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Environmental Health
Union Flags Cancer Risk from PFAS in Firefighter Gear
The International Association of Fire Fighters and Metro Chiefs urged caution and warned firefighters about the dangers of PFAS in their turnout gear.

September 7, 2022
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Juul Labs Will Pay $438.5 million to Settle E-Cigarette Claims
The e-cigarette maker was the object of multiple state lawsuits over claims it targeted youth in its marketing campaigns.

September 7, 2022
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Thousands of Camp Lejeune Disability Claims Mishandled by VA
A recent report by the agency's Office of Inspector General said almost 40% of claims at Camp Lejeune were incorrectly processed.

September 6, 2022
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Camp Lejeune Justice Act Enables Water Contamination Lawsuits
Veterans must first file an administrative claim through the Department of the Navy before civil litigation may proceed.

September 6, 2022
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
VFW Hails Camp Lejeune Justice Act
The Veterans of Foreign Wars hails the recent passage of the landmark PACT Act of 2022, which includes the long-awaited Camp Lejeune Justice Act.

August 29, 2022
Environmental Health
Justice Act for Camp Lejeune Survivors Becomes Law
Military veterans and families harmed by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune decades ago can now file legal action against the federal government

August 10, 2022
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
PACT Act, with Camp Lejeune Legislation, Passes Senate
The bill expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxins at home and abroad. It now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature.

August 3, 2022
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
3M to Establish $1B Trust for Earplug Hearing Loss Claims
Aearo Technologies, a 3M subsidiary that made the defective earplugs, set up the trust as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

August 3, 2022
Legal Rights and Lawsuits
Senate Blocks Camp Lejeune Legislation
U.S. Senate Republicans have temporarily blocked passage of The Honoring Our PACT Act that includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022.

July 29, 2022
Harmful Products
Fisher-Price Infant, Toddler Rockers Linked to 13 Deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said it could have warned the public earlier about the products if a gag rule had not been in place.

July 12, 2022

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