Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS Lawsuit
- Last Updated: March 10th, 2025
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Key takeaways:
- The Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS contamination levels are alarmingly high, measuring 261,250 times above the EPA's 2024 drinking water standard of 4 parts per trillion, leading to legal action against PFAS manufacturers who failed to warn about health risks and sold dangerous products.
- PFAS exposure through contaminated water at the base has been linked to serious health conditions including various cancers (kidney, bladder, thyroid, and testicular), thyroid disorders, liver damage, and other health problems, with military personnel, families, and nearby residents being at risk.
- TruLaw is accepting clients for the Plattsburgh AFB PFAS lawsuit on a contingency fee basis (no upfront costs), offering experienced legal representation through attorney Jessica Paluch-Hoerman, who has helped secure billions in compensation for chemical exposure victims.
Who Qualifies to File a Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS Lawsuit?
- Question: Who qualifies to file a Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS lawsuit?
- Answer: Individuals who were stationed at or lived near Plattsburgh Air Force Base after 1970 and have experienced health issues potentially related to PFAS exposure may qualify to file a lawsuit.
On this page, we’ll answer this question in further depth, how to file a PFAS exposure lawsuit, health risks linked to PFAS exposure, and much more.
Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS Lawyers Holding Manufacturers Accountable
The Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS lawsuit centers on the contamination of drinking water and groundwater with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the former New York military installation.
PFAS levels at the base have been found to be alarmingly high, with combined PFOA and PFOS levels 261,250 times above the EPA’s 2024 drinking water standard of 4 parts per trillion.
TruLaw and our partner firms are investigating legal action against PFAS manufacturers who may be responsible for this widespread contamination.
The lawsuit alleges that these companies:
- Failed to warn the public about the health risks associated with PFAS
- Sold dangerous products when safer alternatives were available
- Neglected to provide proper instructions for safe use, storage, and disposal of PFAS-containing materials
- Misrepresented the safety of PFAS levels found in humans
Exposure to PFAS-contaminated water has been linked to various health problems, including cancer, thyroid disorders, and liver damage.
If you or a loved one have suffered health effects due to PFAS drinking water contamination at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, you may be eligible to seek compensation.
Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation and determine whether you qualify to join others in filing a Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS lawsuit today.
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How Can A PFAS Attorney from TruLaw Help You?
Our PFAS attorney at TruLaw is dedicated to supporting clients through the process of filing a Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS lawsuit.
With extensive experience in handling similar cases involving chemical exposure, Jessica Paluch-Hoerman provides personalized support and advocacy to clients affected by PFAS contamination from the Plattsburgh Air Force Base.
We understand the challenges and emotional toll that toxic chemical exposure places on families, which is why we focus on simplifying the legal process of seeking the compensation you deserve.
Meet the Lead PFAS Attorney at TruLaw
Meet our lead PFAS attorney:
- Jessica Paluch-Hoerman: With years of experience representing clients in chemical exposure cases, Jessica specializes in simplifying the legal process of recovering damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and various other forms of damages. Her dedication to holding negligent parties accountable for their actions has led to billions of dollars in compensation for her clients nationwide through verdicts and negotiated settlements.
How much does it cost to hire a PFAS lawyer from TruLaw?
At TruLaw, we believe financial concerns should never stand in the way of justice.
That’s why we operate on a contingency fee basis—with this approach, you won’t face any upfront costs for your legal representation.
Our fee is only collected if we are successful in securing compensation on your behalf.
This arrangement not only removes the financial risk of pursuing your case, it allows us to focus our resources on achieving a positive outcome in your case by:
- Court Filings and Legal Documentation: Handling all necessary paperwork, including filing fees and procedural documents, to ensure your case proceeds smoothly through the legal system.
- Research/Data Analysis: Dedicating resources to thoroughly investigate your case and gather the best possible evidence.
- Expert Testimony: Consulting with leading experts in the field to support your case and demonstrate the strength of your case to the court.
- Negotiations and Trial Preparation: Allocating resources to negotiate potential settlements and, if needed, preparing comprehensive trial strategies to present your case in court effectively.
