Microplastics are of growing interest to scientists and the public, due to concerns about their presence in the food and water supply. While studies do not yet support a link between microplastics and human harm, varied forms of litigation have commenced alleging microplastics contamination.

These include Daly v. The Wonderful Company LLC and Daly v. Danone Waters of America LLC, consumer fraud complaints filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, this year against the manufacturers of Fiji and Evian bottled waters, respectively.

This article explores the science and regulations related to microplastics, their applicability to microplastics and bottled water, and how those regulations may preempt lawsuits alleging consumer fraud claims arising from microplastics contamination. Read the article below.