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• Firefighters Face Heart Problems From Chemical Exposures, Stress: Study

  March 29, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that the more fires fought by firefighters, the higher their risk of heart problems, likely due to chemical exposures.

• California Lawmakers Considering Ban on PFAS in Cosmetics

  March 8, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A California lawmaker has introduced a bill calling for a total ban on PFAS in cosmetics in that state.

• PFAS Ban Passed By Maryland Senate With Support From State Firefighters Concerned About AFFF Exposures

  March 4, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The Maryland Senate has passed a bill which includes a ban on the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam, carpets and food packaging due to concerns over cancer risks.

• Study Raises Concerns Over High Levels of PFAS Chemicals In Breast Milk

  February 28, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns of the presence of PFAS in breast milk, but a lack of prior research limits researchers ability to determine what levels are safe.

• Approximate 1,500 3M Earplug Cases Being Prepared For Trial

  February 22, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  With pretrial preparations soon to be underway in 1,500 lawsuits involving hearing loss from 3M earplugs, a Special Master has been apointed to help parties coordinate depositions and discovery.

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Firefighter’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis From Anti-Foam

  February 11, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of a deceased Texas firefighter alleges he died due to prostate cancer caused by exposure to toxic firefighter foam.

• Air Force Firefighter Files Lawsuit Over Kidney Cancer Diagnosis from AFFF Chemicals

  January 21, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A former U.S. Air Force firefighter says he contracted kidney cancer due to exposure to fluorochemicals in toxic firefighter foam.

• Cover Girl Lawsuit Alleges Products Exposed Consumers to Dangerous PFAS Chemicals

  January 13, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A lawsuit against CoverGirl claims the company falsely advertised its Trublend product line as safe despite the presence of toxic chemicals often found in firefighting foam.

• EPA Hearing On Two Major PFAS Chemicals Leads To Calls For Cancer Warnings

  January 12, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Anti-Fogging Sprays and Wipes For Glasses Loaded With Toxic PFAS Chemicals, Duke Researchers Warn

  January 7, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  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 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.