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At an industry presentation about dangerous “forever chemicals,” lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed.

The defense lawyer minced no words as he addressed a room full of plastic-industry executives. Prepare for a wave of lawsuits​ with​ potentially “astronomical” costs​. Speaking at a conference earlier this year, the lawyer, Brian Gross, said the coming litigation could “dwarf anything related to asbestos,” one of the most sprawling corporate-liability battles in United States history.

Mr. Gross was referring to PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that have emerged as one of the major pollution issues of our time. Used for decades in countless everyday objects — cosmetics, takeout containers, frying pans — PFAS have been linked to serious health risks including cancer. Last month the federal government said several types of PFAS must be removed from the drinking water of hundreds of millions of Americans.

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[–] [email protected] 114 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Can’t wait to get a 60 cent check for all the plastics these companies put into my balls

[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 months ago (1 children)

...but maybe you'll get featured on everyone's favorite show: Ow! My Balls!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

True Life My Balls are Plastic

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I want bigger balls. Can they pump more plastic safely into my balls? Plastic filled balls have more bounce.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

spherical, with a world map tattoed

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Yes please!

[–] [email protected] 52 points 3 months ago (2 children)

There needs to be prison time.

If you can personally cash in today, and leave the consequences for the company to handle 30 years later, there’s a massive incentive to be reckless.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

They should be paying restitution in perpetuity. Same with big oil and carbon reduction. The “one and done” fine system could never put a dent in the damage these companies have done.

Create a new annual fiscal penalty on the violators’ profits until their damage has been resolved, then watch how fast those fuckers motivate to end a crisis.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

They'll get a small fine, a golden parachute for the executives, and lot's of finger wagging and you will just have to accept it!

[–] [email protected] 44 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Didn't Dupont just spin off two new companies lol?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

As a matter of fact they did. They split into DuPont, Corteva, and Dow, although I’m not sure which one is holding the bag for the impending suits.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (2 children)

"Are your balls filled with plastic? You may be entitled to financial compensation"

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"Is the plastic stored in your balls?"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

No, no - this is the forever chemicals in your blood. The plastic in your balls will be a whole other thing!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago

The Politicians - Can’t wait for the ~~Bribe~~ “Campaign Contribution” for making a law that retroactively protects these companies!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

The other lawyers: Bring it on!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Lllllllllllet’s get ready to ruuummmblllllllle!