PFAS Contamination (AFFF Firefighting Foam)

Firefighters and military personnel exposed to AFFF foam containing PFAS 'forever chemicals' may be entitled to compensation for cancer and other serious health conditions.

Filing Deadline

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Settlement Info

8,928 active cases as of March 2025. First trial scheduled October 2025.

Overview

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals," have contaminated water supplies and caused serious health issues for firefighters, military personnel, and communities exposed to Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF).

Key Facts

Active Cases: 8,928 lawsuits as of March 2025
Defendants: 3M, DuPont, and other manufacturers
First Trial: October 6, 2025
Health Conditions: Kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, liver damage

Who Qualifies?

You may be eligible if you:

Worked as a firefighter or military personnel
Were regularly exposed to AFFF foam
Lived near a contaminated water source
Were diagnosed with a PFAS-related illness

Recent Developments

2024: PFAS Action Act designated certain PFAS as hazardous substances
March 2025: 498 new lawsuits filed, bringing total to 8,928 cases
Bellwether Trials: Extended to include thyroid and liver cancer claims

Eligible Health Conditions

Kidney cancer
Testicular cancer
Thyroid cancer
Liver cancer
Ulcerative colitis
Pregnancy-induced hypertension

How to File

Contact our legal team for a free case evaluation. Time may be limited to file your claim.