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AFFF Lawsuit Update
01 2023-07
07/01/2023
300 more AFFF lawsuits added to the MDL, bringing the total to 4,793.
Uncertainty remains regarding the breakdown between personal injury claims and municipal water contamination cases.
05 2023-06
06/05/2023
Trial postponed due to negotiations between Plaintiff Leadership Committee and 3M.
Speculation of a $10 billion settlement offer by 3M for municipality claims.
02 2023-06
06/02/2023
The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours, and Corteva agree to a preliminary $1.185 billion settlement fund for PFAS-related drinking water claims.
Do You Qualify for Firefighting Foam Compensation?
Various government agencies, including the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS), have conducted research on PFAS contamination and its effects. In fact, even the manufacturer 3M conducted studies in the 1970s and found that AFFF exposure was dangerous. The substances have been associated with several health injuries, including various types of cancers.
Kidney Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Liver Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
If you or a loved one worked as a firefighter and were later diagnosed with one of the cancers listed above, get a free case review today. You may be eligible to file an AFFF cancer lawsuit and pursue compensation.
What Is AFFF or Firefighting Foam?
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is a firefighting foam used to control fires by forming a thick film on fuel surfaces, cutting off oxygen and suppressing flammable vapor. It has been widely used by firefighters, military bases, and airports since the 1960s. However, health organizations, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and American Cancer Society (ACS), have raised concerns about the use of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are key ingredients in AFFF.
PFAS are a group of chemicals that persist in the environment and have been linked to various cancers, based on numerous studies. Regular exposure to PFAS is common due to its presence in the air, soil, water, and processed foods. Long-term exposure to contaminated resources can lead to negative health impacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long have AFFF manufacturers known about the dangers posed by PFAS chemicals?
AFFF foam was developed in the 1960s by 3M and the U.S. military. Shortly after AFFF was made the industry standard across emergency response and training throughout the military in 1969, Navy and 3M scientists warned that the contents of AFFF foam could be dangerous to humans.
How long is the legal process for AFFF exposure?
Because the legal process in AFFF exposure cases is very complex and tedious, we cannot tell you with certainty how long you will have to wait until you receive financial compensation from the liable manufacturers.
These cases involve multiple plaintiffs and defendants, prolonging the waiting period. Most AFFF cases are expected to result in compensation within several years of filing a claim.
How much compensation is awarded for AFFF exposure?
Since each AFFF exposure case is unique, predicting the exact sum of money a civilian or military firefighter can receive after filing a claim is impossible.
There are many factors that can greatly affect the compensation you will receive, and only your attorney can give you a rough estimate of how much you can obtain from your AFFF exposure claim after they carefully evaluate your case.
Is there a class action lawsuit for AFFF exposure?
No, there is no class action lawsuit for AFFF exposure. However, there is a multidistrict litigation in which most plaintiffs are civilian or military firefighters who allege their cancer diagnosis is the consequence of using the fire suppressant on the job.
Currently, there are over 3,700 active cases pending in the multidistrict litigation, and their number is growing with each passing month.
The multidistrict litigation, in which dozens of AFFF manufacturers are named as defendants, will be taking place in the District of South Carolina.
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