File #: 23-1134    Version: 1
Type: Attorneys Matters Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/6/2023 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 12/12/2023 Final action: 12/12/2023
Title: PFAS Class Action Settlement; In Re: Aqueous Film Forming Foams Product Liability Litigation
Indexes: Class Actions, Settlement, Utilities, Utilities Department
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

Title

PFAS Class Action Settlement; In Re: Aqueous Film Forming Foams Product Liability Litigation

Recommended Action

The County Attorney’s Office recommends the BOCC resolve to opt-in to the class action lawsuit because we would fall into class members. The County Public Water Systems immediately complete baseline testing and submit results on the relevant Claims Forms, the Claimant Information Form, as well as the Public Water System Settlement Claims Form to the Claims Administrator. The County Attorney’s Office also recommends it consider taking steps to eliminate PFAS from our public drinking water.