The AFFF Lawsuit is ongoing, and our AFFF Lawyers are accepting clients from all 50 states. 

The Delaware Attorney General, Kathy Jennings, filed a lawsuit against 14 companies, including 3M, over their production of firefighting foam containing “forever chemicals” which have allegedly contaminated soil and aquifers in the state.

The lawsuit alleges that these companies, involved in producing aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), introduced PFAS into the environment, causing damage and health risks for residents.

The state conducted a two-year investigation, including environmental sampling and corporate record reviews, prior to the lawsuit.

Delaware’s previous success in negotiating a $50 million settlement involving PFAS products from companies linked to DuPont led to commitments totaling over $1.1 billion nationwide to resolve PFAS-related claims.

The current lawsuit seeks monetary damages, natural resource compensation, and expenses for testing and responding to contamination caused by the defendants’ PFAS-containing firefighting products.

The lawsuit details alleged attempts by companies, particularly 3M, to conceal the dangers of PFAS and their products, claiming 3M was aware of the risks linked to PFAS since the 1950s and purposefully misled the public.

3M stated it will defend itself in court and is addressing PFAS issues by remediating, investing in water treatment, and collaborating with affected communities.

The case also targets the other 12 companies, suggesting they likely knew the risks associated with PFAS through industry groups and should have been aware of potential dangers associated with their products.

The lawsuit emphasizes the accountability of these companies for the environmental and health impacts caused by their PFAS-containing firefighting foams.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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The AFFF Lawsuit is ongoing, and our AFFF Lawyers are accepting clients from all 50 states. 

In a recent study, a nested case-control investigation analyzed patients with thyroid cancer, using plasma samples collected before or at the time of their cancer diagnosis.

The study involved 88 patients with thyroid cancer, matched with 88 healthy controls based on various factors.

The research found that there was a 56% increased rate of thyroid cancer diagnosis associated with higher levels of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (n-PFOS).

This positive association remained significant when analyzing a subset of thyroid cancer cases diagnosed one year or more after plasma sample collection.

These findings suggest a connection between exposure to PFAS and an increased risk of (papillary) thyroid cancer, raising global concerns given the widespread exposure to PFAS.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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The AFFF Lawsuit is ongoing, and our AFFF Lawyers are accepting clients from all 50 states. 

The AFFF MDL for individual lawsuits claiming injuries subsequent to AFFF exposure is growing, with nearly 6,000 individual AFFF Lawsuits consolidated into the multidistrict litigation (MDL).

AFFF Lawsuits filed by municipalities for water contamination are nearing a global settlement reportedly worth over $10.3 billion.

The settlement deal would pay for clean-up and remediation costs for municipalities across the country that have dealt with PFAS contamination from AFFF products in local water supplies.

Municipalities welcome this settlement deal, expressing satisfaction that it will be the polluters footing the bill for clean-up, and not the affected residents.

Now, the focus remains on individuals who have filed AFFF Lawsuits against the same set of manufacturers, alleging that their health problems stemmed from exposure to AFFF firefighting foam.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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A new study on the chemicals released from AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) has directly linked AFFF to testicular cancer among male veterans, specifically those who worked as firemen.

The study found that a disproportionate number of military personnel who worked with the foam during their time in service developed testicular cancer later in life.

To conduct the study, researchers drew blood from a group of Air Force veterans which included some who worked as firefighters and some who did not.

After analyzing blood samples, researchers discovered compelling proof that airmen working as firefighters exhibited heightened levels of PFAS in their bloodstream.

They also observed less substantial evidence for individuals residing on sites where the drinking water contained high levels of PFAS.

Additionally, the study’s co-author, Mark Purdue, a senior investigator at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), noted that airmen afflicted with testicular cancer displayed elevated serum levels of PFAS compared to those without a cancer diagnosis.

These new findings only further highlight the dangers of AFFF and the forever chemicals inside of them.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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Tyco Fire Protection Products has announced that it will stop producing and selling fluorinated firefighting foams, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), by June 2024.

Instead, the company will transition to non-fluorinated foam alternatives.