Our investment in representing you demonstrates our unwavering commitment to seeking the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one suffered health issues or property damage related to PFAS contamination from Plattsburgh Air Force Base, you may be eligible to seek compensation.
Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation and determine whether you qualify to join others in filing a Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS lawsuit today.
Health Risks Linked to PFAS Exposure
The “forever chemicals” discovered at the Plattsburgh AFB have measured at alarmingly high levels – with EPA findings revealing concentrations exceeding 1 million parts per trillion.
The permissible limit at the time was 70 parts per trillion.
PFAS exposure occurs primarily through drinking contaminated water, consuming contaminated food, or breathing air containing PFAS particles.
These chemicals persist in the human body for years and can accumulate over time, leading to a range of health problems including:
- Increased cholesterol levels
- Changes in liver enzymes
- Decreased vaccine response in children
- Increased risk of high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia in pregnant women
- Decreased birth weight
- Thyroid hormone disruption
- Weakened immune system function
Research Associating PFAS Exposure to Cancer
Scientific research has established increasingly strong links between PFAS exposure and various forms of cancer.
PFAS exposure has become extensively studied by major research institutions worldwide as new evidence continues to demonstrate their carcinogenic potential.
Military personnel, firefighters, and communities living near contaminated sites face particularly high exposure risks.
The accumulation of these synthetic compounds in human tissue over time creates chronic exposure that appears to disrupt cellular processes that lead to DNA damage and malignant cell growth.
Scientific studies continue to provide evidence of the association between PFAS exposure and increased risk in developing the following types of cancer:
- Kidney Cancer: The National Cancer Institute has conducted the largest study of PFAS and kidney cancer to date, finding that higher concentrations of perfluorooctanoate (PFOA) in blood were associated with higher risk of kidney cancer confirmed by a systematic review and meta-analysis finding a staggering 18% increased risk of developing kidney cancer in association with PFAS exposure across 11 studies.
- Bladder Cancer: The American Cancer Society has linked PFAS exposure to various human cancers including bladder cancer, with a comprehensive epidemiological review examining multiple cancer sites noting that while evidence continues to develop, PFAS exposure increases risk factors that may contribute to bladder cancer development.
- Thyroid Cancer: Mount Sinai researchers identified that exposure to perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (n-PFOS) led to a 56% increased risk of thyroid cancer diagnosis supported by a clinical study further demonstrating that PFAS exposure is associated with elevated thyroid cancer risk and emphasizing the urgent need to reduce exposure through common routes like drinking water.
- Testicular Cancer: The National Cancer Institute found that elevated blood levels of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) were associated with higher risk of developing testicular cancer among U.S. Air Force servicemen with the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center confirming that testicular cancer has the strongest epidemiological evidence linking it directly to heightened PFAS exposure levels.
- Other Forms of Cancer: A University of Michigan study found that women with higher exposure to certain long-chained PFAS compounds had double the odds of a previous melanoma diagnosis while the National Academies of Sciences has documented possible associations between PFAS exposure and several other cancers including pancreatic, prostate, and breast cancer in their comprehensive federally-funded reports.
These scientific studies continue to provide evidence supporting legal claims while the Air Force continues remediation efforts at Plattsburgh AFB.
Surrounding members of the community, Military veterans, and their families stationed at Plattsburgh Air Force Base after 1970 may be eligible to seek compensation.
TruLaw is dedicated to providing support to those whose health has been compromised by these dangerous chemicals at no fault of their own.
Contact us using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation that can determine if you qualify to join others in filing a PFAS Exposure Lawsuit today.
PFAS Contamination Across U.S. Military Bases
Veterans who lived on base with their families face additional concerns, as their spouses and children may have also suffered prolonged exposure through contaminated drinking water, increasing the risk of health problems for entire military families.
In some cases, this exposure continued for decades before the dangers of PFAS chemicals were fully recognized and addressed.
