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New Hampshire Towns and Maryland Residents File New PFAS Claims Tied to Firefighting Foam and Gear

Published Oct 2, 2026Updated Oct 2, 2026

By People's Justice

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What happened

According to The Cool Down, several New Hampshire towns sued 3M and DuPont, alleging PFAS chemicals in firefighter protective gear exposed firefighters to cancer risk. Separately, WBOC reported that Salisbury, Maryland residents are seeking to add firefighting foam companies to an existing PFAS lawsuit against Perdue.

Event date: Oct 1, 2026

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