CancerLinked

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

Connecticut Resident Wins $15 Million in Landmark Case Against Johnson & Johnson Over Cancer-Linked Baby Powder

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Hartford, CT — A Connecticut man has been awarded a substantial $15 million verdict after a jury found that his use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder was linked to his cancer diagnosis. The decision came after a protracted legal battle highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of consumer products containing talcum powder. The case centered on the plaintiff, who argued that his long-term use of the talcum powder caused him to develop cancer. Expert testimony during the trial shed light on the potential health risks associated with talc, a mineral composed of magnesium, silicon, … Read more