Because exposure to AFFF can result in serious diseases in civilian and military firefighters, there are currently over 3,700 lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of this fire suppressant.
The companies that produce it failed to warn of the risk of developing cancer as a consequence of regular exposure, which is why thousands of injured people took legal action.
There are dozens of defendants in these lawsuits, which have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation. Some of the companies held liable for knowingly allowing the dangerous PFAS chemicals in AFFF are the following:
The AFFF class action lawsuit was created in the winter of 2018 and assigned to Judge Richard Gergel in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina. Civilian and military firefighters who used the harmful fire suppressant on the job regularly are at high risk of developing a debilitating illness. It is worth noting that some of the diseases caused by AFFF exposure take up to 15 years to occur, as the chemicals in the fire suppressant gradually cause damage once inside the body. If you are or were a firefighter who used AFFF and now struggle with a disease, we encourage you to contact us, as you might be eligible to file a claim.
With over 35 years of experience in evaluating toxic exposure and personal injury claims, our expert team is ready to offer you the assistance you need if you are a civilian or military firefighter suffering from a disease that might be related to AFFF exposure. The only documents we need to assess your case are your employment or military records and your medical records. Eligible individuals will promptly be put in touch with a specialized attorney.