ECA Environmental & Product Liability Litigation Report

The Roux ECA team is pleased to introduce ECA’s Environmental & Product Liability Litigation Report, or ECA Blog, for our clients and other interested parties. The report will track emerging trends in environmental and mass tort litigation and provide information and commentary on tort and bankruptcy litigation rulings, legislation, state and federal environmental regulations, insurance coverage issues, and scientific and medical evidentiary matters.

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Kroger, New Mexico Reaches $85 Million Opioid Settlement

December 28, 2022

Following a recent bench trial, Kroger and New Mexico’s Attorney General reached a settlement of $85 million for Kroger’s alleged role in furthering the opioid epidemic. The settlement will preclude any further opioid litigation brought against the retailer by the...

Climate Risks & Resilience: How to Prepare for Reporting Requirements

December 15, 2022

Recently, the Biden administration proposed their Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule, which would require federal government contractors to disclose climate-related emissions and financial data, and to set science-based emissions reductions targets. This rule is part of the Biden...

U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Surpass 100,000 in 2021, New CDC Data Shows

May 12, 2022

Drug overdose deaths topped 100,000 last year, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). After accounting for underreporting, the CDC predicts there were over 107,600 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. over the...

Class Action Filed Against McDonald’s for Use of PFAS in Packaging

March 28, 2022

An Illinois resident filed a proposed class action against McDonald’s Corp. for the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—PFAS—in the company’s food packaging, alleging the chemicals may increase the risk of cancer and other illnesses in humans. On behalf of...

SEC Proposes New Environmental Corporate Disclosure Regulations

March 24, 2022

On March 21, The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed for public comment amendments to the U.S. Securities Act that would mandate disclosure of climate change risks by registrants in annual reports and registration statements. As part of President...