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flag A judge let a lawsuit against firefighting gear makers go forward, citing evidence they hid cancer risks from firefighters.

flag A federal judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed against manufacturers and sellers of firefighting gear containing cancer-linked chemicals like PFAS. flag The case, led by Butte-Silver Bow County, alleges companies knowingly sold hazardous gear while concealing health risks, failing to provide safer alternatives, and causing widespread harm to firefighters. flag The judge rejected dismissal attempts, citing credible evidence of harm and corporate misconduct. flag The lawsuit is part of broader legal efforts targeting PFAS contamination in firefighting gear and public water supplies, with potential liability running into billions.

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