InvestigationsMicroplastics
They're in the water, the food — and us.
Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, and placentas. The plaintiffs' bar has formed a dedicated litigation group, more than a dozen federal suits have been filed, and researchers are racing to connect exposure to disease. Blueshoe is monitoring this from the ground floor — the same position PFAS was in a decade ago — and building the record with families who want to be counted early.
WHAT WE ARE INVESTIGATING
Ten years ago this was PFAS. The playbook is running again.
Where this stands, stated plainly — this is the earliest stage of anything we cover.
What litigation exists today?
Early and mostly consumer-side: roughly eighteen federal cases have been filed since 2024 — largely false-advertising claims about products marketed as 'pure' or 'natural' that contain microplastics — and the American Association for Justice has formed a Microplastics Litigation Group. Courts have been skeptical so far, and no personal-injury claim path exists yet.
What does the science say?
Researchers have documented microplastics in human blood, lungs, placentas, and arterial plaque, and early studies have associated exposure with cardiovascular and other risks. What doesn't exist yet is the kind of exposure-to-disease causation evidence that injury litigation requires — that's the frontier being worked now.
Why is this 'the next PFAS'?
The structure rhymes: a ubiquitous synthetic material, accumulating in human bodies, made by identifiable industries, with science maturing a decade ahead of the law. PFAS went from fringe theory to the largest water settlements in history. If microplastics follows, the record being built today decides who can claim tomorrow.
WHO MAY QUALIFY
You may be eligible to have your potential claim evaluated if:
Plainly: no established injury claim exists today. Submitting adds you to the record we're building — free, no obligation, and we'll tell you honestly if and when that changes.
High-exposure households
Years of reliance on products central to the early suits — bottled water and packaged goods marketed as pure or natural — with receipts or history that document it.
Diagnosed conditions researchers are studying
Cardiovascular disease or other conditions emerging research has associated with microplastic exposure — documentation now preserves the option later.
Stay-informed families
You simply want to be notified when this investigation's status changes — that alone is a valid reason to join the record.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CONTACT US
Four steps. No surprises.
Short questionnaire
You share contact information and basic facts only — no detailed medical records or narratives at this stage.
Conflicts check
We confirm the firm can ethically evaluate your potential claim.
Investigation agreement
If your information meets the criteria, we may offer a limited-scope investigation agreement — an agreement for us to investigate and evaluate a potential claim. Signing it does not mean a lawsuit has been or will be filed.
Next steps, together
If and when a viable claim is developed, we contact you to discuss next steps — which may include associating with a lawyer licensed in your state.
No fee unless you recover
There is no cost to submit your information. If we agree to represent you, representation is on a contingency-fee basis — no attorneys’ fee unless there is a recovery. You may remain responsible for costs in some circumstances; the written agreement controls.
Common questions
For personal injury — realistically, no. Current suits are mostly about deceptive marketing, and courts have dismissed attempts to stretch further. We tell you that plainly because trust matters more to us than sign-ups. What you can do today is be documented.
Legally reviewed by Catherine O’Grady, State Bar of Arizona No. 011647
Managing partner & chief compliance officer · 30+ years in practice · Reviewed July 2026 · Full bio →
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