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Chicago is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
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Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
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When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in Edwardsville, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
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If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in Edwardsville at no fault of your own and you suffered injuries as a result, you may qualify to file an Edwardsville bike accident lawsuit.
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Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
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When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries on someone else’s property in Edwardsville IL, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
If property owners fail to keep their premises safe, and their negligence leads to injuries, property damages or other losses as a result of an accident or incident, a premises liability lawsuit may be possible.
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If you or a loved one suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to another party’s actions, you may be entitled to compensation for those losses.
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If you or a loved one suffered a personal injury or financial loss due to a car accident in St. Louis, IL – you may be entitled to compensation for those damages.
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If you or a loved one have suffered injuries, property damage, or other financial losses due to a truck accident in St. Louis, IL – you may qualify to take legal action to gain compensation for those injuries and losses.
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St. Louis is one of the nation’s largest construction centers.
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Nursing homes and nursing facilities should provide a safe, supportive environment for senior citizens, with qualified staff, nurses, and aids administering quality care.
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If you are a resident of St. Louis, or the greater St. Louis area, and you have a loved one who suffered a fatal injury due to another party’s negligence or malpractice – you may qualify to file a wrongful death lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf.
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When a child is injured at a daycare center, parents are left wondering who can be held liable, who to contact for legal help, and how a lawsuit may pan out for them.
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Suboxone, a medication often used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), has become a vital tool which offers a safer and more controlled approach to managing opioid addiction.
Despite its widespread use, Suboxone has been linked to severe tooth decay and dental injuries.
Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuits claim that the companies failed to warn about the risks of tooth decay and other dental injuries associated with Suboxone sublingual films.
Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection, has been linked to an increased risk of developing brain tumors (including glioblastoma and meningioma).
Women who have used Depo-Provera and subsequently been diagnosed with brain tumors are filing lawsuits against Pfizer (the manufacturer), alleging that the company failed to adequately warn about the risks associated with the drug.
Despite the claims, Pfizer maintains that Depo-Provera is safe and effective, citing FDA approval and arguing that the scientific evidence does not support a causal link between the drug and brain tumors.
You may be eligible to file a Depo Provera Lawsuit if you used Depo-Provera and were diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Tepezza, approved by the FDA in 2020, is used to treat Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), but some patients have reported hearing issues after its use.
The Tepezza lawsuit claims that Horizon Therapeutics failed to warn patients about the potential risks and side effects of the drug, leading to hearing loss and other problems, such as tinnitus.
You may be eligible to file a Tepezza Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Tepezza and subsequently suffered permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.
Elmiron, a drug prescribed for interstitial cystitis, has been linked to serious eye damage and vision problems in scientific studies.
Thousands of Elmiron Lawsuits have been filed against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer, alleging that the company failed to warn patients about the potential risks.
You may be eligible to file an Elmiron Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Elmiron and subsequently suffered vision loss, blindness, or any other eye injury linked to the prescription drug.
The chemotherapy drug Taxotere, commonly used for breast cancer treatment, has been linked to severe eye injuries, permanent vision loss, and permanent hair loss.
Taxotere Lawsuits are being filed by breast cancer patients and others who have taken the chemotherapy drug and subsequently developed vision problems.
If you or a loved one used Taxotere and subsequently developed vision damage or other related medical problems, you may be eligible to file a Taxotere Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Although pressure cookers were designed to be safe and easy to use, a number of these devices have been found to have a defect that can lead to excessive buildup of internal pressure.
The excessive pressure may result in an explosion that puts users at risk of serious injuries such as burns, lacerations, an even electrocution.
If your pressure cooker exploded and caused substantial burn injuries or other serious injuries, you may be eligible to file a Pressure Cooker Lawsuit and secure financial compensation for your injuries and damages.
Several studies have found a correlation between heavy social media use and mental health challenges, especially among younger users.
Social media harm lawsuits claim that social media companies are responsible for onsetting or heightening mental health problems, eating disorders, mood disorders, and other negative experiences of teens and children
You may be eligible to file a Social Media Mental Health Lawsuit if you are the parents of a teen, or teens, who attribute their use of social media platforms to their mental health problems.
The Paragard IUD, a non-hormonal birth control device, has been linked to serious complications, including device breakage during removal.
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Teva Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Paragard, alleging that the company failed to warn about the potential risks.
