Fayetteville Works: A Major PFAS Settlement, but Litigation Continues
November 4th, 2026 — by Taylor Young — Category: Water Quality
Over the past decade, there have been thousands of lawsuits filed against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) manufacturers involving contamination of rivers and public drinking water, personal injuries, trespass, and other related claims. Many of these lawsuits have settled, and few have gone to trial. However, in 2015, one of the first major PFAS bellwether trials resulted in a jury awarding the plaintiff $1.6 million for personal injuries associated with PFAS exposure.
