Have you been exposed to AFFF foam? Also known as Aqueous Film Forming Foam or “firefighting foam,” AFFF foam is a firefighting suppressant often used by firefighters at airports to extinguish high-temperature fires, often those involving jet fuel or petroleum-based accelerants. AFFF foam contains harmful chemicals that may cause cancer and other health problems.
If you’ve been exposed to AFFF foam as a firefighter (civilian or military), airport worker, or property owner and diagnosed with kidney, liver, thyroid, or testicular cancer, or ulcerative colitis AFFF firefighting foam may be responsible — and you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
Property owners with land nearby airports or military facilities may also be affected if AFFF runoff has contaminated their water supply.
We believe Justice Counts and are committed to holding potentially negligent companies and manufacturers like 3M and Dupont responsible.
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Please call 1-800-525-7111 today and let an experienced AFFF foam lawsuit lawyer review your case for free.
“If a company’s negligence resulted in your exposure to cancer-causing AFFF foam, that’s wrong and we would love to help you seek justice if we can.”
-Gene Riddle, managing partner, Riddle & Riddle LLP
AFFF foam is a clear and present danger to those exposed. If you’ve been exposed due to another person or company’s negligence, you deserve justice — and we may be able to help.
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with cancer linked to AFFF foam exposure, it’s crucial to seek legal help. Riddle & Riddle’s experienced AFFF foam cancer lawsuit lawyers are ready to stand by your side and pursue the compensation you deserve. Don’t wait—contact Riddle & Riddle today for a free consultation and let us fight for your rights.
July 2025 Update
As of June 2025, the AFFF MDL 2873 has grown significantly, now encompassing over 10,300 active AFFF lawsuits — a substantial increase from earlier this year. The Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee has reportedly filed more than 480 new AFFF cancer lawsuits in June alone, driven by a surge in awareness and filings among firefighters, veterans, and individuals exposed to PFAS via municipal water systems.
Key legal milestones:
- June 20, 2025: The court held a pivotal Science Day, examining the link between PFAS and liver, thyroid, and additional cancers.
- Bellwether trial scheduling: Trials are queued for October 2025, with the first kidney-cancer-focused trial tentatively set for October 20.
Discovery and expert evidence are now in full swing, including upcoming Daubert motions and expert report deadlines this summer. Cases focusing on kidney, testicular, thyroid, liver cancer, and ulcerative colitis are in the discovery pool, establishing the scientific and legal basis for broader resolution.
Momentum continues following the billions-dollar resolutions of municipal PFAS water contamination cases. While no global settlement is finalized for AFFF claims yet, the outcomes of the bellwether trials in October are expected to shape potential settlement negotiations and accelerate resolution phases.
AFFF Foam Cancer Lawsuit Guide
AFFF Foam Cancer Risk
AFFF has been used for more than 50 years in the United States. This firefighting foam has proven very effective at suppressing fires, but serious health risks are well-established.
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) contains the chemicals perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). These chemicals belong to a class of substances known as per- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS).
PFAS chemicals are known as “forever chemicals” because scientific research has indicated that once present in the body or environment, they last for an extremely long duration.
PFAS chemicals — such as those found in AFFF foam — are also known carcinogens, meaning they can cause cancer.
A recent study found that some firefighters have levels of PFAS in their blood roughly "three times higher" than the general population. Another study revealed significantly higher levels of PFAS chemicals in firefighters, as well.
PFAS as found in firefighting foam may cause the following types of cancers:
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Non-Hodgkins lymphoma
- Other types of lymphomas
- Pancreatic cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Leukemia
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Prostate cancer
- Breast cancer
- Liver cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- And potentially others…
It may also cause ulcerative colitis.
If you or a loved one has been exposed to AFFF foam (firefighting foam) and been diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, liver cancer, thyroid cancer, or ulcerative colitis, you deserve justice — and you may be entitled to compensation.
For a FREE consultation and to see if you qualify for an AFFF foam cancer lawsuit, please call 1-800-525-7111 or complete the short form below.
The consultation is 100% free and you only pay attorney fees if we win financial compensation for you.
