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Defendants Move to Toss Thousands of Plaintiffs in 'Forever Chemical' MDL

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PlaintiffWire News Desk · via Law.com · Federal / MDL · July 7, 2026 · filing
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Defendants in a multidistrict litigation involving PFAS contamination have moved to dismiss a substantial number of plaintiffs from the case. The motion represents a significant procedural development in the ongoing MDL, which addresses claims related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as 'forever chemicals' due to their persistence in the environment and human bodies. No settlement amount or specific ruling has been announced.

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