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Napoli Shkolnik – Ruling Clears Path to Trial in Flint Water Litigation against US Government

Napoli Shkolnik - Ruling Clears Path to Trial in Flint Water Litigation against US Govt

In a groundbreaking decision, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has denied the federal government’s motion for summary judgment seeking dismissal of claims brought by Flint children and families…

What a Court’s Recent Recommendation Signals for EtO Victims

What a court's recent recommendation signals for ETO victims

A recent court recommendation marks a major step forward in our efforts to hold polluters accountable in Puerto Rico. A federal magistrate judge has recommended that critical claims move forward…

Paul Napoli Recognized as a 2024 Law360 Environmental MVP for Exceptional Contributions to Environmental Litigation

Recognized as a 2024 Law360 Environmental MVP for Exceptional Contributions to Environmental Litigation

Paul Napoli, a partner at Napoli Shkolnik, has been named one of the 2024 Law360 Environmental MVPs, recognizing his exceptional contributions to environmental litigation. This prestigious accolade highlights Napoli’s successful…

Following A Hazardous Chemical Fire, Napoli Shkolnik Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Rockdale County Against Bio-Lab, Inc. and KIK Consumer Products Inc.

Rockdale County Lawsuit Filed

In response to a four-alarm-fire that erupted on September 29, 2024, at Bio-Lab’s facility in Conyers, Napoli Shkolnik has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for Northern…

Baltimore City Takes on Big Plastic Polluters in Landmark Lawsuit

Baltimore City Takes on Big Plastic Polluters in Landmark Lawsuit

Baltimore, Maryland is awash in plastic waste, and the City is seeking accountability from some of the biggest plastic polluters—including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Frito Lay—for contributing to what they have…

Napoli Shkolnik Announces $316.5 Million Settlement with BASF Corporation in AFFF MDL

Napoli Shkolnik announces $316.5 Million settlement with BASF in AFFF MDL

Napoli Shkolnik, along with Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead and Interim Class Counsel, is proud to announce a $316.5 million settlement with BASF Corporation (“BASF”) in the ongoing multi-district litigation (“MDL”) over the…

Napoli Shkolnik Applauds EPA’s CERCLA Designation of PFOA and PFOS

EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS hazardous substances under CERCLA

Napoli Shkolnik supports the Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) recent decision to classify Perfluorooctanoic Acid (“PFOA”) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (“PFOS”) as  hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability…

AFFF MDL Co-Leads Secure $750 Million Settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP in AFFF MDL

$750Million Settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP in AFFF MDL

In a monumental stride towards addressing the nation’s PFAS water contamination crisis, Paul Napoli, along with the co-leads of the AFFF Multi-District Litigation, have achieved a groundbreaking $750 million settlement…

Napoli Shkolnik Applauds EPA’s Historic Action on PFAS Regulation in Drinking Water

Napoli Shkolnik Applauds EPA’s Historic Action on PFAS Regulation in Drinking Water

Napoli Shkolnik, a law firm at the forefront of litigation against PFAS manufacturers, applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for its landmark decision to establish regulatory limits on per-and…

Judge Approves Historic $12.5 Billion 3M Settlement to Clean America’s Water Supplies

12.5 billion dollar settlement with 3M

Settlement follows $1.18 billion DuPont approval Napoli Shkolnik and the other members of the PFAS Settlement Steering Committee praised U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel’s decision to approve the historic $12.5…