If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer following exposure to Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) used in firefighting, military operations, or industrial settings, you may be eligible to pursue compensation through a firefighting foam lawsuit.
The Injury Claim Center helps individuals and families take legal action against the manufacturers of toxic firefighting foams that contained PFAS ("forever chemicals"), which have been linked to a wide range of life-threatening illnesses.
Thousands of product liability lawsuits have already been filed by individuals diagnosed with cancer after exposure to AFFF foam — and you may have a right to join them.
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is a fire suppressant developed for rapid response to flammable liquid fires, particularly in high-risk settings like:
Since the 1960s, AFFF has been widely used by firefighters in both civilian and military roles. While effective in extinguishing jet fuel and petroleum-based fires, AFFF contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — toxic compounds that have been linked to environmental pollution and severe health effects. These PFAS chemicals, particularly PFOA and PFOS, are extremely persistent in the human body and the environment, earning them the nickname "forever chemicals" due to their inability to degrade naturally over time.
Exposure to PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam may occur through:
Scientific studies have shown that PFAS compounds can accumulate in the body, potentially disrupting biological processes and increasing the risk of certain cancers and illnesses.
Cancers:
Other Conditions:
Even low levels of PFAS exposure over long periods can be dangerous, and many affected individuals were unaware of their exposure risk until years after symptoms appeared.
Individuals at highest risk of long-term AFFF exposure include:
Many firefighters were repeatedly exposed to AFFF during routine training drills and real-world emergencies, often without protective gear that could prevent PFAS absorption. Others unknowingly consumed PFAS-contaminated drinking water due to groundwater pollution near facilities where AFFF was stored or used.
Product liability lawsuits are being filed against the manufacturers of AFFF, including:
These lawsuits allege that the manufacturers:
In 2023, several companies agreed to multi-billion-dollar settlements related to PFAS contamination of drinking water. Personal injury lawsuits, however, are still ongoing and are expected to continue throughout 2024 and beyond. These claims are being consolidated in Multidistrict Litigation (MDL 2873) in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.
You may qualify to participate in an AFFF foam lawsuit if:
Even if the exposure occurred decades ago, you may still have time to file a claim, depending on when the illness was diagnosed and when PFAS contamination became publicly known.
If your case is successful, you may be eligible for compensation covering:
Each claim is evaluated individually, and compensation may vary depending on the severity of illness, degree of exposure, and long-term impact on quality of life.
