C8, a toxic chemical used in the production of Teflon®, can cause serious health concerns when consumed in contaminated drinking water. Unfortunately, between the 1950s and 2000, DuPont contaminated several water districts in Ohio and West Virginia, and people who resided within or drank water from any of the affected areas may be entitled to pursue a C8 lawsuit.
What is C8?
C8 is also known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), according to West Virginia University. It is a man-made chemical that does not occur naturally in the environment.
Several studies have shown that C8 and other PFC compounds “can interfere with the body’s ability to break down some fats and oils,” the Ohio Department of Health reported.
Additionally, “Epidemiological studies (i.e., population-based human studies) suggest that exposure to C8 may be associated with increased cholesterol levels, increased risk of diabetes and an increased risk of heart disease. Human exposure to C8 has also been associated with effects of the reproductive and immune systems,” the Department noted in a Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection report.
Health Effects of C8
In addition to potentially increased cholesterol levels and risk of diabetes, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, C8 has been linked to other health issues, including:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Pregnancy-induced hypertension
- Preeclampsia
- Thyroid disease
- Testicular cancer
- Kidney cancer
If you or a loved one drank water from any of the following areas before December 3, 2003, you may be eligible to pursue legal action:
- Little Hocking, Ohio
- Lubeck Public Service District, WV
- City of Belpre, Ohio
- Mason County Public Service Dist., WV
- Tuppers Plains, Ohio
- Village of Pomeroy, Ohio
DuPont allegedly poured millions of gallons of C8 into the drinking water supply of the Parkersburg region of West Virginia, including the Ohio River, which ultimately led to a class action lawsuit.
Although those lawsuits were resolved in a settlement of more than $670 million in February 2017, individuals who were not part of that C8 class action but did suffer adverse health problems after exposure to C8 in drinking water in the aforementioned areas may still be able to pursue a civil claim.
In order to determine your options, you should call a C8 attorney without delay.
How Phillips Law Group Can Help
If you or a loved one lived in any of the areas previously listed before December 3, 2003, even if you no longer reside there, and were exposed to C8, you may be entitled to compensation. The team at Phillips Law Group can help.
The personal injury lawyers at our firm are well-versed in toxic exposure cases and Phillips Law has been a trusted voice in the Arizona community for more than 30 years. We can discuss your unique circumstances in a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation if you contact us now.
Please call our firm at 602-222-2222 to learn more. If you or a loved one were exposed to C8 due to allegedly negligent actions by Dupont, we want to help you seek justice for your pain and suffering. Call now to get in touch and see how we may be able to assist you today.
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