Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is considering reviving legal action against chemical manufacturer 3M over firefighters’ exposure to PFAS “forever chemicals” contained in firefighting foam. The ABC reported that FRV leadership wants to revisit a previously abandoned class action amid growing concern about contamination, health impacts, and mounting government lawsuits against 3M in Australia and overseas.
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Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is considering reviving legal action against chemical manufacturer 3M over firefighters’ exposure to PFAS “forever chemicals” contained in firefighting foam. The ABC reported that FRV leader...
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