Connecticut State Senate passes bill to protect firefighters from PFAS in gear, amidst class-action lawsuit against manufacturers.
A bill has passed in the State Senate to protect firefighters from PFAS, dangerous chemicals found in their gear. The goal is to eliminate PFAS in firefighting equipment entirely. This win comes alongside a class-action federal lawsuit filed by Connecticut firefighters against companies making their protective gear, claiming it contains PFAS, possibly cancer-causing chemicals. The lawsuit alleges that manufacturers of turnout gear have profited despite their equipment containing PFAS.
July 30, 2024
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