Potential Impact on Public Health Policies
It’s crucial to consider the term neurotoxic, which refers to substances that can interfere with the normal function of the nervous system. In this context, fluoride’s potential neurotoxicity is a concern because it could affect brain development in children.
In response to the ruling, the EPA stated on Wednesday that it is currently reviewing the court’s decision.
Representing the environmental groups are attorneys C. Andrew Waters and Michael Connett of Waters Kraus & Paul LLP, along with Christopher T. Nidel from Nidel & Nace PLLC.
The government is represented by Brandon N. Adkins and Paul A. Caintic of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, as well as Emmet P. Ong from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California.
This is the case of Food & Water Watch Inc. et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency et al., case number 3:17-cv-02162, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