Military Bases and AFFF Runoff
Many military bases have been linked to PFAS contamination in groundwater due to the use of AFFF. Firefighting foam has been extensively used on bases to suppress fuel fires, leading to runoff that often contaminates surrounding soil and groundwater. This contamination has resulted in significant health concerns for nearby communities exposed to contaminated drinking water, prompting widespread legal and remediation efforts.
One prominent example is the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Michigan, where PFAS runoff from AFFF used in firefighting exercises has caused severe groundwater contamination. The contamination has spread beyond the base into local water supplies, affecting residents and wildlife. Similarly, at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington, PFAS contamination from AFFF use has prompted ongoing cleanup efforts and monitoring to prevent further health risks to the community.
AFFF runoff has also been linked to PFAS contamination at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, just down the road from Riddle & Riddle's Jacksonville, NC office.
High-Profile PFAS Contamination from AFFF Use at Military Bases:
- Wurtsmith Air Force Base, MI: Widespread PFAS contamination in local water systems from decades of AFFF use.
- Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA: Significant PFAS groundwater contamination, leading to extensive cleanup initiatives.
- Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC: Prolonged AFFF use led to PFAS contamination, affecting the health of military personnel and nearby residents through contaminated water supplies.
- Pease Air Force Base, NH: PFAS contamination from AFFF training exercises resulted in elevated PFAS levels in community water supplies.
- Moody Air Force Base, GA: High levels of PFAS in groundwater linked to the use of firefighting foam, affecting local wells.
- Dover Air Force Base, DE: Documented PFAS contamination in groundwater and drinking water due to AFFF usage.
If you live or have lived near a military base where AFFF use led to PFAS contamination in the community water supply, and were later diagnosed with a qualifying cancer or other health problem, call 1-800-525-7111 for a FREE case review. You may be entitled to significant compensation in an AFFF lawsuit.
Results for Victims of Negligence
The experienced product liability and wrongful death attorneys at Riddle & Riddle have been fighting for justice for those injured due to negligence for more than four decades. Together, our lawyers have more than 190 years of combined legal experience — and it shows:
Our experienced AFFF foam lawsuit attorneys have won many five, six, and even seven-figure settlements and judgments for injured victims and their loved ones (please see disclaimer below). Since 2000 alone, we've secured over $850 million in compensation for our valued clients (see disclaimer below).
We know how to fight for justice — and we fight tirelessly for the people we serve.
Founding partner and attorney Gene Riddle is a member of the prestigious Million-Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, has earned an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell, and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. He is also the recipient of the 2014 Litigator Award (please see disclaimer below).
We are especially proud of the words our valued clients use to describe their experience working with us:
- “This settlement changed me and my family’s lives.” -Linda B.
- “They turned a heartbreaking situation completely around.” -Tonya Taylor
- “It was nice to see Riddle & Riddle put me and my needs first.” -R. Colley
“I would recommend them to anyone. They fought hard for me.”
-Christine W.
If you’ve been exposed to AFFF firefighting foam and diagnosed with kidney cancer, liver cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, or ulcerative colitis, PFAS chemicals may be responsible and you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
Please call our AFFF foam cancer lawyers today at 1-800-525-7111 for a FREE, no-obligation consultation. We will review your case, advise you on your best legal options, and if you decide to hire our product liability attorneys, we will fight aggressively for justice for you and your loved ones.
Nothing can possibly make up for injuries or death suffered as a result of someone or another company’s negligence, but we can strive to protect your rights and get you the justice you deserve.
For a FREE consultation with a firefighting foam lawsuit lawyer, please call 1-800-525-7111 or complete the fast and easy form below.
If you’ve suffered from cancer as a result of exposure to PFAS-containing AFFF foam, and someone else or another company’s negligence is responsible, you deserve justice.
Please call 1-800-525-7111 today and let’s discuss your case.
You do not have to go through this alone. You and your loved ones deserve equal justice under the law and we are ready to help however we can. When Justice Counts™, count on the AFFF attorneys at Riddle & Riddle.