Advised Commercial Property Owner in Connection with Response to Release of PFAS-containing Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) From Exterior Fire Suppression System

We counseled a commercial property owner in connection with its response to a PFAS-containing release of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)   from a helipad fire suppression system due to a mechanical malfunction. As part of our involvement, we advised the client with respect to applicable (and evolving) state and federal environmental reporting and remediation requirements, insurance coverage issues and forward-looking risk management strategies. Our engagement involved coordinating with the client’s third-party spill response/cleanup team, state regulators and the client’s inhouse environmental, legal and engineering departments.