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PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit in Vermont

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Statute of limitations — Vermont

Vermont has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of discovery.

3 years from discovery of injury and PFAS connection

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Where to File in Vermont

Vermont personal injury claims are governed by 12 V.S.A. § 512, providing a 3-year limitations period. Federal PFAS claims proceed in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). Burlington International Airport (home of Vermont ANG 158th Fighter Wing) has documented PFAS from AFFF operations, with contamination affecting South Burlington area groundwater. Vermont ANR has been active in PFAS monitoring and has established Vermont-specific PFAS drinking water standards.

Vermont data

Exposure in Vermont

The Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing at Burlington International Airport operates F-35 fighters and has documented PFAS from AFFF firefighting training, affecting South Burlington-area groundwater and water systems.

Burlington Airport Vermont ANG — South Burlington communities with documented PFAS from F-35 fighter wing AFFF operations at Vermont's primary military aviation site

Source: Vermont ANR PFAS Assessment; DoD PFAS Installation Database 2023

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