Michael G. Stag, Esq.

Navigating PFAS Litigation: Securing Municipal Remediation Funds

Michael G. Stag, Esq., CEO & Managing Partner, Stag Liuzza, LLC

This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the legal strategies and current overview of PFAS litigation, focusing on how municipal lawyers can protect clients and secure funds for PFAS remediation. As environmental concerns and regulations intensify, municipal attorneys must understand statute of limitations issues, emerging regulations, and the current status of nationwide PFAS litigation, including the importance of timely action. Mike Stag is a court appointed member of the Plaintiff’s Executive Committee for the AFFF MDL, the national PFAS litigation resulting in settlements currently valued at more than $12.5 billion. He will share critical insights into the current settlements, future settlements, MDL status, significant deadlines, and the role of municipal attorneys in protecting public health by securing financial resources for their communities.   

Learning Objectives:  

1. Understand the legal and regulatory implications of PFAS contamination and how these issues drive litigation  
2. The objectives and current status of AFFF MDL litigation.  
3. The general terms and status of current settlements and amount of expected payments. 
4. Gain insight into the scope, critical steps, and deadlines related to the current and pending settlements. 
5. Learn how to navigate the legal process to secure funds to remediate PFAS contamination. 
6. Explore case studies of  municipal entities that have successfully secured funding through PFAS litigation. 
7. Understand the various defendants, plaintiffs, and damage claims related to the AFFF MDL and settlements.

Michael G. Stag is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at Stag Liuzza. A seasoned litigator, Mike is known for his work in environmental and toxic tort law, having secured over $300 million in settlements and more than $1 billion in jury verdicts. He pioneered Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) litigation and is passionate about holding corporations accountable for environmental harm. Mike earned his MBA and Juris Doctorate from Loyola University in New Orleans and has represented clients in landmark cases, including a $1.056 billion verdict against ExxonMobil. He resides in New Orleans with his family.