MDL Track
MDL 2873
D.S.C.
Aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) products liability
15,220 pending
Environmental · firefighting foam contamination claims tied to PFAS exposure
Defendant
3M Company
MDL / Track
MDL 2873
D.S.C.
Judge
Judge Richard M. Gergel
Plaintiffs
roughly 15,595 pending (15,220 per JPML's March 2, 2026 report, plus ~375 new filings tracked since)
Bellwether / Trial
No verdicts yet
Settlement Status
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Case overview
MDL 2873 (In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation) before Judge Richard M. Gergel in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina holds approximately 15,244 pending actions as of July 1, 2026, with the docket dominated by personal-injury claims. No personal-injury settlement has been announced; 3M's July 2026 securities filing states injury claims are in court-ordered mediation. The October 2025 kidney-cancer bellwether trial was vacated and no new trial date has been set. The water-contamination track is largely resolved through class settlements exceeding $12 billion from 3M, DuPont/Chemours/Corteva, BASF, Tyco, and Carrier/Kidde-Fenwal, but Judge Gergel's November 22, 2024 final approval orders explicitly state those releases do not cover individual personal-injury claims. Defendants filed motions in June 2026 to dismiss more than 10,000 plaintiffs for failure to provide medical records; Judge Gergel appointed former Chief Judge Margaret Seymour as special master on June 15, 2026 to oversee cure submissions.
Causation Theory
Plaintiffs' causation theory centers on bioaccumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—specifically PFOA and PFOS—in AFFF formulations. PFOA has a human half-life exceeding five years per 2024 toxicology literature in Environmental Chemistry Letters. The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer reclassified PFOA as a Group 1 carcinogen in 2023. The MDL bellwether pool targets kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, and ulcerative colitis based on epidemiological associations. The EPA's April 2024 enforceable national drinking-water standards set maximum contaminant levels at 4.0 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS with a non-enforceable health-based goal of zero. A 2023 U.S. Geological Survey study estimated PFAS may be present in at least 45% of U.S. tap water.
Case Management Orders
Litigation status
MDL 2873 remains one of the largest active product liability proceedings in the federal courts, with roughly 15,595 pending actions (15,220 per JPML's March 2, 2026 report, plus ~375 new filings tracked since). Judge Richard M. Gergel in the District of South Carolina continues to manage two distinct tracks: resolved public water-system settlements and an active, contested personal-injury docket. The court has not set a replacement bellwether trial date after vacating the October 2025 kidney-cancer setting; Rule 702 motions challenging general causation experts for thyroid cancer and liver cancer are currently underway, with responses due October 8 and replies due November 2.
MDL Track
MDL 2873
D.S.C.
Aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) products liability
15,220 pending
State Court Activity
JPML continues to conditionally transfer related water-provider actions into MDL 2873; December 11, 2025 order declined to expand MDL scope to non-AFFF turnout-gear-only firefighter claims
MDL 2873 Leadership
Plaintiff Leadership
Co-Lead Counsel
Liaison Counsel
Defense Leadership
Co-Lead Counsel
Co-Liaison Counsel
Geographic exposure
EPA national drinking water standards provide regulatory backdrop for exposure scope. MDL 2873 docket reflects tens of thousands of plaintiffs across consolidated actions, with personal-injury filings accelerating. Primary qualifying diagnoses: kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease/cancer, ulcerative colitis, liver cancer. Filing deadlines vary by state; some run on discovery rule. No global personal-injury settlement as of September 2026.
MDL 2873, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation, pending before U.S. District Judge Richard M. Gergel in Charleston. Docket shows 15,244 pending actions as of July 1, 2026 JPML report, with approximately 19,800 total filings. Bellwether pool advancing; no personal-injury settlement announced. 3M July 2026 securities filing states injury claims in court-ordered mediation.
Accidental AFFF release into drinking water system July 16, 2021, during auto body shop fire. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County issued 'Do Not Use' advisory affecting 256 residents in lower 10th Ward. PFAS levels reached 650 ng/L at hydrants, 416 ng/L at consumer taps; PFOS peaked at 254 ng/L in residential taps. Published in ACS ES&T Water, February 2026. Plumbing adherence and sporadic release events documented.
State settlement valued above $2 billion with DuPont, Chemours, Corteva covering four industrial sites plus statewide AFFF claims; separate settlement up to $450 million with 3M for statewide PFAS contamination. State-level resolution outside MDL 2873.