The decision comes as part of their commitment to providing “more sustainable and effective solutions” for their customers.

The company is reaching out to current foam customers to recommend suitable fire suppression alternatives for their specific needs.

Tyco Fire Protection Products is named as a defendant in the AFFF Lawsuit, and has also previously paid settlements to municipalities in litigation concerning PFAS contamination resulting from firefighting foam usage.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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Kentucky has taken legal action against 3M, Chemours, DuPont, and other chemical companies, holding them accountable for the release of PFAS contaminants into the environment within the state.

These PFAS substances originated from the use of AFFF during firefighting operations.

According to the lawsuit, the companies were aware of the risks associated with PFAS and their AFFF products left behind these harmful substances in the environment.

However, Tyco, a government contractor, argues that it produced AFFF as per the government’s specifications and should be excluded from the lawsuit.

Kentucky is seeking compensation for the widespread PFAS contamination across the state, with a particular focus on military facilities and civilian airports that are obligated to use MilSpec AFFF.

The lawsuit demands that the defendants bear the financial responsibility for all costs related to PFAS contamination, which includes conducting investigations, assessments, monitoring, remediation, and restoration of affected areas.

Furthermore, Kentucky seeks damages for harm caused to public property and natural resources.

In previous developments, 3M announced its intention to discontinue the use of PFAS in its products by the end of 2025.

The company recently reached a $12.5 billion settlement with public water systems nationwide to address PFAS contamination.

Additionally, a $1.2 billion settlement was reached between DuPont, Chemours, Corteva, and 300 drinking water providers, marking the first resolution in the consolidated multidistrict litigation concerning drinking water contamination.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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The AFFF Lawsuit is ongoing, and THL lawyers are still accepting clients daily. 

As of June 16, there have been a total of 4,793 cases filed in the AFFF lawsuit, which includes a mixture of personal injury claims and municipal water contamination cases.

Trial related to municipal water contamination cases was set to begin on June 5, however, 3M reached a tentative deal with the plaintiffs to settle the case for $10 billion.

Though this has not been finalized, a federal judge has given both parties until June 26, 2023 to finalize the agreement.

This settlement will only go toward cities affected by the water contamination, though it indicates that AFFF manufacturers may be willing to go to great lengths to avoid federal court.

This is good news for cases part of the personal injury MDL.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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The City of Stuart, Florida’s first trial lawsuit against AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) manufacturers will include the EPA’s proposed limits on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water as evidence, despite the defendants’ unsuccessful attempts to exclude them.

The defendants argue that the EPA’s limits are provisional and do not reflect the knowledge available during the production period.

The inclusion of these limits strengthens the case for the plaintiff and increases the likelihood of a successful verdict in this MDL.

According to a report by the Environmental Working Group, the estimated cost for the U.S. Government to fully clean up PFAS contamination around more than 50 military bases, caused by the use of AFFF firefighting foam during training exercises, is likely to exceed $30 billion.

If left unaddressed, the PFAS contamination at these military installations could potentially contaminate local water supply systems.

However, the Department of Defense has only allocated $1.4 billion so far to cover the cleanup costs.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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The AFFF Lawsuit is ongoing and THL lawyers are still accepting clients daily.

Kidde-Fenwal, a company specializing in fire-control systems, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization due to pending lawsuits related to their firefighting foam product, National Foam.

The lawsuits allege that the foam, which contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has caused contamination of water and soil near airports and military bases.

Kidde-Fenwal is one of the defendants in the multi-district litigation (MDL) regarding PFAS contamination caused by aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF).

The company stated that it faces over $1 billion in liability from these claims.

In an effort to address its liability, Kidde-Fenwal plans to submit a proposal to sell the company.

The bankruptcy judge has approved interim motions allowing the company to continue operating and fulfill certain financial obligations during the bankruptcy proceedings.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit.

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Over 4,000 AFFF Lawsuits have been filed and are pending in the Firefighting Foam MDL, centralized in the US District Court for the District of South Carolina. 

The first bellwether trial for the AFFF MDL is currently underway.

