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Alexis N. Dyschkant

Alexis Dyschkant represents policyholders in complex and cutting edge insurance coverage disputes – including in civil litigation, arbitration, and mediation - involving a wide variety of underlying claims and losses, including environmental liabilities, mass tort claims, PFAS claims and losses, sex abuse claims, and cyber claims. Alexis is at the forefront of developing coverage law regarding novel tort claims, including PFAS claims, and an expert in coverage for a variety of cyber losses. She is an experienced coverage litigator frequently called upon by clients to secure coverage for their highest-stake losses and claims. Alexis is a zealous and committed advocate for her clients and approaches each matter based on the unique needs of each matter. Her clients value her creativity, problem-solving skills, and dedication to achieving practical results. Her goal-oriented strategy to resolving coverage disputes has helped to secure more than $1.2 billion in insurance recoveries for her clients in the last six years alone.

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June 27, 2024, Covington Alert

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals”—have garnered significant attention in recent years, becoming a focus of government regulation and a deluge of civil litigation targeting a wide array of industries. As with any developing area of risk, it is critical that companies assess what insurance coverage they have for PFAS-related risks; allegations of PFAS exposure can trigger decades of potentially available insurance coverage. Policyholders across industries are taking steps to assess their exposure to PFAS liability and to evaluate the insurance coverage that may respond to any PFAS-related claims.

Recent Developments

The science concerning the human health and environmental effects of PFAS has progressed significantly over the last two decades. For example, in 2024, environmental and other regulators took significant action on PFAS:

  • In February, the Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary ban on PFAS-containing food packaging, such as takeout containers, microwave popcorn bags, and fast-food wrappers, in the U.S.
  • In April, the Environmental Protection Agency set its first regulatory limits on six types of PFAS in drinking water. The EPA also designated two types of PFAS as CERCLA hazardous substances, paving the way for future contribution actions under environmental cost-recovery statutes.

Continue Reading Navigating PFAS Liability: Emerging Regulations, Litigation Risks, and Insurance Coverage Strategies