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Military and Civilians Firefighters Can Seek Restitution for Exposure to Cancer-Causing PFAS in AFFF Formulations

The cancer risks associated with aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF); a firefighting solution that contains per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are undeniable today. Despite its remarkable ...
Independent Florida Alligator

The VET PFAS ACT supports medical and hospital services to U.S. veterans and their families in Florida

In the 1970s, the Department of Defense endorsed the usage of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) as a fire suppressant without recognizing the toxic nature of its active ingredients known as per- and ...
JD Supra

PFAS in Firefighting Foam (AFFF) and Equipment: State-by-State Regulations

Numerous states have either enacted or proposed regulations regarding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) present in Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (“AFFF”) used for firefighting, or ...
JD Supra

PFAS in Firefighting Foam (AFFF) and Equipment: State-by-state Regulations - Updated: December 2023

Numerous states have either enacted or proposed regulations regarding per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) present in Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (“AFFF”) used for firefighting, or ...