Federal Court expected to rule on Friday if proposed PFAS class action settlement is fair and reasonable

Matthew Kelly
Updated April 15 2021 - 12:45am, first published June 5 2020 - 7:42am
Gone for good: Federal Court Justice Michael Lee will determine if the proposed PFAS compensation settlement is fair and reasonable for class action members. Picture: Marina Neil
Gone for good: Federal Court Justice Michael Lee will determine if the proposed PFAS compensation settlement is fair and reasonable for class action members. Picture: Marina Neil

The judge who will decide if a proposed settlement in the class action against the federal government for PFAS contamination is fair and reasonable has cautioned about the risks of pursuing litigation rather than settling.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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