Taft partners Robert A. Bilott and David J. Butler continue to make headlines after their most recent victory against chemical giant DuPont. Recent articles include:

• "How dying cows led to a $671M settlement – the story behind Freeman v. DuPont" Columbus Business First
• "Attorney calls for U.S. agency to study effects of PFAS chemical group, including C8" The News Center
• "Federal agency asked to consider chemical study" Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Bilott is a member of the firm's Environmental, Litigation and Product Liability and Personal Injury groups. He represents a diverse range of clients on a wide variety of matters involving federal, state and local environmental laws and related litigation. Bilott, who serves as co-lead counsel for the plaintiff's altering committee handling the litigation, has been in the spotlight since New York Times Magazine dubbed him "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016.

Butler is the partner-in-charge of Taft’s Columbus office. He is a business trial lawyer with experience representing companies in a wide range of complex, commercial legal matters, including class actions and multi-district litigation.