Environmental Harm
Sandman Law is actively litigating cases against the manufacturers of these products, to recover damages for environmental harm and personal injury. If you or someone you love has been harmed by their use, Sandman Law can fight for compensation.
PFAS
“PFAS”—short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are chemicals used to repel water, grease, and stains. They are often found in household products like nonstick pans (e.g. “Teflon”), food packaging, waterproof jackets, and carpets; personal care products like waterproof mascaras and eyeliners, sunscreen, shampoo, and shaving cream; and firefighting foam on military bases and commercial airports.
MTBE
Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is a gasoline additive responsible for numerous environmental and health concerns. It has polluted groundwater due to MTBE-containing gasoline being spilled or leaked at gas stations. MTBE spreads more easily underground than other gasoline components due to its higher solubility in water, and proper remediation is costly.
Roundup
Roundup is the most widely used weed-killer in the world—commonly used in lawns, gardens, parks, playgrounds, and elsewhere. More than 250 million pounds of Roundup are sprayed each year as Monsanto, its manufacturer, generates in excess of $6 billion in annual revenue.
Paraquat
Paraquat is an herbicide that has been commercially available since 1962 and is among the most widely used around the world. Because of its high potential for misuse and poisonings, Paraquat can be mixed, loaded, and/or applied only by those who have completed an EPA-approved training program.