The foam that put out fires — and left chemicals behind.
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) exposed firefighters and communities to PFAS chemicals now linked to several cancers.
- 20,000
- Claims filed
- $12.5B in water-system settlements
- Recovered to date
- 1
- Studies cited
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Overview
Aqueous film-forming foams used for decades in military, aviation, and industrial firefighting contain PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that persist in the body and environment. Firefighters with regular exposure show elevated rates of several cancers, and manufacturers face claims for failing to warn.
Who may qualify
- Occupational exposure to AFFF — military firefighters, civilian firefighters, airport personnel, or chemical plant workers with PFAS exposure
- Diagnosis of kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, or ulcerative colitis
- Documented exposure history through service or employment records
- Filing within your state's limitations period
Documented injuries & conditions
Medical studies & evidence
PFAS Exposure and Cancer Risk
NIH / NTP · 2024
Litigation updates
2026-04-28
Personal-injury bellwethers proceed
Courts continue bellwether proceedings for personal-injury claims brought by firefighters with qualifying diagnoses.
Frequently asked questions
The MDL has established settlement frameworks with several manufacturers for qualifying public water suppliers and certain injury claims, while individual personal-injury claims continue.
Your AFFF Firefighting Foam (PFAS) claim may still be viable.
Limitations periods vary by state and by claim type. A three-minute review confirms whether your file is still within the filing window.