With: Chelsea Murtha, Jessica K. Ferrell and Joseph Paunovich
Director of Sustainability at the American Apparel & Footwear Association, partner at Marten Law LLP and partner at Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles office
Host: John B. Quinn
Founder and chairman, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
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John is joined by Chelsea Murtha, the Director of Sustainability at the American Apparel & Footwear Association; Jessica K. Ferrell, a partner at Marten Law LLP; and Joseph Paunovich, a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles and Salt Lake City offices. They discuss the legal challenges surrounding PFOS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, including the impact of federal and state regulations, the history of PFOS litigation, and the difficulties of proving harm from their use in consumer products. They also discuss the need for companies to be proactive in managing these chemicals and claims, engage with policymakers, and ensure bulletproof marketing.
Published: Jul 20 2023
