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PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit in Missouri

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Statute of limitations — Missouri

Missouri has a 5-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims involving toxic substances — relatively favorable for PFAS claimants.

5 years from discovery of injury and PFAS connection

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Where to File in Missouri

Missouri personal injury claims for toxic exposure are governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120, providing a 5-year limitations period from discovery — more favorable than most states. Federal PFAS claims proceed in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). Whiteman AFB in Johnson County, home of the B-2 stealth bomber wing, has documented PFAS from AFFF. Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County has documented PFAS from Army training operations. St. Louis industrial corridor has PFAS discharge from chemical manufacturing.

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Exposure in Missouri

Whiteman Air Force Base, home of the 509th Bomb Wing operating B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, has documented PFAS from AFFF firefighting required for aircraft operations, affecting Knob Noster and surrounding Johnson County communities.

Whiteman AFB — Knob Noster area communities with PFAS exposure from B-2 stealth bomber base AFFF operations in Johnson County

Source: DoD PFAS Installation Database 2023

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