VERTEX is proud to once again serve as a Gold Sponsor at the 30th Annual National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI), taking place from September 25-27, 2024, at the Union League Club in Chicago, IL. As a recurring sponsor, VERTEX has been actively supporting FETTI’s mission of advancing discussions on critical environmental and toxic tort topics, demonstrating our commitment to industry collaboration year after year.
Speaker Spotlight: Chris De Carlo on PFOA/PFAS Designation Panel
On Thursday, September 26, VERTEX’s Technical Director of Environmental Insurance, Chris De Carlo, CHMM, LSRP, will join a distinguished panel to discuss “PFOA/PFAS Hazardous Substance Designation and the Impact of EPA’s Discretionary Enforcement Memorandum.” This session, scheduled from 10:15 to 11:00 am, will cover key topics including:
- CERCLA liability
- EPA’s Discretionary Enforcement Policy
- The impact on insurers, real property transactions, and litigation
Panel Speakers:
- Nicholas Rigano, Rigano LLC, Melville, NY
- Brian Gross, MG+M The Law Firm, Boston, MA
- Christopher De Carlo, The Vertex Companies, LLC, Branchburg, NJ
This panel will provide critical insights into the implications of these hazardous substance designations and how they affect stakeholders across various industries.
Meet the VERTEX Team at FETTI
In addition to Chris De Carlo’s participation on the panel, VERTEX attendees will include Catherine Pierce, MBA, Director of Growth Strategy – Claims, Disputes, Forensics, and Michael Bator, PG, Vice President of Environmental Insurance. Both Catherine and Mike will be available throughout the conference to discuss VERTEX’s approach to managing environmental risks and supporting clients through complex claims and regulatory challenges.
We look forward to engaging with our industry peers at this year’s FETTI Conference. For more information on our environmental insurance services and how VERTEX can assist with your environmental and litigation needs, please visit our website or connect with our team at the event.
For more information on the panel and conference, visit the FETTI website.
To learn more about VERTEX’s Environmental Claims Consulting services or to speak with an Environmental Expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
