizens in Roane County and surrounding areas. This legal action is…

It can cause even the most ruthless corporate CEO to tug nervously at his shirt collar and gulp hard when told that squaring off against him in court will be the brawny, knock-out-king of a law firm co-founded in 1986 by super attorney Perry Weitz, Esq. Mr. Weitz — bold and resolute, relentlessly so —…

Renowned environmental and consumer class action attorney Robin Greenwald, Esq., is one of our distinguished “of counsel” lawyers — meaning, she possesses knowledge and skills that make her of incalculable special importance to our clients and to us. A former Assistant United States Attorney and Assistant Chief of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environmental Crimes…

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What Are Dioxins? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines dioxins as “a family of structurally and chemically related” poisonous compounds. Dioxins are present in the environment worldwide. Dioxins include: Sources of Dioxin Contamination Dioxins are persistent environmental pollutants — they remain in the environment for years after release. They are especially prevalent in the food…

What Is TCE? TCE is a volatile liquid, meaning it evaporates at room temperature. It is colorless and has a mild, sweet smell. It is primarily used to make hydrofluorocarbon chemicals like refrigerants and to remove grease from metal parts. It is also used in dry cleaning for spot removal, and in paint removers, adhesives,…

There have been thousands of oil and chemical spills in the waters in and around the United States, ranging from massive events like the BP Deepwater Horizon explosion to relatively small problems with fuel transfers. The origins of petroleum spills can include sea vessels, drilling rigs, pipelines, terminals, tanker trucks, and service stations. Petroleum spills…

What Is PCE-PERC? The Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) describes PCE-PERC (also known as perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene) as a nonflammable colorless liquid. People exposed to it in high concentrations can get sick and even die. According to the EPA, this volatile organic compound is manufactured to be used as a solvent. It…