Additional military installations that contain PFAS contamination include, but are not limited to:
- England Air Force Base
- Warren Air Force Base
- Sawyer Air Force Base
- Rock Air Force Base
- Altus Air Force Base
- Ellsworth Air Force Base
- Holloman Air Force Base
- Wurtsmith Air Force Base
- Vandenberg Air Force Base
- Grand Prairie Armed Forces
- Horsham Air Guard Station
- Tyndall Air Force Base
- Other Military and Air Force Bases
Recent testing has confirmed PFAS contamination at hundreds of military sites across the country, with levels often exceeding what health experts consider safe for human consumption.
This widespread contamination has prompted increased attention on from regulators, lawmakers, and advocacy groups focused on securing justice and compensation for affected veterans and their families.
If you served at one of these military installations and have experienced health issues potentially linked to PFAS exposure, you may qualify to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from this contamination.
Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation and determine whether you qualify to join others in filing a Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS lawsuit today.
TruLaw: Accepting Clients for the Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS Lawsuit
Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS lawsuits are being filed by individuals across the country who were exposed to dangerous levels of PFAS chemicals in the water supply near the base.
TruLaw is currently accepting clients for the Plattsburgh AFB PFAS lawsuit.
A few reasons to choose TruLaw for your Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS lawsuit include:
- If We Don’t Win, You Don’t Pay: The PFAS contamination lawyers at TruLaw and our partner firms operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid if you win.
- Expertise: We have years of experience handling chemical exposure cases similar to the Plattsburgh AFB PFAS water contamination lawsuit, which helps us anticipate what we can expect to see in your case and the regulations we will be required to meet.
- Successful Track Record: TruLaw and our partner law firms have helped our clients recover billions of dollars in compensation through verdicts and negotiated settlements.
If you or a loved one suffered health problems due to exposure to PFAS chemicals in the water at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, you may be eligible to seek compensation.
Contact TruLaw using the chat on this page to receive an instant case evaluation that can determine if you qualify to join others in filing a Plattsburgh Air Force Base PFAS Lawsuit today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What levels of PFAS from aqueous film forming foam have been documented at Plattsburgh Air Force Base?
In 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency found PFAS contamination levels exceeding 1 million parts per trillion in the drinking water at Plattsburgh Air Force Base.
This is approximately 14,000 times higher than the permissible limit of 70 parts per trillion at that time, and about 250,000 times the current EPA proposed standard of 4 parts per trillion established in March 2023.
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How does the toxic exposure at Plattsburgh Air Force Base affect my eligibility for compensation?
If you or your family members were stationed at Plattsburgh Air Force Base after 1970, you may qualify for compensation.
The presence of PFAS in your body, related health conditions, and documentation of your time at the base are key factors in determining eligibility.
TruLaw can evaluate your case at no cost to determine if you qualify to join the lawsuit.
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What specific adverse health effects have been linked to PFAS exposure at Plattsburgh Air Force Base?
PFAS exposure has been linked to numerous adverse health effects including increased risk of kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer, increased cholesterol levels, liver damage, thyroid hormone disruption, decreased vaccine response in children, increased risk of high blood pressure in pregnant women, and weakened immune system function.
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Is there a fee to hire a lawyer for contaminated groundwater cases related to Plattsburgh AFB?
Our PFAS attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win your case.
We only receive payment as a percentage of your settlement or court award. Initial consultations and case evaluations are completely free, allowing you to understand your legal options without financial risk.
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How did PFAS chemicals enter the environment at Plattsburgh Air Force Base?
The primary source of PFAS contamination at Plattsburgh Air Force Base was the regular use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) for firefighting training exercises and emergency response activities beginning in the 1970s.
This foam, containing high concentrations of PFAS chemicals, seeped into the soil and groundwater after use, creating widespread and persistent contamination throughout the base and surrounding areas.
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What remediation efforts is the Environmental Protection Agency conducting at Plattsburgh Air Force Base?
The EPA has designated Plattsburgh Air Force Base as a Superfund site requiring long-term cleanup.
Current remediation efforts include groundwater monitoring, installation of filtration systems, soil remediation, and providing alternative water sources to affected residents.
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In 2016, Jessie founded TruLaw, which allows her to collaborate with attorneys and legal experts across the United States on a daily basis. This hypervaluable network of experts is what enables her to share the most reliable, accurate, and up-to-date legal information with our readers!
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