Environmental Class Actions Litigation

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A Key Facet of Our Nationally Recognized Environmental Practice

Phillips Lytle is a national leader in environmental law. Our environmental experience dates back to the advent of water pollution legislation in 1970, the enactment of waste management laws in 1976, and the landfill cleanup laws of 1980.

Our rich history of progressive environmental representation has enabled our Environmental Practice to evolve into one of the most sophisticated practices in New York State and the nation. Our clients come from numerous industries and businesses, and many of them are FORTUNE 500 companies.

Environmental Class Action Representation

Our extensive experience representing Environmental Class Actions includes:

Defended a class action lawsuit brought on by employees of a chemical plant who alleged exposure to a potentially harmful chemical.
Defended Hooker Chemical Company (now Occidental Chemical Corporation) in personal injury and property damage claims brought on by more than 1,000 residents and former residents of Love Canal and Hyde Park Landfill. Plaintiffs sought, on more than one occasion, to obtain certification of a personal injury class who claimed to have suffered, or to have an increased risk of suffering, personal injuries due to alleged exposure to chemical discharges from both sites. Phillips Lytle successfully resisted multiple motions for class certification. After conducting discovery, developing expert analysis and engaging in motion practice, including obtaining a “Lone Pine” order requiring plaintiffs to produce sufficient proof to establish a prima facie case of exposure and causation, we successfully resolved all claims without proceeding to trial.
Defended numerous local industrial and commercial companies against personal injury and property damage claims brought about by numerous residents and achieved a resolution before trial, in Hosmer v. Honeywell, et al.
Defended personal injury, property damage, and medical monitoring class claims brought by neighbors to a landfill against several companies who were alleged to have disposed of waste at the landfill.