Legal and Reputational Risks Remain Mixed

Investors in a sluggish-growth and inventory suit have asked the judge to certify a class; this procedural step is not a ruling on certification or the merits. A new Faruqi alert repeats securities-suit allegations and the January 4, 2027 lead-plaintiff deadline without reporting a new outcome. Texas reports no PFAS found and no penalty, while the Costco suit ended without a merits ruling.