Air Force Firefighter Files Lawsuit Over Kidney Cancer Diagnosis from AFFF Chemicals
A former U.S. Air Force firefighter says he contracted kidney cancer due to exposure to fluorochemicals in toxic firefighter foam.
Tag Archives: Chemicals
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EPA Hearing On Two Major PFAS Chemicals Leads To Calls For Cancer Warnings
Scientific advisors to the EPA say two major chemicals used in firefighting foam and other products, which frequently contaminate drinking water supplies, should be classified as likely carcinogens.
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JPML to Consider Consolidation for SoClean CPAP Lawsuits This Month
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation will hear oral arguments on whether SoClean CPAP cleaning machine lawsuits should be consolidated before one judge for pretrial proceedings.
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Anti-Fogging Sprays and Wipes For Glasses Loaded With Toxic PFAS Chemicals, Duke Researchers Warn
A new study has found toxic PFAS chemicals present in wipes and sprays used to keep glasses from fogging up, which have become popular due to the use of face…
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Wisconsin May Become Latest State To Begin Regulating Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Found In Firefighter Foam
Wisconsin is poised to become the next state to put PFAS limits in place to combat water contamination caused by the toxic "forever chemicals."
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FDA Warns Consumers About Unproven Claims of “Wellness” Vapes
The FDA is warning consumers to be wary of so-called "wellness" vapes which claim to treat ailments and diseases, saying none are proven to do so and many contain toxic…
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Maine Residents Warned Not To Eat Deer Near PFAS Contamination Site
Maine is warning hunters and residents not to eat deer from the Fairfield area, a known PFAS contamination site, after detecting high levels of the toxic "forever chemicals" in their…
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Firefighting Foam Water Contamination Lawsuits On Track For First Jury Trial in Jan. 2023
A federal judge has laid out a schedule for preparing the first firefighter foam water contamination lawsuit filed by a water utility for trial by January 1, 2023.
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SoClean Ozone Cleaning Devices Damaged Philips CPAP Machines, Class Action Lawsuit Claims
A class action lawsuit claims SoClean's ozone cleaning devices damaged recalled Philips CPAP machines by causing toxic sound abatement foam to degrade.
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1-in-44 U.S. Children Diagnosed With Autism, CDC Report Finds
The findings of a new CDC study indicate the rates of autism are increasing nationwide.