Magistrate: RICO Claims Valid Against Some Defendants In PFAS Water Pollution Case

(September 8, 2023, 2:32 PM EDT) -- BOSTON — A federal magistrate judge has issued a sprawling report that recommends granting and dismissing multiple motions to dismiss a lawsuit alleging drinking water contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances XE "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances"  (PFAS), concluding that claims for violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) are viable against certain defendants....