AFFF Firefighting Foam PFAS Litigation

In litigation Mass-tort payouts ($50k+) mass_tort · environmental

AFFF firefighting foam PFAS MDL - multi-billion-dollar settlements

Eligibility hint

Worked as a firefighter using AFFF foam or lived in a community with PFAS-contaminated water, and were diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, or pregnancy-induced hypertension

Estimated payout range

$15,000 – $500,000

Current score

0.88 / 1.00

Official source

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MDL No. 2873 in the District of South Carolina consolidates thousands of cases alleging PFAS exposure from AFFF firefighting foam caused various cancers in firefighters and contaminated drinking water in communities near military bases, airports, and training facilities. 3M reached a $10.3B water-utility settlement in 2023; DuPont, Chemours and Corteva settled for $1.18B. Personal injury and additional water cases remain active.

Connected settlement administrations (1)

PFAS Drinking Water Lawsuits

Recent signals

AFFF and Bladder Cancer: What is the Connection? - Consumer Notice google_news · 2026-08-27
CL filing: In re: Non-AFFF Firefighter Turnout Gear Marketing, Sales Practice, and Products Liability Litigation courtlistener_search · 2026-08-25
CL filing: City and County of Butte-Silver Bow v. 3M Company courtlistener_search · 2026-08-25
CL filing: IN RE: Retailer Tariff Litigation courtlistener_search · 2026-08-21
AFFF Lawsuit Settlement Amounts in 2026: Full Breakdown - LawFold.com google_news · 2026-08-21
CL filing: Wade v. Lorenz courtlistener_search · 2026-08-19
CL filing: Thomasville Water Works and Sewer Board v. 3M Company courtlistener_search · 2026-08-18
CL filing: The Water Works Board of the City of Jackson, Inc. v. 3M Company courtlistener_search · 2026-08-18
CL filing: O'LEARY v. E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY, INC. courtlistener_search · 2026-08-09
CL filing: County of Sheboygan v. 3M Company courtlistener_search · 2026-08-08

Brands: 3mdupontchemourstycokidde-fenwalnational foambuckeye
Products: afffaqueous film-forming foampfaspfoapfosfirefighting foam

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the AFFF Firefighting Foam PFAS Litigation case?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Worked as a firefighter using AFFF foam or lived in a community with PFAS-contaminated water, and were diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, or pregnancy-induced hypertension. Eligibility criteria can change as the case develops.

How much could a AFFF Firefighting Foam PFAS Litigation claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $15,000 to $500,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the AFFF Firefighting Foam PFAS Litigation case?

In litigation. MDL No. 2873 in the District of South Carolina consolidates thousands of cases alleging PFAS exposure from AFFF firefighting foam caused various cancers in firefighters and contaminated drinking water in communities near military bases, airports, and training facilities. 3M reached a $10.3B water-utility settlement in 2023; DuPont, Chemours and Corteva settled for $1.18B. Personal injury and additional water cases remain active.

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