Can I Sue a Pipeline Company for Damages?
People impacted by pipeline incidents often wonder “Can I sue a pipeline company?” The short answer is yes. Pipeline owners and operators are responsible under the law for any damages they negligently cause, and in some instances, may be held strictly liable. Pipelines Can Leak or Explode Causing Damages You may hear in the news […]
Oilfield Legacy Litigation
Historically, oil and gas companies operating in Louisiana from the early 1900s through the 1980s had very poor waste management practices. These practices in combination with little to no oversight left a “legacy” of pollution in Louisiana. The resulting litigation has been coined “legacy litigation.” WHAT IS LEGACY LITIGATION? The oil and gas industry branded […]
Can Fire Fighting Foam Cause Cancer?
Exposure to fire fighting foam can cause cancer. Many fire fighters were exposed to C8 chemicals in fire fighting foam. These chemicals include PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS. Exposures to these chemicals have been scientifically proven to cause cancer by attacking the immune system. Lawsuits for Exposure to Firefighting Foam Firefighters have filed thousands of lawsuits […]
Fossil Fuel Dependence
A common retort to the U.S.’s renewed push towards cleaner, renewable energy and away from fossil fuels is that “we will never get rid of oil, it’s in everything.” While most people associate oil with gasoline and driving, the refining of oil produces a wide variety of petroleum-based products from PVC to panty hose from […]
How do I report an environmental concern?
When faced with an environmental concern, many people wonder “What can I do?” or “Who should I tell?” While the system for reporting environmental concerns isn’t perfect, there are resources for concerned citizens. Reporting environmental concerns can help the problem be addressed quicker and aid the appropriate authorities in tracking releases. Reporting a Violation of […]
Mike Stag Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee
We are pleased to announce that U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel appointed Mike Stag to serve on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in the AFFF Litigation. MDL No. 2873, In Re: Aqueous Film Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation is where AFFF cases are consolidated. The Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee is tasked with overseeing every aspect of the […]
The Problem with PFAS for Municipalities
PFAS – THE COST TO TAXPAYERS AND RATEPAYERS Massachusetts recently announced a $4 million state grant to the Littleton Electric Light and Water Department from the Clean Water Trust, a Massachusetts state agency that improves water quality by providing low interest loans and grants to municipalities. This grant is intended to help Littleton fund the […]
LONE PINE ORDERS in Environmental Litigation
In some environmental cases, our clients are faced with motions for Lone Pine orders. Lone Pine orders are special case management tools sought by defendants in class action lawsuits. Lone Pine orders typically require plaintiffs to supply evidence of injury, exposure, and causation prior to discovery. Discovery is the process by which a party to […]
Update on AFFF Litigation
Stag Liuzza represents hundreds of firefighters who have developed cancer or other serious injuries due to their exposure to Aqueous Film Forming Foams (“AFFF”). We also represent municipalities and airports for contamination of their properties or water systems as a result of AFFF. What is AFFF? AFFF is used to extinguish liquid fuel fires and […]
How do I know if my property is contaminated?
Landowners may not know their property is contaminated. Landowners will often come to us with some concern that their property may be contaminated. However, they are often unsure. They may have heard rumors that a neighbor’s property had contamination or that there were historic oil and gas operations on their property. Wherever their concern comes […]