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Santa Monica Council votes to initiate litigation over PFAS in firefighter turnout gear
Summary
The City Council voted 7-2 to direct city attorneys to initiate litigation seeking damages over PFAS found in firefighter turnout gear acquired by the Santa Monica Fire Department; particulars will be disclosed once formal proceedings commence under the cited government code.
The Santa Monica City Council at its March meeting directed city staff to initiate litigation seeking recovery of damages related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighter turnout gear the department acquired. City attorney staffreported the direction passed by a 7-2-0 vote after closed session.
The council's action, announced upon the meeting's return from closed session,…
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