12 results

• PFAS Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Harmful “Forever Chemicals” in Carpets and Rugs

  September 5, 2024

  Michael Adams

  3M, DuPont and Chemours have known about the dangers of PFAS in stain resistant carpets since the 1950s, but the companies colluded to keep that information from the public, lawsuit alleges.

• Study Links PFAS Exposure to Childhood Leukemia Risks

  January 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Cancer researchers indicate prenatal PFAS exposure can increase the risk of childhood leukemia, and tracked how the cancer rates rose and fall in association with the amount of the chemicals found in expecting mothers' blood.

• CDC Issues PFAS Guidelines for Doctors to Highlight Possible Cancer, Hypertension and Pregnancy Risks

  January 19, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC has released new guidelines for doctors on when and why to test patients for PFAS exposure.

• PFAS Contamination Found in Drinking Water of 44 Million Americans: Report

  December 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  An environmental group analyzed new EPA data which reveals that 44 million Americans are served by drinking water systems with detectable PFAS contamination.

• Environmentalists Call for Tougher State Restrictions on PFAS Use, Amid Growing Concerns Over Toxic Water Contamination

  November 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  States should put PFAS release restrictions in place to prevent water contamination, environmental and consumer advocacy groups warn.

• 3M Expected To Face Years of Lawsuits Over PFAS Years After Ending Production of “Forever Chemical” in 2025

  December 21, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  By the end of 2025 3M says it will end manufacturing of all PFAS chemical products and PFAS additives.

• PFAS Pollution From Nearby Chemical Plant Led to Child With Brain Damage, Developmental Problems, Lawsuit Claims

  July 21, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A New Jersey family says chemical contamination from nearby chemical plants caused a woman to suffer severe neurological and genetic damage, leaving her unable to care for herself or enjoy life.

• 3M Earplug Lawsuit Judge Wants Expert Witness To Help Define What A Representative Case Would Look Like

  May 8, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge wants an independent expert witness to analyze the growing body of 3M Combat Arms earplug hearing loss lawsuits to determine the profile of the most representative cases for nearly 150,000 plaintiffs.

• Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries, PTSD, More Vulnerable To Tinnitus: Study

  March 18, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that previous incidents of traumatic brain injury or PTSD may increase the risk of tinnitus in veterans.

• Water Contamination Lawsuits Filed Against Keds Footware Manufacturer Over Use of ScotchGard

  March 9, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A number of lawsuits have been filed against the makers of Keds, Cat and Saucony footware by Michigan residents who say the company dumped chemicals used to create Scotchgard, contaminating the local water supply.