Robins Air Force Base PFAS Lawsuit

History of Operations and Contamination at Robins Air Force Base

Robins Air Force Base was established as a maintenance and supply depot while also functioning as a training center during its early years, located east of the city of Warner Robins in Houston County, Georgia.

After World War II, RAFB continued in its supply and maintenance capacity while ceasing its training functions.

In 1974, the Technology Repair Center (TRC) was created as a function of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC), further expanding the industrial activities at the facility.

Throughout its operational history, Robins AFB has generated substantial quantities of hazardous waste, primarily from industrial processes such as:

1. Parts cleaning operations
2. Painting activities
3. Electroplating processes
4. Industrial wastewater treatment
5. Various maintenance activities

These processes produced a mixture of solid and liquid wastes containing solvents, heavy metals, petroleum products, and other industrial chemicals that were disposed of without environmental safeguards required by modern regulations.

If you or someone you love has been exposed to PFAS contamination surrounding the Robins AFB, you may qualify to seek compensation.

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Robins AFB: Waste Management Practices

The primary contaminants of concern at RAFB include hazardous wastes generated from industrial processes such as electroplating and other heavy metals alongside the disposal of paint removers, solvents, hydraulic fluids, and oils used by the U.S. Air Force.

Contamination sites documented at the Robins Air Force Base include, but are not limited to:

• Landfill No. 4 (LF4): Operational from 1965 through 1978 for disposal of general refuse and industrial wastes located approximately 2200 feet from a drinking water well adjacent to drainage ditches flowing to Horse Creek storing up to 1500 drums of waste material.
• Sludge Lagoon (SL): Operational from 1963 through 1978 for disposal of industrial liquid wastes (approximately 130,000 gallons monthly) and grease and solvents (104,000 gallons monthly) contained within an unlined pit stretching across 1.5 acres containing sludges with phenols, oils, cyanide, and chrome.

Health Risks Linked to PFAS Exposure

The “forever chemicals” discovered at Robins Air Force Base have measured at alarmingly high levels – with environmental testing revealing PFAS contamination exceeding 276,000 parts per trillion in groundwater, making it one of the most contaminated military installations in the country.

The permissible limit established by the EPA was 70 parts per trillion, meaning Robins AFB’s contamination levels were nearly 4,000 times higher than this threshold.

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
• Other severe adverse effects

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.

Recent testing has found PFAS in three out of five tested groundwater wells at Robins AFB, and the base has initiated a remedial investigation to determine the full extent of contamination in soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water.

The contamination likely resulted from decades of using AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) for firefighting training and emergency response at the base.

Surrounding members of the community, Military veterans, and their families stationed at Robins Air Force Base 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.

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PFAS Contamination Across U.S. Military Bases

PFAS contamination extends well beyond Eaker Air Force Base, affecting hundreds of military installations across the United States.

The widespread use of AFFF firefighting foam has created a national crisis of contamination at bases operated by all branches of the armed forces.

Additional military installations that contain PFAS contamination include, but are not limited to:

• England Air Force Base
• Warren Air Force Base
• Nellies Air Force Base
• Sawyer Air Force Base
• Rock Air Force Base
• Altus Air Force Base
• Ellsworth Air Force Base
• Holloman Air Force Base
• Dover 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

Testing at these facilities has revealed PFAS levels that frequently exceed safety standards by significant margins.

The Department of Defense faces growing pressure to expedite cleanup efforts, provide alternative water sources for affected communities, and take responsibility for decades of contamination.

Coordinated remediation plans now represent one of the largest environmental cleanup challenges in U.S. military history.

How Can A PFAS Contamination Attorney from TruLaw Help You?

Our PFAS contamination attorney at TruLaw is dedicated to supporting clients through the process of filing a Robins Air Force Base PFAS lawsuit.

With extensive experience in handling chemical exposure and product liability cases, Jessica Paluch-Hoerman provides personalized support and advocacy to clients affected by PFAS contamination near Robins Air Force Base.

We understand the challenges and health concerns that come with PFAS exposure, and we’re committed to simplifying the legal process of seeking the compensation you deserve.

Meet the Lead PFAS Contamination Attorney at TruLaw

Meet our lead PFAS contamination attorney:

• Jessica Paluch-Hoerman: With years of experience representing clients in chemical exposure cases, Jessica specializes in helping clients recover damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and various other forms of harm. 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 contamination 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.
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Our investment in representing you demonstrates our unwavering commitment to seeking the compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to PFAS contamination from Robins Air Force Base, you may be eligible to seek compensation.

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TruLaw: Accepting Clients for the Robins Air Force Base PFAS Lawsuit

Robins 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 Robins AFB PFAS lawsuit.

A few reasons to choose TruLaw for your Robins 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 Robins 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 Robins Air Force Base, you may be eligible to seek compensation.

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