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Oberheiden P.C.

A Guidebook for AFFF Lawsuits

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Thousands of AFFF firefighting foam lawsuits have been filed against the chemical manufacturers behind aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a common type of firefighting foam that is often used for gasoline and fuel fires. This...more

Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC

Hidden Cancer Risk With AFFF Fire Foam Fuels Lawsuits From Firefighters

Recent studies have shown that firefighters who worked with aqueous film-forming foam, or AFFF, face an increased risk of developing kidney cancer, testicular cancer, pancreatic cancer, or other types of cancer due to the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Sixth Circuit validates challenge to PFAS class - demands greater specificity in pleading standards for causation

On November 27, a landmark PFAS decision by the Sixth Circuit effectively dismissed a statewide class action for lack of standing. This potentially sets the stage for a new era of PFAS litigation, where historically general...more

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