The lawsuit accuses Dalton Utilities of violating the CWA by illegally discharging pollutants without a proper national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permit. It also claims violations of the Georgia Water Quality Control Act.
Additionally, Shaw and Mohawk stand accused of continuing to breach Dalton Utilities’ sewer use regulations, contributing to further pollution.
Seeking Justice: Punitive Damages and Legal Demands
The plaintiffs—Perkins and J. Perkins Farms LLC—have brought Georgia state law claims against all defendants, alleging the ongoing and reckless contamination of their property due to negligent PFAS disposal. They seek punitive damages from the chemical manufacturers and carpet companies to hold them accountable for decades of environmental damage.
Legal Representation and Next Steps
The plaintiffs are represented by:
- Thomas Causby of Causby Firm LLC
- Hirlye R. “Ryan” Lutz III, F. Jerome Tapley, Brett C. Thompson, R. Akira Watson, and Hunter Phares of Cory Watson PC
- Gary A. Davis, Keith Johnston, and Louis W. Ringger III of Davis Johnston & Ringger PC
Legal representation for the defendants was not immediately available.
