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We believe clean air and water are fundamental human rights.

For nearly four decades, manufacturer W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. used toxic poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” at its Cherry Hill Plant in Elkton, Md. When prompted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2006, Gore agreed to phase out the use of certain PFAS chemicals by the end of 2015. As recently as Feb. 2, 2022, however, Gore was on record opposing legislative efforts to place restrictions on PFAS in Maryland, arguing the current definition of PFAS chemicals is overly broad and shouldn’t include PTFE.  

People who live and work near Gore’s Cherry Hill Plant allege the company contaminated their groundwater, surface water and soil when it dumped chemical wastewater and released large plumes of PFAS vapors in the air. They allege that as a result, the surrounding community has been and continues to be exposed to toxic chemicals that persist in the environment and increase the  risk of harm to health.  

Our team alongside our co-counsel filed a putative class action on February 1, 2023 for residents, business owners, and others affected by the PFAS contamination near the Cherry Hill Plant. We are committed to obtaining justice for our clients and aspire to improve public health in the Elkton area and surrounding communities by holding Gore & Associates accountable.

Learn more about this litigation here. If you think your water may be contaminated and you’re interested in joining this litigation, please contact us so we can work with you to determine the best path forward.

Practicing Attorneys

Chase T. Brockstedt

Partner

Chase Brockstedt is the lead partner in the firm’s injury litigation department. He has dedicated his career to representing individuals who have been injured through no fault of their own and are seeking fair compensation. Chase has substantial experience in navigating the complicated world of insurance to ensure that his client’s medical bills and lost wages are paid on time and to recover damages for pain, suffering and permanent injuries.

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Philip C. Federico

Partner

Phil Federico specializes in mass tort/class action lawsuits and environmental law. He has been involved in historic and groundbreaking litigation with verdicts and settlements totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Phil also has extensive experience in personal injury, sexual abuse and misconduct, and healthcare.

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Brent Ceryes

Partner

Brent Ceryes is a partner at BMBF and has experience in environmental law personal injury, sexual abuse and misconduct, and healthcare litigation. He served as counsel in the $123 million class action settlement in the Earl Bradley pedophile pediatrician case and in the $190 million class action settlement with The Johns Hopkins Hospital arising out of the conduct of Nikita Levy, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist who surreptitiously videotaped his patients during gynecologic examinations. He also has first and second chair jury trial experience representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice actions.

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Catherine M. Cramer

Attorney

Catherine is an experienced and accomplished litigator with a passion for helping others. Catherine is part of the firm’s Mass Tort & Environmental Litigation team and has assisted clients in class action litigation in obtaining favorable results to improve environmental conditions and health hazards in their communities as well as substantial compensation.

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Matthew P. Legg

Attorney

Matt assists in representing clients in a variety of mass tort and class action matters. He is currently involved in cases regarding individuals exposed to potential bloodborne pathogens in an ambulatory surgery center, dozens of public entities in litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors, and numerous school boards in lawsuits against vaping company JUUL.

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