Since the 1950s, companies have known that PFAS in carpets could lead to cancer in children who inhale carpet dust and debris, lawsuit alleges.
Environmental sampling found higher levels of PFAS linked to lithium ion batteries in soil and water near facilities for battery manufacturers, like 3M.
Study found toxic PFAS chemicals used in AFFF firefighting foam, turnout gear and other products can be absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream.
Chemical and safety equipment manufacturers currently face thousands of lawsuits brought by firefighters, who say they were never warned that AFFF may cause kidney cancer, testicular cancer and other injuries.
Lawsuit alleges firefighter developed thyroid disease and testicular cancer from AFFF foam used during his career, which contained toxic PFAS chemicals.
While several companies have reached massive PFAS exposure settlements in recent months over widespread risks caused by the toxic chemicals, their legal woes may be just beginning with new EPA standards coming
Chemist working for 3M detected PFAS in human blood in 1997, and now indicates that the company has known about the potential risks since the 1970s.
First $4 million of the PFAS settlement will be paid in July, with the remaining amount to be paid next March to resolve BASF water contamination lawsuits
Recalled 3M earmuffs may be defective and noise-reduction features may fail, exposing users to a risk of hearing loss, tinnitus and other ear problems
Philadelphia woman indicates she had to have her kidney surgically removed due to the cancer caused by PFAS water contamination in the state