If you or a loved one used a Paragard IUD and subsequently suffered complications and/or injuries, you may qualify for a Paragard Lawsuit.
Patients with the PowerPort devices may possibly be at a higher risk of serious complications or injury due to a catheter failure, according to lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the Bard PowerPort Device.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a Bard PowerPort Device, you may be eligible to file a Bard PowerPort Lawsuit and seek financial compensation.
Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products for injuries, pain and suffering, and financial costs related to complications and injuries of these medical devices.
Over 100,000 Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits have been filed on behalf of women injured by vaginal mesh and pelvic mesh products.
If you or a loved one have suffered serious complications or injuries from vaginal mesh, you may be eligible to file a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against major video game companies (including Epic Games, Activision Blizzard, and Microsoft), alleging that they intentionally designed their games to be addictive — leading to severe mental and physical health issues in minors.
The lawsuits claim that these companies used psychological tactics and manipulative game designs to keep players engaged for extended periods — causing problems such as anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.
You may be eligible to file a Video Game Addiction Lawsuit if your child has been diagnosed with gaming addiction or has experienced negative effects from excessive gaming.
Above ground pool accidents have led to lawsuits against manufacturers due to defective restraining belts that pose serious safety risks to children.
These belts, designed to provide structural stability, can inadvertently act as footholds, allowing children to climb into the pool unsupervised, increasing the risk of drownings and injuries.
Parents and guardians are filing lawsuits against pool manufacturers, alleging that the defective design has caused severe injuries and deaths.
If your child was injured or drowned in an above ground pool accident involving a defective restraining belt, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.
Recent scientific studies have found that the use of chemical hair straightening products, hair relaxers, and other hair products present an increased risk of uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and other health problems.
Legal action is being taken against manufacturers and producers of these hair products for their failure to properly warn consumers of potential health risks.
You may be eligible to file a Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit if you or a loved one used chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, or other similar hair products, and subsequently were diagnosed with:
AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) is a firefighting foam that has been linked to various health issues, including cancer, due to its PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) content.
Numerous AFFF Lawsuits have been filed against AFFF manufacturers, alleging that they knew about the health risks but failed to warn the public.
AFFF Firefighting Foam lawsuits aim to hold manufacturers accountable for putting peoples’ health at risk.
You may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit if you or a loved one was exposed to firefighting foam and subsequently developed cancer.
Paraquat, a widely-used herbicide, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, leading to numerous Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits against its manufacturers for failing to warn about the risks of chronic exposure.
Due to its toxicity, the EPA has restricted the use of Paraquat and it is currently banned in over 30 countries.
You may be eligible to file a Paraquat Lawsuit if you or a loved one were exposed to Paraquat and subsequently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease or other related health conditions.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos trust funds were established in the 1970s to compensate workers harmed by asbestos-containing products.
These funds are designed to pay out claims to those who developed mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases due to exposure.
Those exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma may be eligible to file a Mesothelioma Lawsuit.
NEC Lawsuit claims allege that certain formulas given to infants in NICU settings increase the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) – a severe intestinal condition in premature infants.
Parents and guardians are filing NEC Lawsuits against baby formula manufacturers, alleging that the formulas contain harmful ingredients leading to NEC.
Despite the claims, Abbott and Mead Johnson deny the allegations, arguing that their products are thoroughly researched and dismissing the scientific evidence linking their formulas to NEC, while the FDA issued a warning to Abbott regarding safety concerns of a formula product.
You may be eligible to file a Toxic Baby Formula NEC Lawsuit if your child received baby bovine-based (cow’s milk) baby formula in the maternity ward or NICU of a hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
PFAS contamination lawsuits are being filed against manufacturers and suppliers of PFAS chemicals, alleging that these substances have contaminated water sources and products, leading to severe health issues.
Plaintiffs claim that prolonged exposure to PFAS through contaminated drinking water and products has caused cancers, thyroid disease, and other health problems.
The lawsuits target companies like 3M, DuPont, and Chemours, accusing them of knowingly contaminating the environment with PFAS and failing to warn about the risks.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to PFAS-contaminated water or products and has developed health issues, you may be eligible to file a PFAS lawsuit.
The Roundup Lawsuit claims that Monsanto’s popular weed killer, Roundup, causes cancer.
Numerous studies have linked the main ingredient, glyphosate, to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Leukemia, and other Lymphatic cancers.
