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• Judges Reject Request to Appeal Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Jury Trial Rights Early in Litigation

  May 14, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Four judges overseeing all Camp Lejeune lawsuits in North Carolina federal courts have rejected an effort by plaintiffs to immediately appeal a recent ruling deciding that the judges will determine lawsuit payouts for water contamination injuries instead of holding jury trials.

• Lawmakers Introduce Bill Calling for National Phaseout of All Nonessential PFAS on U.S. Market

  April 26, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  New legislation introduced in the House and Senate proposes phasing out all non-essential PFAS from the U.S. market within 10 years.

• Third Track of Camp Lejeune Illnesses and Diseases To Be Selected For Case Specific Workup

  April 23, 2024

  Russell Maas

  The U.S. government has proposed claims of esophageal cancer, miscarriage, dental side effects, and hypersensitivity skin disorder be used for a third batch of potential Camp Lejeune bellwether lawsuits.

• Lawsuit Alleges Pennsylvania PFAS Water Contamination Caused Kidney Cancer Diagnosis

  April 12, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A PFAS water contamination lawsuit alleges that exposure to the chemicals polluting Pennsylvania's water supply resulted in a kidney cancer diagnosis.

• Biden Administration Sets National PFAS Drinking Water Limits

  April 11, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA has announced new drinking water limits for five PFAS chemicals, amid growing concerns over water contamination and cancer risks.

• Report Finds PFAS Water Contamination is Widespread, and AFFF Impact Has Been Underestimated

  April 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that PFAS water contamination is pervasive worldwide, particularly near sources of firefighter foam.

• 3M PFAS Settlement With Public Water Providers Receives Final Approval By MDL Judge

  April 4, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has approved a 3M PFAS settlement agreement which will see the company pay between $10.5 billion and $12.5 billion to municipalities nationwide for water contamination linked to toxic chemicals used in firefighting foam and other products.

• Camp Lejeune Injury Claims Expected To Spike Leading Up To Filing Deadline in Aug 2024

  April 3, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Filings for Camp Lejeune injury claims are expected to rise as the two-year filing deadline approaches.

• PFAS Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of High Cholesterol, Heart Problems: Study

  March 26, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Even low levels of PFAS, found now in virtually everyone's blood, can increase cholesterol levels, leading to an increased risk of metabolic diseases like heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, a new study warns.

• PFAS Water Contamination Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Kleenex Factory Manufacturer

  March 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Kimberly-Clark faces a class action lawsuit alleging the company's Kleenex manufacturing plant in Connecticut is responsible for PFAS water contamination.