What is the Jandakot PFAS Contamination Class Action about?
Shine Lawyers is investigating a potential class action resulting from the PFAS contamination of groundwater affecting properties surrounding Jandakot Airport in Perth. The investigation will seek to determine whether toxic chemicals known as ‘PFAS’ were negligently allowed to contaminate local environments and negatively impact properties, land values and the livelihoods of surrounding communities.
How to register for the Jandakot PFAS Contamination Class Action Investigation
If your property is located near the Jandakot Airport, you are encouraged to register for this class action investigation. The registration form will load in a new window and will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Please ensure pop-ups are not blocked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PFAS?
What is PFAS?
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyls (PFAS) are a class of harmful chemicals commonly found in products that reduce heat, stains, grease and water. They are common in many household products, such as carpets and non-stick cookware. PFAS are concerning because they do not naturally degrade. They are ingested by humans and animals, and accumulate in the body. A small amount of daily exposure can lead to high concentrations over time.
PFAS soil and groundwater contamination can lead to high levels of the chemical in drinking water, agricultural land, animals and residents.
The full effect on human health is not known.
What is a class action?
What is a class action?
When Governments, large companies or institutions do the wrong thing and people are harmed or suffer loss as a result, an individual can have little to no means of bringing a legal claim.
Class actions are an important mechanism within Australia’s legal system that allow large groups of people to come together to pursue a claim collectively.
For a class action to take place, there are three criteria that need to be met:
there must be 7 or more people that have claims against the same defendant; and
the claims relate to the same or similar circumstances; and
the claim must relate to at least one common issue of law or fact.
For more information about how class actions resolve, click here.
How long do class actions take to resolve?
How long do class actions take to resolve?
It can take up to several years for a class action to resolve. The time taken from case commencement through to resolution and settlement administration depends on the particular case, and the nature of the claim.
For more information about class actions and how they work, click here.
Does it cost anything to join a class action?
Does it cost anything to join a class action?
Shine Lawyers is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation, has access to justice. We run our class actions in a way that means you are not exposed to any costs or financial risk, so joining a class action will cost you nothing.
When a class action is successful, the legal fees and costs to run the class action are deducted from the settlement amount that is approved by the Court. If the class action is unsuccessful, we will ensure there are no out-of-pocket costs to you.
Will my contact details be kept private?
Will my contact details be kept private?
Yes, your contact details will remain confidential and we will seek your consent before disclosing any of your personal information (including before such disclosure is required by the Court).
Shine Lawyers will only use your personal information strictly for the purpose of the legal proceedings.
Why Choose Shine Lawyers?
In successful settlements and judgments
We have secured more than $1 billion in class action settlements and judgments for our group members.
years of collective experience
Our team includes the country’s most experienced class actions experts and litigators with the skill, industry insight and dedication to deliver the best possible outcomes for deserving Australians.
dedicated class actions team members
We are proudly one of the largest class actions teams in the country. Our senior practitioners are supported by a dedicated team devoted to the complex field of class actions.
Media Releases
By registering with us, you are signing up to receive updates on our investigation into a potential class action regarding PFAS contamination of groundwater affecting properties surrounding Jandakot Airport in Perth. Registering with us does not establish a solicitor client legal relationship with Shine Lawyers. No court proceedings have been filed and we may ultimately, after investigations have concluded, decide not to proceed with the case. As we have not entered into a solicitor client retainer with you at this time, any rights you may have are not presently protected. Statutory time limits may also apply to your claim. If you have any concerns about your potential claim, please seek independent legal advice immediately.