The first bellwether trial is the City of Stuart vs. 3M, in which the Florida municipality is alleging that manufacturers of AFFF are liable for PFAS contamination in the water supply.

More lawsuits are being filed against AFFF manufacturers by states, cities, and governmental agencies across the country.

Most recently, the states of Maine and Kentucky have filed lawsuits against PFAS/AFFF manufacturers.

More attention is being paid to the incidence of cancers in firefighters across the country.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently established the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer.

The registry seeks to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer, and we expect that firefighting foam could be a subject of interest to the registry.

If you or a loved one were exposed to AFFF and subsequently developed cancer, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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The AFFF Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are accepting new clients daily.

As the AFFF MDL has grown to over 4,000+ plaintiffs, there has been increased scrutiny on manufacturers and other PFAS polluters.

The Delaware state government is making steps toward an accounting program for PFAS-containing firefighting foam.

The Illinois Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against firefighting foam manufacturers, stating that:

“The companies benefit while knowingly contaminating Illinois’ environment and natural resources.”

Wisconsin’s State Department of Natural Resources is considering action against Tyco Fire Products for the contamination of land near their Peshtigo.

If you or a loved one were exposed to toxic firefighting foam and suffered as a result, you may be eligible to file an AFFF Lawsuit. 

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The AFFF Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are still accepting cases from people who have suffered from exposure.

Recently, the International Association of Firefighters (IAF) filed a complaint against the National Fire Protection Association for “its role in imposing a testing standard that effectively requires the use of PFAS in fire fighter protective gear.”

According to the IAF, the NFPA requires an Ultraviolet Degradation Test for certain pieces of protective firefighter gear, and the only chemical that can withstand 40 hour of UV light without degradation is PFAS.

If you or a loved one have been harmed by PFAS in firefighting foam or gear, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit.

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The first bellwether trial in the AFFF MDL, set for May 2023, will be the City of Stuart, Florida vs. 3M.

The City of Stuart claims that AFFF produced by 3M contaminated the city’s water system.

If you or a loved one have suffered as a result of being exposed to AFFF, you may be eligible to file a claim.

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The Firefighting Foam Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are still accepting cases.

The City of Mansfield, Ohio is taking legal action against companies that are alleged to have contaminated the ground at the Lahm Regional Airport.

The city is pursuing litigation against companies such as 3M, DuPont, Chemours, Tyco Fire Products and Chemguard.

In an email, a city official said that these companies are responsible for restoring the “enormous costs and expenses” that the city has incurred as a result of the ongoing contamination of the airport with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”

Despite the planned legal action, the city has reassured residents that the drinking water is safe.

The alleged contamination is said to have originated from fire-fighting foam used by firefighters from the Ohio Air National Guard based at the airport.

The City Council voted unanimously to engage outside legal counsel to pursue the litigation related to PFAS.

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The AFFF Lawsuit is ongoing and lawyers across the country are accepting cases to be consolidated in the multidistrict litigation (MDL 2873).

Nearly 3,400 AFFF lawsuits are consolidated in the US District Court: District of South Carolina.

The lawsuit is moving through early developments, and bellwether trials are set to begin in the first half of this year.

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The judge presiding over the AFFF MDL has rejected a motion for summary judgment filed by 3M’s defense team.

The 3M legal team attempted to argue that the company was not liable for injuries related to AFFF products, protected by the fact they were a government contractor.

This means that a number of claims that would have been thrown out due to the motion for summary judgment are safe to move forward.

The first bellwether trial for the AFFF firefighting foam lawsuits consolidated in the MDL 2873 is scheduled for December 2022.

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More and more cases are being added to MDL 2873, the AFFF lawsuit multidistrict litigation in the US District Court: District of South Carolina.

Over 2,700 cases have been added to the MDL since it was established in January 2019.

Lawsuits are continuing to be added to the AFFF Firefighting Foam MDL, totaling well over 2,500 cases now consolidated.

If you or a loved one have suffered from exposure to toxic firefighting foam, you may be eligible to file a claim.

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