Court CaseTuesday, September 15, 2026The Guardian
3M, DuPont and more to face lawsuit on Pfas in US firefighters’ protective gear
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against over 20 companies, including 3M and DuPont, to proceed, alleging that 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in firefighters' protective gear pose increased cancer risks through absorption and inhalation. This case highlights growing concerns over the health impacts of PFAS in occupational safety equipment.




