Product Liability/ Toxic Tort Defense

Represents product manufacturer in multiple coordinated lawsuits throughout California regarding groundwater contamination due to historical applications of soil fumigants. Successfully negotiated resolution of dozens of lawsuits, often by dismissal with no settlement payment.

Firm Highlights

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What's At Stake As 9th Circ. Eyes Cultural Resource Damages

On April 17, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal will hear oral argument in Pakootas v. Teck Cominco on a question that has plagued CERCLA NRD practitioners and parties for years, if not...

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"Forever Chemicals" and Their Impact on the Wine Industry

Forever chemicals continue to make headlines and are rapidly becoming a focal point of state and federal regulations, as well as environmental, product, and personal injury litigation. These persistent chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

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Calif. Climate Superfund Bill Faces Legal, Technical Hurdles

California could soon join forces with other states in sending the fossil fuel industry a massive bill for the costs of coping with climate change. Senate Bill (SB) 684 [i] and its companion act...

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California Legislature Sets First Hearing on New “Climate Superfund” Bill That Would Impose Wide-Ranging Liability on Fossil Fuel Industry

On April 2, 2025, the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee will hold the first hearing on SB 684 – the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 (click link for bill text from California...

News

Lawdragon Names Farella Lawyers Among Leading Environmental Lawyers

Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that five lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers list. The Farella lawyers recognized are: Sarah...

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Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Linda Sobczynski Gilleran to Partner

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The Impacts of the Nation’s First Textiles EPR Law

California Senate Bill (S.B.) 707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28 and is the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law specific to textiles in...

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SB 707: The Nation's First EPR Law Specific to Textiles

CalRecycle, the agency overseeing California’s recycling and waste management programs, reports that Californians dispose of 1.2 million tons of textiles annually, accounting for 3% of landfilling. California Senate Bill (SB) 707 – the Responsible...

Event

Introduction to Environmental Litigation: Key Litigation Strategies, Regulatory Frameworks, and Common Challenges

Linda Gilleran is a panelist on the Strafford webinar, "Introduction to Environmental Litigation: Key Litigation Strategies, Regulatory Frameworks, and Common Challenges." Click here to register.

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Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices

Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2025 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell &ndash...