Video: PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit | Know Your Legal Rights Now
April 29, 2025
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Introduction by Attorney Tracy Paulsen
Hi, I’m Attorney Tracy Paulsen with Rightful Legal. Today I wanted to give you an important update about the PFAS water contamination lawsuit and how major corporations like 3M, DuPont, and Estée Lauder are being held accountable for the harm caused by these toxic chemicals.
What Is PFAS (Forever Chemicals)?
For decades, companies used PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—in everything from firefighting foam to household and cosmetic products. These chemicals, including PFOS and PFOA, do not break down. Instead, they accumulate in our water, our environment, and our bodies.
Health Risks Linked to PFAS Exposure
Now, families across the United States are paying the price with rising rates of cancer and other illnesses like thyroid disease, liver damage, and other serious health conditions linked directly to PFAS exposure.
How Companies Like 3M and DuPont Are Involved
Citizens, advocates, and law firms such as Rightful Legal are standing up against these manufacturers. Recently, towns have started taking legal action. For example, Nyack, New York, just sued Estée Lauder and Teva Pharmaceuticals, alleging that their industrial operations contaminated the community’s drinking water.
Communities Taking Legal Action
In Santa Clara County, California, officials are suing 3M and DuPont, claiming that their firefighting foam polluted local water supplies.
Federal Court Moves Forward With Lawsuits
The courts are taking action. Just this month, a federal judge selected 12 key sites—including airports, fire stations, and training centers in states like Maryland, Florida, and Alaska—that will serve as test cases to help trace PFAS contamination back to its source. These facilities are more likely to have purchase records showing exactly which companies made and sold this toxic foam.
Holding Manufacturers Accountable
This could be a very important turning point. If these records confirm what we suspect, it will be a powerful tool to hold manufacturers accountable in court and to help victims who have been harmed—helping them get the compensation they deserve.
Health Issues Caused by Water Contamination
If you’ve been diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, liver cancer, or ulcerative colitis—and you think your drinking water may be the cause—you need to understand your rights.
Deadlines and How to Join the MDL Lawsuit
The MDL personal injury lawsuit is moving forward very fast, but there is still time to join. Please remember that deadlines do apply.
How Rightful Legal Can Help You
At Rightful Legal, we’re already helping families like yours get answers, get justice, and get the compensation they deserve—from companies that put profits ahead of people and risked everyone’s health.
Final Call to Action: Get Legal Help Now
Call us today at 617-821-5856 or visit rightfullegal.com for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll help you determine whether your water was contaminated and whether you may have a case.
If PFAS has touched your life, please do not wait. Let’s hold these companies accountable and make things right—now and in the future.