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Friday, September 20th at 6:00PM

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Ben Finley
Georgia lawyer for 33 years
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Erin Brockovich* is with us

"Reporting by multiple news outlets has clearly demonstrated that, as early as the 1970s,  3M’s lawyers and scientists knew about the dangers of their chemical PFAS but kept on producing it for decades. And, in June 2023, the company agreed to pay out over $10B to pay communities across this country for fouling their drinking water. All the while, 3M provided these dangerous and toxic chemicals by the truckloads to Shaw Industries and Mohawk to use in their manufacturing process. They failed us.

In my decades of work on behalf of various communities that have to face these man-made, and preventable disasters, the contamination I’m learning about in and around Dalton is some of the worst I have seen.  I am proud to join the efforts being made by this  exceptional legal team that includes the Finley Law Firm and Arnold and Itkin. We are ready to take on this fight for you. Let's get to work."
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*Erin Brockovich is not a lawyer.

What is PFAS?

Toxic PFAS Contamination:
“The Forever Chemical”
The Crisis in Northwest Georgia

More learn about PFAS
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Come to a Town Hall Meeting

We invite you to attend one of our town hall meetings where you will learn about how Northwest Georgia has become contaminated with PFAS and what you can do about it. You’ll hear from our Georgia lawyers, our water expert Bob Bowcock and from environmental advocate Erin Brockovich.
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Our Team

When Georgia attorney Ben Finley learned of the widespread use and discharge by the carpet industry of the family of PFAS chemicals in and around Northwest Georgia, he knew he needed to act. In short order, Ben pulled together a comprehensive team to help Georgia residents get justice for this contamination. The team includes a set of experienced litigators, led by Jason Itkin* and Noah Wexler* at Arnold & Itkin and Sean Tracey** at Tracey, Fox & Walters. Ben also invited Consumer and Environmental Advocate Erin Brockovich*** and water expert Bob Bowcock to join the fight. We are honored that these two exceptional people have agreed to be a part of our team. Learn more about our team below.
* Jason Itkin is licensed to practice law in Texas and Pennsylvania. Noah Wexler is licensed to practice law in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania.
** Sean Tracey is licensed to practice law in Texas and  Pennsylvania.

*** Erin Brockovich is a non-attorney spokesperson.

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Why This Fight Matters

Watch a video regarding a brief overview of PFAS contamination issue across the country and why this fight is important. Bob is explaining health and environmental impacts.
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Town Hall Recordings

Video recordings from our September town hall events are now available.

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Our Commitment To You

We take our commitments seriously. We embody these values in everything we do, from professional work to personal lives. We are compassionate, dedicated, and empathetic individuals with a collective heart to mend what has been broken.


Meet with us, and you will feel the difference.
FIGHT TO GET YOU JUSTICE
We will fight for you to get you the justice you deserve.
NEVER GIVE UP
Working together with experts, our team developed evidence to demonstrate the cause and origin of PFAS water contamination in Maine, helping to ensure our clients ultimately receive justices for their damages there.
TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY
We approach this relationship like you are family. We will be there to provide a shoulder to lean on, encouragement, and thoughtfulness. We will tell you when things are good and when they are not, and always be there to help.
Support in Northwest Georgia
Most of our Dalton office staff were born and raised in Northwest Georgia so they know the community well and each has joined our team to help their neighbors get through this process and to recover.
EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS
We bring together experienced water experts, lawyers, scientists, and advocates to support our clients. As advocates for hundreds of PFAS contamination victims across the United States, we know what it takes to build a successful case against product manufacturers like 3M.
PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
You’ll be sharing personal and private information that allows us to advocate on your behalf. If there is ever a time that you do not feel secure, please let us know as your safety and comfort with us is of the utmost importance.

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Testimonial

"We chose to have this team represent us because they were highly recommended by Erin Brockovich. We were very impressed with their knowledge and willingness to listen to our concerns. We are very pleased with the progress they are making."
LAWRENCE & PENNY HIGGINS | PFAS Maine Clients

Take Action Today

For years, dangerous chemicals have been silently poisoning your soil and water—now is the time to fight back and protect your family’s future.
Join our effort to help hold polluting companies accountable for contaminating our land and water with dangerous PFAS chemicals. Together, we can seek justice and help ensure a safer future for our communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I be exposed to PFAS?
PFAS contamination may be in drinking water, food, indoor dust, some consumer products, and workplaces. Most non-worker exposures occur through drinking contaminated water or eating food that contains PFAS.

Although some types of PFAS are no longer used, some products may still contain PFAS:
- Food packaging materials
- Nonstick cookware
- Stain-resistant carpet treatments
- Water-resistant clothing
- Cleaning products
- Paints, varnishes, and sealants
- Firefighting foam
- Some cosmetics
How can I reduce my exposure to PFAS?
PFAS are present at low levels in some food products and in the environment (air, water, soil, etc.), so you probably cannot prevent PFAS exposure altogether. However, if you live near known sources of PFAS contamination, you can take steps to reduce your risk of exposure.

If your drinking water contains PFAS above the EPA Lifetime Health Advisory, consider using an alternative or treated water source for any activity in which you might swallow water:
- Drinking
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Brushing teeth
- Preparing infant formula

Check for fish advisories for water bodies where you fish:
- Follow advisories that tell people to stop or limit eating fish from waters contaminated with PFAS or other compounds.
- Research has shown the benefits of eating fish, so continue to eat fish from safe sources as part of your healthy diet.

Read consumer product labels and avoid using those with PFAS.
How can PFAS affect people's health?
Some scientific studies suggest that certain PFAS may affect different systems in the body. NCEH/ATSDR is working with various partners to better understand how exposure to PFAS might affect people’s health— especially how exposure to PFAS in water and food may be harmful. Although more research is needed, research involving humans suggests that high levels of certain PFAS may lead to the following:

- Increased cholesterol levels
- Changes in liver enzymes
- Decreased vaccine response in children
- Increased risk of high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
- Small decreases in infant birth weights
- Increased risk of kidney or testicular cancer

At this time, scientists are still learning about the health effects of exposures to mixtures of PFAS.
How can I learn more?
You can visit the following websites for more information:

CDC/ATSDR:
CDC Info: https://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/, or (800) 232-4636.
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/
https://www.cdc.gov/exposurerepor
t/index.html

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
https://www.epa.gov/chemical-research/research-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas

Food and Drug Administration:
https://www.fda.gov/food/newseve
nts/constituentupdates/ucm479465.
htm

National Toxicology Program:
https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/pubhealth/
hat/noms/pfoa/index.html

If you have questions about the products you use in your home, please contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at (800) 638-2772.