3M, DuPont and more to face lawsuit on Pfas in US firefighters’ protective gear

Guardian Environment•Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 09:06 PM•2 min read

Connecticut plaintiffs say ‘forever chemicals’ in turnout gear increase risk of cancer by absorption and inhalation A federal judge on Tuesday said more than 20 defendants including 3M , DuPont and Honeywell must ⁠face claims by Connecticut firefighters who said their protective gear was contamin...

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