Water District Seeks To Avoid $61 Million Bond In PFAS Settlement Appeal

A California water district that opted out of a landmark settlement between water providers and DuPont over PFAS contamination and is now appealing the agreement’s approval is urging a federal court to reject the settling providers’ push for an appeal bond of up to $61 million, pushing back on their claims that the challenge will delay payments from the deal. “Class Counsel’s motion for a bond to cover costs on appeal under Fed. R. App. P. 7 rests in large...