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What is AFFF?
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), developed in the 1960s by 3M and the U.S. Navy, is a firefighting foam used to extinguish high-intensity fuel fires at military bases, airports, and industrial sites. Its key ingredients, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), create a film that smothers flammable liquids like gasoline. Widely used by firefighters, military personnel, and airport workers, AFFF is effective but highly toxic, persisting in the environment and human body as “forever chemicals.” Manufacturers like 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Tyco Fire Products promoted AFFF as safe, despite knowing PFAS risks since the 1960s, leading to widespread contamination of water and soil. If you believe your illness may be related to AFFF exposure, you may request a free case review through our secure intake process.
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PFAS in AFFF are linked to multiple cancers due to their ability to accumulate in the body, causing cellular damage. The Environmental Protection Agency’s 2016 health alert and a 2024 USC study estimate PFAS exposure contributes to 4,000–7,000 annual U.S. cancer cases, with strong evidence for kidney, testicular, liver, and thyroid cancers. Other cancers, like prostate, colorectal, leukemia, and lymphoma, are also associated, particularly among firefighters, who face a 14% higher cancer mortality risk. Lawsuits allege manufacturers concealed PFAS toxicity, endangering firefighters, military personnel, and communities near contaminated sites.
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AFFF Lawsuit Updates
As of April 2025, the AFFF multidistrict litigation (MDL) in South Carolina includes 8,928 lawsuits, with 498 new cases added in March. A Science Day is set for June 20, 2025, to examine PFAS links to liver and thyroid cancers, shaping future trials. Major settlements include 3M’s $890 million payout to Minnesota in 2018 and Carrier Global’s $730 million deal in 2024 for water contamination. Bellwether trials for kidney and testicular cancer claims are slated for 2025, with settlement estimates of $200,000–$500,000 for severe cases. Direct2attorney is accepting cases as pressure mounts for a global settlement.
The AFFF lawsuit involves claims that prolonged exposure to aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which contains PFAS chemicals, may be linked to certain health conditions. Individuals who believe they were exposed and later developed a qualifying condition may request a free case review through our secure intake process.
Eligibility depends on factors such as your history of AFFF exposure, medical diagnosis, and other relevant information. Complete our secure form, and if appropriate, your information may be reviewed by a participating law firm.
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