Accepting claimsMass tortUpdated Aug 8, 2026

AFFF Firefighting Foam Exposure Claims

Claims involving firefighters, military personnel, airport workers, and communities exposed to PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam.

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Claim snapshot87%
Directory activity score
Potential payoutInjury specific
Filing deadlineVaries by claim
CategoryToxic exposure
Legal formatMass tort
Figures are estimates or program summaries, never guaranteed.
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Case overview

What this claim is about

Claims involving firefighters, military personnel, airport workers, and communities exposed to PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam. The legal questions generally focus on what the defendants knew, whether adequate warnings or protections were provided, and how the alleged conduct relates to each claimant’s losses.

Companies or entities under review
Chemical manufacturersFoam manufacturers
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Eligibility guide

You may qualify if…

Documented occupational or environmental exposure

Diagnosis of a condition reviewed by participating firms

Exposure and diagnosis timing can be established

Claim remains within the applicable deadline

Eligibility rules can change. A screening result is not legal advice or a guarantee that a lawyer will accept the claim.

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Build your file

Documents worth saving

Do not worry if you do not have everything. Start with what is available and a lawyer can help identify missing records.

01Employment or service records
02Worksite or base history
03Medical diagnosis records
04Exposure documentation
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Case timeline

How the matter is moving

1
2018

Coordinated litigation established

Federal claims involving AFFF and PFAS exposure are centralized.

2
2023

Water-system resolutions

Major public-water claims reach proposed resolutions.

3
2026

Injury claims continue

Personal-injury cases continue through review and litigation.

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Latest updates

What changed recently

Personal-injury inventory continues to move forward

Case tracker · 4 min read

Evidence checklist refreshed for service members

Legal.claims desk · 4 min read

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Straight answers

Common questions

Who may have been exposed?+

Firefighters, military personnel, airport workers, industrial workers, and nearby residents are among the groups commonly evaluated.

Are all PFAS injuries included?+

No. Participating firms use medical and exposure criteria that can change as the litigation develops.

What records matter most?+

Work history, location history, exposure details, and complete medical records are usually central.

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