Hank comes to Napoli Shkolnik after serving close to three decades in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as a Justice of the Massachusetts District Court. For ten years, Hank served as House Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. Prior to that, he served as Chair of the Committee on Veterans in Public Affairs.
Hank leads Napoli Shkolnik’s efforts advising clients and working with water districts, municipalities, counties and other entities whose water supplies have been negatively impacted by the use of perfluoroctanoic acid and peflouroctane sulfate by airports, military bases and local industries. This follows years of successfully advocating on the legislative level for environmental and water protection in Central Massachusetts and throughout the Commonwealth. His work on these issues, as well as Green Communities, smart growth and environmental sustainability earned Hank the support of the Sierra Club, among other environmental groups, in multiple bids for reelection.
Hank also serves as Executive Director of Napoli’s Veterans Advocacy Project. He is a veteran of multiple tours and missions with the US Army in Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa and elsewhere in the Global War on Terror. He has worked for years with veterans’ groups on the local, state and national level. Hank has served as senior advisor on Veterans and National Security Issues to two presidential campaigns, multiple other candidates and office holders and as legal counsel to numerous, service-disabled veteran owned startups.
The mission of the Napoli Shkolnik Veterans Advocacy Project is to zealously fight for those individuals who have sacrificed for our Nation at the cost of contracting 中皮腫, hearing damage due to defective earplugs, been exposed to Agent Orange or burn pits and other preventable or service-related injuries.
Hank also works with Napoli Shkolnik in the areas of vaping and オピオイド訴訟.
In previous military capacities, Hank has performed detainee operations in Iraq, was Chief of Rule of Law Operations for the 4番目 Infantry Division in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Counterterrorism Officer with USFORA, Rules of Engagement Advisor on Syria Mission and has advised African and Eastern European Military units.
In May, 2011, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appointed Attorney Naughton to the International Security Advisory Board. The Board, made up of 24 members and reporting directly to the Secretary, provides the State Department with independent insight and advice on all aspects of arms control, disarmament, international security, security capacity and related aspects of public diplomacy. Hank was reappointed to the Board by Secretary Kerry in March of 2013 and served until June of 2017.
His military awards include:
- Combat Action Badge
- Bronze Star Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Afghan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
- Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
- Joint Forces Commendation Medal
- Army Commendation Medal (2ndAward)
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2ndAward)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- NATO Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M/Device
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Presidential Unit Citation (Iraq)
- Valorous Unit Award (Afghanistan).
- Member of the Order of the Combat Spur, 1stSquadron, 10番目 US Cavalry.
Hank has previously served as Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
He is a graduate of the US Army Judge Advocate General School at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Suffolk University Law School in Boston and Assumption College, Worcester, MA.
In the early 2000’s, he accompanied former President Clinton to Northern Ireland in conjunction with the founding of the Enniskillen Peace Center. Additionally, he was an observer at the Saville Investigation Hearings into the events that came to be called “Bloody Sunday.”
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マサチューセッツ州
教育
- US Army Judge Advocate General School at the University of Virginia
- Suffolk University Law School, J.D.
- Assumption College, B.A.
賞と栄誉
- Combat Action Badge
- Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award)
- Afghan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
- Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
- Joint Forces Commendation Medal
- Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- NATO Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M/Device
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Presidential Unit Citation (Iraq)
- Valorous Unit Award (Afghanistan)
- Member of the Order of the Combat Spur, 1st Squadron, 10番目 US Cavalry
所属
Massachusetts Municipal Association, Partnership Member
出版物
3M は、欠陥のある耳栓をめぐって退役軍人から 230,000 件を超える訴訟に直面しています。 (September 2022)
AWWA Member Spotlight – Harold “Hank” Naughton, Clinton, MA, AWWA Connections (July 2, 2021)
講演活動
Speaker, Emerging Contaminants in Environmental Litigation, Perrin Virtual Mass Tort Litigation Conference (March 2, 2022)
パネリスト「PFAS Water Contamination“, Townsend, MA Public Forum: Joint Meeting, Board of Selectmen/Board of Water Commissioners (June 28, 2021)
Featured Speaker, “A Cost Recovery Program: PFAS Water Contamination”, American Water Works Association (AWWA) Webinar Series (October 22, 2020)
メディア出演
Hank has been a commentator on BBC Newsnight in regard to the Iraq War, the National ‘Fox and Friends’ Morning television show in regard to the Afghanistan War, as well as appearances on numerous television stations to include WGBH, Fox 25, WBZ-TV Channel 4, and WBZ Radio 1030, WTKK Radio 96.9 and WBUR 90.9 National Public Radio on Legislative, political and Veterans issues and issues related to foreign policy and the Iraq and Afghan wars.
Hank has also appeared on NBC’s Today Show in regard to Veteran’s issues.
Veterans Courts Help Some But Leave Many Others Behind, Law360 (December 12, 2024)
I personally know, have served with and have represented many veterans in similar situations. We must recommit our efforts and resources to care for those who have given so much on our behalf. Leave no veteran behind.
