Carriers warned over ‘time bomb’ of microplastics litigation
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Carriers warned over ‘time bomb’ of microplastics litigation

Plaintiffs allege that manufacturers and retailers have broken environmental laws.

By Marcel Le Gouais
September 15, 2025
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Insurers have been warned about a liability risk emerging from a wave of litigation relating to microplastics in multiple jurisdictions, as plaintiffs allege that manufacturers and retailers have broken environmental and consumer protection laws.

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