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Viberts discusses potential legal action of residents affected by PFAS in BBC documentary

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4 August 2023

Viberts has lead the way in speaking to a BBC investigative documentary about a potential claim by Jersey residents impacted by the water contamination caused by PFAS chemicals.

Advocate Eleanor Colley told the BBC that the firm is in the early stages of investigating any legal claim.

The BBC article written by journalist Meghan Owen can be viewed at:

Jersey residents affected by PFAS consider legal action - BBC News

The BBC documentary can be viewed at the below link on BBC iPlayer:

BBC iPlayer - Channel Islands News - Late News: 03/08/2023

The piece also featured on BBC Radio 4’s PM programme and can be found at the below link:

PM - 03/08/2023 - BBC Sounds - Please see minute 18:55

Partner Giles Emmanuel and Associate Sara Brady have previously written about this important issue in the following two articles:

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ polluting the Jersey Water Supply'

Update on toxic 'Forever Chemicals' polluting the Jersey water supply'

If you are affected by this situation and would like advice, please contact Viberts Dispute Resolution department. Our dedicated team of dispute resolution lawyers are available to assist you in a way that is not only discreet but will allow us to give you answers to many of your questions.

 

 

 

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