BASF Agrees To $316.5M Settlement In PFAS Foam MDL, Law360 (May 21, 2024)
Lawyers in PFAS water pollution settlements win $956 mln fee award, Reuters (April 23, 2024)
Judge Allows $956M Atty Fees In 3M, DuPont PFAS Settlements, Law360 (April 23, 2024)
Wisconsin-based Tyco Fire Products to pay out $750 million to PFAS-impacted communities, milwaukee journal sentinel (April 12, 2024)
PFAS-affected water systems to receive $750M in settlement with Tyco Fire Products, Wisconsin Public Radio (April 12, 2024)
Tyco Reaches $750M PFAS Deal In Foam Co. MDL, Law360 (April 12, 2024)
Johnson Controls’ Tyco Fire Products agrees to $750 million settlement over PFAS contamination, Republic World (April 12, 2024)
Judge Approves Historic $12.5 Billion 3M Settlement to Clean America’s Water Supplies, Businesswire (April 2, 2024)
3M Gets Final OK On PFAS Deal Worth Up To $12.5B, Law360 (April 1, 2024)
NineStar earns award for tasty water, Greenfield Reporter (April 12, 2024)
Historic $1.18 Billion Settlement Approved with DuPont to Clean America’s Water Supplies, yahoo!finance (February 9, 2024)
3M、一部のPFAS訴訟の解決に$125億を支払う予定だが、その額はまだたくさんある、法務ニュースライン (2023 年 6 月 23 日)
永遠の汚染物質 | 3Mは米国訴訟の和解に最大$125億を支払う予定、実際のニュース マガジン (2023 年 6 月 23 日)
3M、「フォーエバー・ケミカルズ」訴訟で最大$125億で和解、ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル（2023年6月22日）
3M、公共水道システムとの「永久」化学汚染訴訟で数十億ドルの和解、yahoo!ニュース（2023年6月22日）
3M to Pay $12.5B to Settle Lawsuits Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Supplies、ALM|Law.com (2023 年 6 月 22 日)
3M、PFAS汚染を巡り$12.5B協定を締結、Law360 (2023 年 6 月 22 日)
3M、一部のPFAS訴訟の解決に$125億を支払う予定だが、その額はまだたくさんある、法務ニュースライン (2023 年 6 月 23 日)
永遠の汚染物質 | 3Mは米国訴訟の和解に最大$125億を支払う予定、実際のニュース マガジン (2023 年 6 月 23 日)
3M、「フォーエバー・ケミカルズ」訴訟で最大$125億で和解、ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル（2023年6月22日）
3M、公共水道システムとの「永久」化学汚染訴訟で数十億ドルの和解、yahoo!ニュース（2023年6月22日）
3M to Pay $12.5B to Settle Lawsuits Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Supplies、ALM|Law.com (2023 年 6 月 22 日)
3M、PFAS汚染を巡り$12.5B協定を締結、Law360 (2023 年 6 月 22 日)
米国、3Mに対する「化学物質」裁判を永久に延期、ニューヨーク・タイムズ・ポスト（2023年6月6日）
U.S. judge allows 3M, Florida city to delay ‘forever chemicals’ trial、MSN (2023 年 6 月 5 日)、および ロイター
「フォーエバーケミカルズ」メーカー3社、公共水訴訟で和解、USAタイムズ（2023年6月5日）
3M Nearing Global Settlement In ‘Forever Chemicals’ Case、Law360 (2023 年 6 月 5 日)
企業、「永久化学物質」の水汚染によるクレームを解決するため、$11億8000万の契約を締結、デイリー マイニング ガゼット (2023 年 6 月 5 日)
ベルウェザー「永遠の化学物質」訴訟が裁判へ、エステート（2023 年 6 月 5 日）
PFAs汚染で告発された3社と「永遠の化学」和解、ミルソース（2023年6月5日）
化学大手、水中の「永久化学物質」をめぐって$12億ドルの和解に達する、US Today ニュース (2023 年 6 月 4 日)
3M は何十年にもわたって PFAS で飲料水を汚染していました。清掃費用はかかりますか？、環境保健ニュース（2023年6月4日）
化学大手、水中の「永久化学物質」をめぐって$1.2Bの和解に達する、ヘッドトピックス（2023年6月4日）
「フォーエバーケミカルズ」メーカー3社、公共水訴訟で和解、ニュースパブ (2023 年 6 月 4 日)
デュポン、ケマーズ、コルテバ、水質汚染訴訟で$12億支払いへ、ニュースネットデイリー（2023年6月4日）
企業は水汚染の申し立てを解決するために $1.18B の合意に達しました、フォートワース ニュース プレイス (2023 年 6 月 3 日)
EPA の PFAS 規則における重大な見落とし: 主要な汚染源の無視、科学技術日報 (2023 年 6 月 3 日)
デュポン、スピンオフ企業、飲料水和解で過去最大規模のPFASで$1.19Bを支払う、エンジニアリングニュースレコード (2023 年 6 月 3 日)
デュポン、ケマーズ、コルテバ、PFAS協定で$11億9000万を支払う (2)、ブルームバーグ法 (2023 年 6 月 2 日) 以降 ブルームバーグ・コム
「フォーエバーケミカルズ」メーカー3社、公共水訴訟で和解、ニューヨーク・タイムズ紙 (2023 年 6 月 2 日)
デュポン、有毒化学物質問題で$12億ドルの和解案を打ち出し、3Mは単独で裁判に臨むことになる、The National Law Journal (2023 年 6 月 2 日)
企業、「永久化学物質」の水汚染によるクレームを解決するため、$11億8000万の契約を締結、WTOL CBS (2023 年 6 月 2 日)
DuPont, Others Strike $1B Deal In ‘Forever Chemicals’ Suits、Law360 (2023 年 6 月 2 日)
Sterling approached to join PFAS suit as water testing requirement begins, Telegram & Gazette (October 8, 2021)
Nantucket airport lawsuit blames chemical companies for PFAS contamination – and wants them to pay, Cape Cod Times (September 16, 2021)
Easton joins lawsuit against chemical manufacturers over PFAS, Wickedlocal.com (September 8, 2021)
After 9-11 terrorist attacks: Naughton feels pull to serve, joins Army to defend his family, Telegram & Gazette (September 8, 2021)
Southern NY County Suit Against 3M, Dupont and Other Defendants for Allegedly Polluting Airport’s Water Moved to Federal Court, New York Law Journal/Law.com (August 30, 2021)
Former soldier and state rep., Naughton says he’s ‘devastated’ by chaos in Afghanistan, Telegram & Gazette (August 16, 2021)
Select Board retains New York law firm in suit against PFAS makers, The Inquirer and Mirror (February 18, 2021)
This Week in Town Government: PFAS agreements, The Inquirer and Mirror (February 4, 2021)
