The 29-year-old Ohio resident was diagnosed with testicular cancer in February after he allegedly drank contaminated water.
Drinking water contaminated by multiple chemicals allegedly caused a 29-year-old Englewood, Ohio, man to suffer from testicular cancer, prompting a lawsuit.The lawsuit, which was filed July 12, accuses two-dozen companies of utilizing fluorochemical products, including polyfluoroalkyl substances, or
compounds, prompting municipalities around the nation to take a closer look at their water treatment systems. known as 'forever chemicals' because of the long time it takes them to break down, can cause harm in high-exposure amounts.During the breakdown process, have been found in nearly half of the nation's tap water.
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