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AFFF 1. General Background – Firefighting foam, also known as AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam), has been widely used since the 1960s, particularly by the military and at airports, for extinguishing fuel fires. However, it contains toxic PFAS chemicals linked to serious health risks. 2. Qualifying Injuries – Individuals must have been diagnosed with one of the following conditions: kidney cancer, liver cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, thyroid disease (excluding Grave’s disease), or ulcerative colitis. The illness must have developed at least six months after first exposure to firefighting foam. 3. Eligibility Criteria – • Firefighter Exposure: Must have been a civilian or military firefighter or used firefighting foam during training or job duties. All Navy personnel are considered military firefighters. • Non-Firefighter Exposure: Must have had at least five exposure events. • Additional Requirements: Must not be a minor, must have been last exposed after 1974, and must not currently be an inmate. • Legal Considerations: Must not be represented by an attorney. Death-related cases must be within 90 days of SOL expiration (no other SOL checks apply). • Identification: Must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number (though full SSN is not collected). 4. Defendants – The lawsuit targets 3M, DuPont, Tyco/Chemguard, Kidde, and the U.S. Government for their role in manufacturing and distributing firefighting foam containing harmful chemicals. PFAS 1. General Background – PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are toxic chemicals found in industrial waste, consumer goods, and water supplies. Exposure has been linked to serious health risks, leading to widespread contamination claims. 2. Qualifying Injuries – Eligible individuals must have been diagnosed with testicular cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, or ulcerative colitis in 2000 or later. Those with testicular cancer, kidney cancer, or ulcerative colitis must be alive to qualify. 3. Eligibility Criteria – • Water Contamination: Must have consumed PFAS-contaminated water from 1990 to present in a location identified in EPA UCMR 5 Data. • Residency Requirement: Must have lived in a qualifying ZIP code and consumed contaminated water for at least six consecutive months. • Legal Considerations: Must not be represented by an attorney. Personal injury claims must have at least 90 days remaining before the statute of limitations (SOL) expires, but expired SOL cases are still considered. 4. Defendants & Settlements – Major manufacturers 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva are facing lawsuits over PFAS pollution. 3M settled for $10.3 billion, while DuPont and others reached a $1.19 billion agreement with U.S. water providers. |
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