From Military to Law: What Attys Took From Their Service, Law360 (November 9, 2020)
代表的な事例と和解事例
*結果は、特定の事実や法的状況によって異なる場合があります*
$125億で3M社と和解
Napoli Shkolnik, along with other members of the PFAS Settlement Steering Committee, is proud to announce a $12.5 billion settlement with 3M Company in the ongoing multi-district litigation over the contamination of drinking water with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) resulting from the widespread use of aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”). This historic class action settlement agreement resolves the claims of Public Water Systems across the country that have been impacted by actual or threatened contamination of their water systems with PFAS.
Judge Approves Historic $12.5 Billion 3M Settlement to Clean America’s Water Supplies
$11億8,500万ドルでデュポン、ケマーズ、コルテバと和解
On June 22, 2023, Paul Napoli, along with the co-leads of the AFFF MDL reached a $1.185 billion settlement with DuPont, Chemours, Corteva to address PFAS contamination in public water systems’ drinking water supplies. This settlement was given preliminary approval on February 9, 2024. Once the court issues a final judgement, a 60-day period will begin during which class members can submit their claims forms to participate in the settlement.
Historic $1.18 Billion Settlement Approved with DuPont to Clean America’s Water Supplies
$750 Million Settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP
In a monumental stride towards addressing the nation’s PFAS water contamination crisis, Paul Napoli, along with the co-leads of the AFFF Multi-District Litigation, have achieved a groundbreaking $750 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP. This significant legal triumph will facilitate the remediation of drinking water sources for public water systems impacted by PFAS, a group of harmful chemicals found in AFFF. The agreement with Tyco was given preliminary Court approval by the Honorable Richard Gergel in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Napoli Shkolnik’s Paul Napoli and AFFF MDL Co-Leads Secure $750 Million Settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP in AFFF MDL
$316.5 Million Settlement with BASF Corporation
Napoli Shkolnik, along with Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead and Interim Class Counsel, is proud to announce a $316.5 million settlement with BASF Corporation (“BASF”) in the ongoing multi-district litigation (“MDL”) over the contamination of drinking water with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) resulting from the widespread use of aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”). The settlement was negotiated by Partner ポール・J・ナポリ and the other Co-Lead Counsel in the AFFF MDL and resolves BASF’s liability for claims held by Public Water Systems across the country that have been impacted by actual or threatened contamination of their water systems with PFAS.
Napoli Shkolnik Announces $316.5 Million Settlement with BASF Corporation in AFFF MDL
EPA Announces Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for 6 PFAS
As a law firm at the forefront of litigation against PFAS manufacturers, Napoli Shkolnik applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for its landmark decision to establish regulatory limits on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in drinking water. As legal representatives of thousands of public water systems in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (“AFFF”) Multi-District Litigation (“MDL”), the firm views this action as a pivotal moment in ensuring the safety and cleanliness of drinking water for the American people.
Napoli Shkolnik Applauds EPA’s Historic Action on PFAS Regulation in Drinking Water
その他の経験
- Former Chair of the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs in the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Chief of Rule of Law Operations for the 4番目 Infantry Division in Kandahar, Afghanistan
- Counter-terrorism Officer with USFORA
- Member, United States Department of State
- US Department of State International Security Advisory Board
- Chief Counsel, AUX Initiatives, LLC
- Assistant District Attorney in Worcester County
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