Recent Case Additions: In February 2024, the AFFF firefighting foam MDL saw the addition of 176 new cases, bringing the total number of pending cases to over 7,000. While this represents a significant caseload, it’s important to note that many of these cases are related to water contamination and were resolved in last summer’s settlement…
In a recent turn of events, the AFFF class action lawsuit has taken a closer look at the turnout gear PFAS claims, shedding light on a crucial aspect of firefighter safety and health. These claims center around the alleged exposure of firefighters to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present in the protective clothing worn during…
In recent years, Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has come under scrutiny for its potential link to cancer due to exposure to certain chemicals in the foam. This has led to a significant number of lawsuits, with over 2,500 plaintiffs in federal courts as of August 2022. AFFF Lawsuit Consolidation and MDL All AFFF firefighting foam…