Did you receive a mail about a class action settlement concerning Family lawsuit against ‘forever chemicals’ 3M, Solvay over birth defects, illness? This review will help you partake in the class action settlement after confirming the authenticity of the mail.
What Is ‘forever chemicals’ lawsuit against 3M?
Charles R. Walzer and Rae B. Walzer filed a lawsuit against Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC, The 3M Company and DuPont, among others.
The Walzers claim Solvay, 3M and DuPont knowingly and intentionally discharged harmful chemicals, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, into the environment. The lawsuit was filed in New Jersey federal court.
The plaintiffs are represented by Steven Phillips, Victoria Phillips, Russell Curley and Marc C. Gorrie of Phillips & Paolicelli LLP; Peter A. Kraus and Michael Connett of Water, Kraus & Paul; and Kevin Cooney of Cooney & Conway.
The case is Walzer, et al. v. Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC, et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-04174, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
What Is This Class Action All About?
Plaintiffs Charles R. Walzer and Rae B. Walzer claim the chemical companies put public health at risk by allegedly intentionally discharging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), among other harmful chemicals.
The Walzers, who reside in New Jersey, argue they, along with their child Carrie R. Walzer, suffer from a number of health issues as a result of the companies allegedly releasing the so-called “forever chemicals” into the environment.
“Plaintiffs’ injuries were foreseeably caused by Defendants’ misconduct, including their intentional manufacturing, use, discharge and/or disposal of toxic and dangerous chemicals,” the 3M and Solvay lawsuit states.
The Walzers claim they have lived near Solvay’s West Deptford facility in Pedricktown, New Jersey, since 1980, exposing them to chemicals through contaminated air, soil, groundwater and drinking water near the plant.
The family also lives near DuPont and Chemours’ Chambers Works in Pennsville and Carney’s Point townships, according to the lawsuit.
Who Is Eligible?
This settlement benefits all persons who have been exposed to PFAS.
How To Be Part of This Settlement
To partake in this settlement, class member must submit a valid and timely claim on the settlement website by Aug. 28, 2023.
Class members who wish to exclude themselves from or object to the Iowa Board of Regents class action settlement must do so no later than Aug. 28, 2023.
What Is The Pay For This Settlement?
The pay for this settlement varies and the proof of purchase is the SIMID/Unique ID.
The court has scheduled a final approval hearing for Aug. 28, 2023.
Conclusion
As you submit your claim to the settlement website, just like Iowa Board of Regents class action settlement we have reviewed, you’re doing so under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim.
