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AFFF Cancer Lawsuits Move Toward Trial New cases in AFFF firefighting foam multidistrict litigation (MDL) continue to climb as the first bellwether trial approaches. The AFFF firefighting foam MDL topped 3,380 individual cases in January 2023 after a new study clarified links between the substance and cancer-related deaths. The first...
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As of February 2021, 1000 homeowners in Peshtigo, WI have been awarded a $17.5 million settlement to resolve a class action AFFF lawsuit filed in 2018. The class action lawsuit was filed against Tyco Fire Products and two other manufacturers of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) when the two lead plaintiffs...
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Since research uncovered a link between the PFAS "forever" chemicals in AFFF (firefighting foam) and cancer, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by firefighters and property owners alleging that AFFF and AFFF runoff caused their cancer. Our firm is handling many of these firefighting foam cancer lawsuits, and many potential...
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Firefighters who have suffered from kidney cancer or testicular cancer potentially due to AFFF (aqueous film forming foam or "firefighting foam") may be able to file a firefighter cancer lawsuit. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with kidney cancer or testicular cancer potentially due to AFFF firefighting...
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AFFF, also known as aqueous film-forming foam, or “firefighting foam,” may cause cancer. Research shows there may be significant AFFF testicular cancer risk, with firefighters (both civilian and military), airport personnel, and property owners near military bases and airports at heightened risk. In this blog post, we’ll look at the...
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Does AFFF cause kidney cancer? Several alarming studies have linked AFFF (also known as firefighting foam) to cancer. In this blog post, we’ll look closer at the potential link between AFFF and kidney cancer — a serious risk for firefighters (both civilian and military), airport workers, and property owners near...
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Have you or a loved one been exposed to AFFF (aqueous film forming foam)? AFFF “firefighting foam” may cause cancer and those exposed should be aware of the risks. Many who have been exposed to firefighting foam and suffered from cancer are wondering, “Does AFFF cause cancer?” In this blog...
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Have you been exposed to AFFF and diagnosed with cancer? You may have an AFFF cancer claim and be entitled to compensation. For a FREE consultation concerning a potential AFFF cancer claim, please call our experienced firefighting foam cancer lawyers at 1-800-525-7111. The consultation is free, there are no upfront...
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AFFF or “firefighting foam” is a highly effective fire suppressant used by firefighters to combat fires often involving jet fuel or another petroleum-based accelerant. However, there is a serious risk of AFFF foam cancer due to exposure. Firefighters, airport workers, and even nearby property owners may be at especially high...
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Chemical-based firefighting foam is a highly effective fire suppressant that has been sold for many years, primarily for extinguishing jet fuel and petroleum fires. However, firefighting foam may cause AFFF foam cancer in firefighters who were regularly exposed to the foam – most notably kidney, testicular and pancreatic cancers. AFFF...
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