AFF/PFAS

For decades, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) has been used by firefighters, military personnel, and airport workers to combat fuel-based fires. However, mounting evidence has shown that AFFF contains toxic chemicals known as PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) — often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to breaking down in the environment or human body.

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Studies have linked PFAS exposure to a wide range of serious health issues, including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, immune system dysfunction, and birth defects. Manufacturers of AFFF — including 3M, DuPont, and others — are now facing a growing number of lawsuits for knowingly selling toxic firefighting foam without warning users of its dangers.

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What Are PFAS and Why Are They Dangerous?

PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals used for their water and grease-resistant properties. Once released into the environment, PFAS contaminate soil, drinking water, and even the human bloodstream — where they can remain for years and accumulate over time.

Exposure is most common in:

• Firefighters and first responders

• Military personnel (especially on U.S. military bases)

• Airport and industrial workers

• Residents near military bases or contaminated water sources​

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Legal Claims and Allegations

AFFF lawsuits allege that:

• Manufacturers failed to warn users about the risks

• Companies knew for decades about the toxicity of PFAS

• Victims developed serious health problems due to long-term exposure

Many of these lawsuits are now consolidated into Multidistrict Litigation (MDL No. 2873) in the U.S. District Court of South Carolina.

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Health Conditions Linked to PFAS Exposure

• Kidney cancer

• Testicular cancer

• Ulcerative colitis

• Thyroid disease

• Liver and kidney damage

• High cholesterol and hypertension

• Pregnancy complications and low birth weight

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We’re Fighting Back

At National Legal Center, we stand with the firefighters, military veterans, and families impacted by AFFF and PFAS exposure. If you or a loved one has suffered a health condition linked to toxic firefighting foam, you may be entitled to compensation.

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We offer free case evaluations and handle claims on a contingency fee basis — so you don’t pay unless we win.