AFFF

“Litigation Landscape Update: Major Multidistrict Cases Surge as New Developments Emerge in AFFF, Talcum Powder, and Ozempic Lawsuits”

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Chicago, Illinois — As May approaches, significant developments are unfolding in various high-profile multidistrict litigations (MDLs) in the United States, with the spotlight turning to ongoing legal battles involving products like Roundup, Depo-Provera, and hair relaxers. The MDL concerning aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has seen a notable increase, with over 400 new lawsuits filed last month, propelling it to become the fifth-largest MDL in the nation. Progress remains steady as the litigation follows established bellwether tracks. Depo-Provera, a birth control injectable, has also gained traction recently, as the number of active lawsuits more than doubled, … Read more

Exploring the Complexity of Mass Tort Litigations: Insights from Camp Lejeune, AFFF Foam, and Philips CPAP Cases

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Mass tort litigation, representing clusters of lawsuits involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few defendants, is currently highlighting significant legal battles across the United States. Unlike class-action lawsuits that consolidate filings under one representative, mass torts require each plaintiff to individually demonstrate harm. This complex arena features prominent cases such as the Camp Lejeune water contamination, AFFF firefighting foam, and the Philips CPAP machine recalls. These cases demonstrate the intricate nature of mass torts where the specifics of each claim are as critical as the overarching allegations. For instance, the Camp Lejeune litigation focuses … Read more

2025 Could Mark the Turning Point for AFFF Firefighting Foam Settlements: Key Developments and Expectations for Cancer-Linked Litigations

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WASHINGTON — As the AFFF firefighting foam litigation continues to unfold, victims and legal experts alike eye 2025 with the hope of a significant settlement for personal injury and wrongful death claims related to PFAS exposure. The stakes are particularly high following a $10.3 billion global settlement agreement in 2023 that resolved many water contamination claims filed by municipalities and local water authorities against prominent defendants such as 3M and DuPont. AFFF, or aqueous film-forming foam, has been used extensively in firefighting, particularly in combating fuel fires at airports and military facilities. However, it contains … Read more

Breaking Ground: Firefighters Challenge Health Risks with Novel Lawsuit Against AFFF Manufacturers

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Washington, D.C. – Across the Unitedranked States, firefighters who have long relied on aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) for extinguishing severe fires, particularly those involving flammable liquids, are now confronting a dire health crisis. Studies have linked the chemicals in AFFF to a variety of serious health issues, sparking a wave of litigation aimed at manufacturers. Aqueous film-forming foam, commonly used since the 1960s in military and civilian firefighting operations, contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also referred to as “forever chemicals.” PFAS are highly valued for their effectiveness in dousing fuel and oil fires but … Read more