We expect state and federal governmental agencies to protect us from hazards posed by chemicals, toxic waste, and other contaminants that damage our environment and result in significant health risks to ourselves and our loved ones. For the most part, the government does do a good job of keeping us safe. But did you know that we as citizens also have the power to protect ourselves, our homes and loved ones by banding together to fight companies that expose us to environmental dangers? In environmental class action lawsuits, groups of people who have suffered personal injury and/or property damage join together to secure compensation for, and force cleanups of, problems such as water supply contamination, agricultural contamination, air pollution, chemical releases, toxic mold, lead, asbestos, mercury and other dangers.

Feldman Shepherd is currently representing a group (class) of about 15,000 people and businesses in Philadelphia that have incurred damages as a result of liquid mercury exposure, for example. Liquid mercury is a known toxic substance. In Brophy v. Philadelphia Gas Works, our clients are suing PGW because they were exposed to liquid mercury as a result of PGW’s use and/or removal of gas regulators containing this dangerous substance.

The lawyers of Feldman Shepherd believe that class action lawsuits are a vital tool for instituting positive changes in our communities. Manufacturers and other companies must not be permitted to release toxic gases, wastes, chemicals, solvents, pesticides or other hazardous substances into our environment. Our experienced environmental class action attorneys are serious about protecting their neighbors, their loved ones and the environment. The qualified trial lawyers of Feldman Shepherd handle each class action lawsuit as a special and unique case. Drawing on an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge, our class action lawyers have obtained substantial verdicts and settlements in state and federal courts.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey secure all of the compensation to which they may be entitled. We strive to obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible, and are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

Related News and Media Coverage:

	Preliminary Approval Granted in Shumski v. Theta Land Services et al. September 22, 2009
	Preliminary Approval Granted for Ivy Industrial Park Class Action Settlement January 23, 2009
	Summary Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement: Brophy v. Philadelphia Gas Works January 16, 2009
	Mercury-Exposure Class Action Certified Against PGW (The Legal Intelligencer) July 28, 2008
	Class Action Certified Against PGW (The Legal Intelligencer) July 24, 2008