VA Firefighter Says His Gear Gave Him Cancer. Now He’s Taking Companies to Court.

LUCA POWELL – Richmond Times-Dispatch, Va.

A Richmond firefighter is suing some of America’s biggest chemical companies, alleging their negligence contributed to his leukemia diagnosis.

Jonathan Clarke, a veteran master firefighter, is suing numerous companies involved in the making of firefighter “turnout” gear, which he’s worn for more than 20 years on the job…

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