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• Link Between AFFF and Liver Cancer, Thyroid Cancer To Be Examined by MDL Court

  February 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is preparing a second round of AFFF lawsuits for early trials, and has asked the parties to make educational presentations on the risk of liver cancer and thyroid cancer from firefighting foam chemicals at a Science Day in June 2025.

• PFAS Risks From Firefighting Foam Were Known by 3M for Decades: Guardian Report

  January 20, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Documents highlighted by The Guardian reveal that 3M Company knew about the potential risks of PFAS for decades before it informed the public.

• PFAS in Drinking Water Linked to Certain Forms of Cancer: Study

  January 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New study links water contamination from toxic "forever chemicals" to increased cancer rates across the U.S. at the county level.

• New Study Links PFAS Exposure to Increased Brain Neurotoxicity

  January 7, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  PFAS exposure can affect regulation of the brain, resulting in neurotoxicity and increased risk of cell death, although different types of the more than 9,000 compounds may have a variety of effects, a new study indicates.

• New Hampshire Lawmakers Seek To Extend Statute of Limitation for PFAS Exposure Lawsuits

  December 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Since residents may not know they were exposed to PFAS or recognize the cause of their injuries, New Hampshire State House Representatives are preparing to file legislation to extend the statute of limitations.

• PFAS and Microplastics Make for Toxic Combination: Study

  December 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that exposure to a combination of PFAS and microplastics may have detrimental effects on reproduction and growth.

• Study Finds Link Between PFAS and Kidney Problems Caused by Gut Bacteria

  November 25, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers in a new study say that the effects of PFAS on certain gut bacteria may be responsible for loss of kidney function in young adults.

• Hershey’s Bubble Yum Class Action Lawsuit Claims Gum Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals

  October 31, 2024

  Michael Adams

  A California man alleges that Bubble Yum gum contains PFAS chemicals at levels that could lead to adverse health consequences for consumers, especially children.

• Firefighter’s Liver Cancer Diagnosis Linked to PFAS Exposure From Turnout Gear and AFFF, Lawsuit Claims

  October 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A former military service member and firefighter says years of exposure to PFAS chemicals, through both AFFF firefighting foam and his protective turnout gear, resulted in a liver cancer diagnosis.

• Ulcerative Colitis Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Chemicals in Water From Firefighting Foam

  October 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York man indicates he developed ulcerative colitis after years of unknowingly drinking water contaminated with firefighting foam PFAS chemicals, seeking damages from companies that manufactured and sold the fire safety products.