Description: (Lawyer)
Robert Bilott is an American environmental attorney renowned for his two-decade legal battle against DuPont over chemical waste dumping in West Virginia communities. He focused on litigating the hazards of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), leading to increased media attention and the publication of his memoir, "Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont." Bilott's work was highlighted in documentaries and films, resulting in multiple awards, including the prestigious Right Livelihood Award. His efforts contributed to the establishment of PFAS regulations in the US.