Despite this, Monsanto continues to deny these claims.
Victims of Roundup exposure who developed cancer are filing Roundup Lawsuits against Monsanto, seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain, and suffering.
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The New Castle Air National Guard Base PFAS Lawsuit investigation concerns forever chemicals in drinking water and groundwater in and around the Delaware military base.
TorHoerman Law is currently investigating a potential New Castle Air National Guard Base PFAS Lawsuit.
On this page, we’ll discuss the New Castle Air National Guard Base PFAS Lawsuit investigation, the levels of PFAS chemicals in groundwater at New Castle Air National Guard Base, the dangers of PFAS chemicals in drinking water and groundwater, health risks linked to PFAS exposure, and much more.
New Castle Air National Guard Base, located in New Castle County, Delaware, is a key installation for the Delaware Air National Guard and home to the 166th Airlift Wing.
Strategically positioned near Wilmington, the base has long supported national defense and emergency response missions, including airlift operations and tactical support.
As with many military facilities, New Castle ANGB has a history of using Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) for firefighting training and aircraft fire suppression.
AFFF, while effective in combatting fuel fires, contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—a class of synthetic chemicals now linked to widespread environmental contamination and serious health risks.
Over years of use, these chemicals have leached into surrounding soil and groundwater, prompting growing concern from public health agencies and local communities.
Recent investigations have sought to measure PFAS levels at and around the base, examining the potential risks to military personnel, base workers, and nearby residents.
The Department of Defense has identified New Castle ANGB as a site with confirmed PFAS releases, joining hundreds of other military installations across the country facing similar contamination concerns.
Ongoing testing and remediation efforts continue as the base addresses its role in the broader national PFAS crisis.
If you or a loved one were exposed to PFAS contaminated water at New Castle ANGB and developed cancer or other serious health problems, you may be eligible to file a claim.
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Dangerously high levels of PFAS concentrations have been found at detectable levels in groundwater on and near New Castle ANGB, raising serious concerns about long-term public health and environmental impacts.
These synthetic chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are resistant to degradation and persist in water, soil, and even the human body—earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.”
Published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), PFAS chemicals were detected at the following levels in groundwater at New Castle Air National Guard Base (part of New Castle Airport) in 2019:
All of these readings far exceed the Environmental Protection Agency 2024 maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 4 ppt for both PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, underscoring significant contamination concerns.
The elevated PFAS levels found in the area’s groundwater suggest widespread contamination, affecting both on-base drinking water and off-base private drinking water wells.
The findings highlight the urgent need for further testing, accountability, and cleanup at military installations like New Castle ANGB.
The primary source of PFAS contamination at New Castle Air National Guard Base is the long-term use of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a type of firefighting foam developed to suppress high-intensity fuel fires.
Used during routine training exercises, emergency response events, and fire suppression activities, AFFF has allowed toxic PFAS chemicals to leach into groundwater and surrounding soil.
Other potential sources of PFAS exposure include runoff from military storage facilities, the use of PFAS-containing products, and improper disposal of hazardous substances on-site.
Because PFAS are not broken down naturally, the contamination builds up over time in water systems and soil, especially around military sites with a history of fuel fires and training exercises.
PFAS pollution has become a major issue at numerous military installations across the country—including New Castle ANGB.
A wide range of individuals may have been exposed to PFAS contamination at or near New Castle ANGB.
This includes current and former military personnel, civilian workers, and contractors stationed at the base who may have consumed or used PFAS-contaminated water.
Families living in base housing and surrounding communities that rely on private drinking water wells are also at significant risk of PFAS exposure.
Those most vulnerable—such as children, pregnant women, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions—face an increased risk of experiencing serious health consequences linked to PFAS, including thyroid disease, immune system disorders, and certain cancers.
Given the presence of PFAS at levels far above EPA limits, it is essential to address contamination concerns, assess health risks, and ensure long-term monitoring of affected water systems.
You may qualify to participate in the New Castle Air National Guard Base PFAS lawsuit if you lived, worked, or served on or near the base and were exposed to contaminated drinking water containing dangerous levels of PFAS chemicals.
This includes military service members, civilian employees, contractors, and residents of surrounding communities who relied on on-base water systems or private drinking water wells impacted by PFAS contamination.
