AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit
The AFFF firefighting foam lawsuit alleges that PFAS chemicals in the foam contaminated water sources and caused serious health conditions, including kidney, pancreatic, and prostate cancer.
Last updated May 25, 2026
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AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit Overview
What is AFFF?
AFFF, or Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, is a water-based firefighting foam used to extinguish flammable liquid fires, including fuel-based Class B fires.
AFFF Exposure Injuries
AFFF Exposure Injuries
Liability of Manufacturers
Plaintiffs allege that manufacturers failed to warn about PFAS risks in AFFF and allowed these chemicals to contaminate water sources.
Who Is Eligible?
Firefighters, military personnel, airport workers, first responders, and people living near AFFF-contaminated sites may be eligible if they later developed illnesses such as kidney cancer or ulcerative colitis.
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The Complete AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit Lawsuit Guide
A clear overview of the AFFF litigation, including the reported risks and how claims are being evaluated in U.S. courts.
LITIGATION PROGRESS
AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuit Timeline
February 2026
The MDL judge issued a new Case Management Order in the AFFF litigation to address ongoing non-compliance issues.
2025
A bellwether trial scheduled for October was postponed to allow attorneys additional time to file eligible cases.
2024
A new court order established procedures for the preparation, submission, and management of Plaintiff Fact Sheets in the firefighter turnout gear litigation.
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What Influences Your Claims
Type of Injury
Claims are often influenced by the type of illness reported, including kidney, pancreatic, thyroid, testicular, or prostate cancer linked to AFFF exposure.
Medical Evidence
Medical records, diagnosis reports, treatment history, and exposure-related documentation can help support the connection between AFFF exposure and the reported illness.
Timeline and Severity of Injury
The duration of exposure, severity of the illness, and when the condition developed after exposure may affect how the claim is evaluated.
*Claim outcomes depend on diagnosis, timing, and medical records. Similar cases may be valued differently based on each person’s circumstances.
Find a lab nearby
Locate certified MRI and neurology imaging centers to obtain the diagnostic records needed to support your claim.
What to request : Ask for a contrast-enhanced brain MRI specifically looking for meningioma. Request both the radiologist's report and the imaging CD both are needed for your legal claim.
The process
How it works
From submission to attorney match, every case follows the same four-step review.
Submit your case
Answer a short questionnaire about AFFF exposure and diagnosis.
Initial review
A specialist reviews your submission and checks eligibility.
Case manager call
You may be contacted to discuss medical history and records.
Attorney match
If eligible, your case may be referred to a lawyer handling similar claim.
References
SOURCES
Updated May 25, 2026
National Library for Medicine
Firefighting, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), and DNA Methylation of Genes Associated with Prostate Cancer Risk - PMC
United States District Court (District Court of South Carolina)
SCD - MDL
Fox9 News
3M PFAS trial delayed, more health claims filed | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
US Department of Veteran Affairs
PFAS - Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Public Health
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