Since the 1950s, companies have known that PFAS in carpets could lead to cancer in children who inhale carpet dust and debris, lawsuit alleges.
Widespread use of AFFF caused testicular cancer diagnosis, after chemicals in the firefighting foam contaminated their local water supply, according to recently filed lawsuit.
Lawsuit alleges firefighter developed thyroid disease and testicular cancer from AFFF foam used during his career, which contained toxic PFAS chemicals.
Court has outlined the process for dismissing AFFF exposure injuries not covered by the bellwether trials, allowing the claims to be brought again within the next four years
Lawyers will make recommendations for which of these AFFF lawsuits should be prepared for trial in July 2024, then they will select a second group of claims involving liver and thyroid cancer for a later bellwether group.
Heightened risk of testicular cancer among Air Force firefighters was identified, which researchers suspect was due to their exposure to AFFF foam.
Lawsuit indicates that firefighting foam used throughout his career resulted in cancer and the need for surgery
