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Educational information for firefighters, military personnel, and others with occupational exposure to aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing PFAS.
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has been used for decades to suppress fuel fires on military bases, at airports, and by municipal fire departments. AFFF historically contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Litigation alleges that occupational and environmental PFAS exposure from AFFF is associated with certain cancers and other health conditions.
The AFFF MDL is one of the largest active mass torts in the United States, with settlements involving certain defendants and continued litigation against others.
This section is updated periodically for educational purposes. Nothing here is legal advice, and nothing implies a guarantee of eligibility or outcome.
Not typically. Attorneys generally build the exposure case around documented occupational or environmental contact with AFFF.
AFFF claims are civil product liability claims against manufacturers, separate from any VA benefits. Both may be available depending on the facts.
Statutes of limitations vary; some jurisdictions apply a discovery rule tied to when the exposure was linked to the diagnosis. A participating attorney can review the timeline.
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The Claim Desk is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Content on this page is educational and does not constitute a promise of eligibility, representation, or compensation. Case results depend on the unique facts of each matter.
