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PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit in Tennessee

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Statute of limitations — Tennessee

Tennessee has a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims — among the most restrictive nationally. Act immediately.

1 year from discovery of injury and PFAS connection — act immediately

Filing venue

Where to File in Tennessee

Tennessee personal injury claims are governed by Tenn. Code § 28-3-104, providing a 1-year limitations period — one of the most restrictive in the nation. Tennessee PFAS claimants must consult an attorney immediately. Federal MDL 2873 (D.S.C.) is the primary venue for Tennessee PFAS claims. Arnold AFB in Coffee County (Air Force test facility with extensive rocket and jet testing using AFFF) and NAS Memphis in Millington (now Millington Naval Support Activity) are the primary military sites. The Tennessee River downstream from 3M's Decatur, Alabama manufacturing has documented PFAS affecting Middle Tennessee water users.

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Exposure in Tennessee

Arnold Air Force Base in Coffee County is the Air Force's primary aerospace research test facility, using AFFF extensively for engine and rocket test fire suppression. PFAS from these operations has documented groundwater impacts in Coffee County.

Arnold AFB — Coffee County Tennessee communities near this Air Force research test facility with documented PFAS from rocket and jet engine test fire suppression operations

Source: DoD PFAS Installation Database; TN DEP Environmental Reports 2022

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