Brian Scarbrough and Arie Feltman-Frank Share Insights on the State of Plastics Litigation and Insurance Coverage

In two articles for Bloomberg Law, Partner Brian Scarbrough and Associate Arie Feltman-Frank provide a brief update on governmental efforts and litigation to address plastic pollution and analyze the types of insurance coverage that may protect policyholders in this evolving space.

In the first article, “Consumer Plastics Suits Persist as Governments Monitor Effects,” Brian and Arie write, “As concerns surrounding plastic pollution continue to take center stage, we are likely to see more lawsuits styled as public nuisance or citizen suit claims that target plastic pollution allegedly resulting from false advertising or product design. Further, consumer protection and greenwashing claims are likely to continue given significant settlements in this space.”

In the second article, “Insurance Coverage Can Shield Policyholders in Plastics Lawsuits,” they write, “Companies that may be subject to plastics-related investigations, litigation, and liability should carefully evaluate how they can offset defense costs and potential losses associated with plastics-related liabilities, governmental investigations, or actions through insurance.”

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Brian Scarbrough and Arie Feltman-Frank Share Insights on the State of Plastics Litigation and Insurance Coverage

In two articles for Bloomberg Law, Partner Brian Scarbrough and Associate Arie Feltman-Frank provide a brief update on governmental efforts and litigation to address plastic pollution and analyze the types of insurance coverage that may protect policyholders in this evolving space.

In the first article, “Consumer Plastics Suits Persist as Governments Monitor Effects,” Brian and Arie write, “As concerns surrounding plastic pollution continue to take center stage, we are likely to see more lawsuits styled as public nuisance or citizen suit claims that target plastic pollution allegedly resulting from false advertising or product design. Further, consumer protection and greenwashing claims are likely to continue given significant settlements in this space.”

In the second article, “Insurance Coverage Can Shield Policyholders in Plastics Lawsuits,” they write, “Companies that may be subject to plastics-related investigations, litigation, and liability should carefully evaluate how they can offset defense costs and potential losses associated with plastics-related liabilities, governmental investigations, or actions through insurance.”

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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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