Eligibility may also extend to individuals diagnosed with health conditions scientifically linked to PFAS exposure—such as thyroid disease, immune system disorders, testicular cancer, and other serious health issues.
Due to widespread PFAS pollution and confirmed contamination at military installations like New Castle ANGB, those affected may have legal grounds to seek compensation for medical costs, loss of income, and long-term health monitoring.
Successfully pursuing a PFAS water contamination lawsuit requires strong evidence of your exposure and resulting health consequences.
Begin by gathering records that confirm your presence at or near New Castle Air National Guard Base during the time of confirmed PFAS contamination.
This may include military service records, housing documents, or employment history near the base.
Medical records that show a diagnosis of PFAS-related health conditions, such as thyroid disease or cancer, are essential.
You should also collect any available environmental test results, such as PFAS levels published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or Environmental Working Group (EWG), which demonstrate dangerously high concentrations in local drinking water supplies.
Additional helpful evidence includes results from PFAS blood testing, expert medical evaluations, and documentation of water system usage—especially if your household relied on private wells or on-base water systems.
A knowledgeable PFAS attorney can guide you through compiling the necessary evidence to build a compelling case.
TorHoerman Law is actively investigating claims related to the PFAS contamination at New Castle Air National Guard Base, where dangerously elevated PFAS levels were detected in groundwater and drinking water supplies.
Our legal team is committed to helping military service members, civilian workers, and nearby residents who may have been exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals—often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment and the human body.
We are examining the role of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), long used during training exercises and emergency responses at military installations, as a key contributor to the PFAS pollution at this site.
By compiling environmental testing data, health records, and Department of Defense documentation, we aim to build strong cases for individuals suffering health consequences linked to PFAS exposure.
If you believe you were exposed to PFAS-contaminated water at or near New Castle ANGB, TorHoerman Law may be able to help you seek compensation and justice.
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PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals widely used for their resistance to heat, water, and oil.
These chemicals are found in numerous consumer and industrial products, including non-stick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant fabrics, and especially aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) used at military installations like New Castle Air National Guard Base for fighting fuel fires.
Because PFAS do not break down naturally in the environment or the human body, they are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” posing long-term risks when they contaminate drinking water systems or soil.
PFAS exposure has been associated with a wide range of serious health problems.
Studies have linked PFAS chemicals to thyroid disease, testicular and kidney cancer, liver damage, developmental issues, and immune system suppression.
People exposed to contaminated drinking water—whether on base or in surrounding communities relying on private drinking water wells—face increased health risks, especially when PFAS levels exceed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits.
The primary source of PFAS contamination at military bases such as New Castle ANGB is the long-term use of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) in training exercises and emergency firefighting.
AFFF contains high concentrations of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into groundwater and contaminated drinking water supplies on and off base.
Additional sources may include PFAS-containing equipment, runoff from storage or waste sites, and improper disposal practices, all contributing to widespread PFAS pollution at many military installations across the United States.
The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) is one of the primary tools used by the EPA to track toxic substances in public water systems, including those on and near military installations.
Under UCMR 5, utilities and federal facilities like New Castle Air Force Base are required to test for 29 PFAS compounds.
This includes six high-priority substances often referred to as the “six PFAS”—a group that encompasses perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other legacy compounds.
Testing under the UCMR helps determine whether PFAS has migrated into drinking water and provides a regulatory foothold to address PFAS pollution through future action under the Superfund law.
Despite decades of internal reports and known risks, the Department of Defense (DoD) failed to remove PFAS-laden fire fighting foams from regular use until the mid-2010s.
Cleanup and containment at New Castle AFB remain incomplete, partly due to slow federal action and the technical difficulty of remediating long-lasting toxic substances in soil and groundwater.
In short: the military PFAS issue persists because many of the chemicals involved are resistant to environmental breakdown, and legal responses are often applied on a case-by-case basis.
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While the EPA’s 2024 standards focus on a handful of well-studied PFAS (like PFOA and PFOS), there are other PFAS in use—some of which remain poorly understood.
One example is GenX chemicals, a class of replacement compounds used after PFOA was phased out.
Early data suggests that GenX compounds may pose similar risks.
Because the EPA and DoD historically limited their monitoring to a narrow group of legacy compounds, many locations with elevated levels of “emerging” PFAS remain unflagged.
Advocates are calling for more research into the health and ecological impact of these substances.
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