Wisconsin Department of Justice announced $10 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products in June 2026. State-level resolution outside MDL 2873.
State PFAS litigation against 3M kept in federal court by First Circuit ruling November 19, 2025, State of Maine v. 3M Company, No. 23-1709. Court held federal-contractor defense 'colorable' despite Maine's disclaimer of AFFF connection; federal-officer removal sustained. Ruling affects venue strategy for state-brought PFAS cases with potential AFFF commingling.
37-site study of AFFF-impacted facilities published Water Research 2025 (Kulkarni et al., doi:10.1016/j.watres.2025.124124). Field-validation studies at U.S. Air Force release sites document PFAS partitioning from soil to groundwater. Anderson et al. 2016 Chemosphere study identified PFAS occurrence at non-fire-training AFFF release sites. Primary exposure corridor for military personnel claims in MDL 2873.
Standard AFFF deployment locations per restricted-use designations. Occupational exposure pool in MDL 2873 includes airport workers, refinery workers, and industrial firefighters. Direct exposure through training and operational use; secondary drinking-water exposure for adjacent communities via runoff.
Key defendants
3M Company
Role: Manufacturer
Core AFFF defendant in MDL 2873. Federal officer removal strategy under 28 U.S.C. §1442(a)(1) failing; First Circuit affirmed remand in Maine non-AFFF suit (No. 23-1709). Facing state AG parens patriae actions nationwide.
Tyco Fire Products LP
Role: Manufacturer
Named in MDL 2873 and Delaware state action (C.A. No. N23C-10-272). Part of 'AFFF Manufacturer Defendants' group with Chemguard and Buckeye. Active in MDL settlement discussions per July 2023 sealed walk-away provisions (Dkt. 3394).
Chemguard, Inc.
Role: Manufacturer
Grouped with Tyco and Buckeye as AFFF manufacturer defendant in MDL 2873 and Delaware state action. No independent litigation posture distinct from Tyco entity group.
Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
Role: Manufacturer
Named in MDL 2873, Connecticut (Hartford Super. Ct. Jan. 2024), Delaware (C.A. No. N23C-10-272), and Tennessee (Case No. 23C1259) complaints. Part of coordinated manufacturer defense group.
EIDP, Inc.
Role: Manufacturer
Successor to E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Named in MDL 2873 and state AG suits. Part of 'DuPont Defendants' with Chemours entities; indemnity and successor liability disputes likely given corporate restructuring.
The Chemours Company
Role: Manufacturer
Spun-off DuPont PFAS liabilities. Named in MDL 2873 and multiple state AG actions. FC LLC subsidiary also named. Contingent indemnity claims against DuPont legacy entities central to defense posture.
Arkema Inc.
Role: Manufacturer
Named in MDL 2873 and state complaints including Connecticut, Delaware, Tennessee. Fluorosurfactant supplier to AFFF market. Less prominent in MDL leadership than 3M or Tyco group.
BASF Corporation
Role: Manufacturer
Named across MDL 2873 and all major state AG complaints (Connecticut, Delaware, Tennessee). C8 chemistry producer. No distinctive motion practice visible in recent dockets.
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.
Role: Manufacturer
Asahi Glass subsidiary formed 2004. Named in Connecticut, Delaware, Tennessee complaints and MDL 2873. Later entrant to fluorosurfactant market; potential statute of limitations and knowledge defenses.
Archroma U.S., Inc.
Role: Manufacturer
Named in MDL 2873 and state AG suits including Delaware and Tennessee. Former Clariant/Huntsman entity. AFFF fluorosurfactant production; corporate succession issues possible.
| Defendant | Role | Intelligence Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3M Company | Manufacturer | Core AFFF defendant in MDL 2873. Federal officer removal strategy under 28 U.S.C. §1442(a)(1) failing; First Circuit affirmed remand in Maine non-AFFF suit (No. 23-1709). Facing state AG parens patriae actions nationwide. |
| Tyco Fire Products LP | Manufacturer | Named in MDL 2873 and Delaware state action (C.A. No. N23C-10-272). Part of 'AFFF Manufacturer Defendants' group with Chemguard and Buckeye. Active in MDL settlement discussions per July 2023 sealed walk-away provisions (Dkt. 3394). |
| Chemguard, Inc. | Manufacturer | Grouped with Tyco and Buckeye as AFFF manufacturer defendant in MDL 2873 and Delaware state action. No independent litigation posture distinct from Tyco entity group. |
| Buckeye Fire Equipment Company | Manufacturer | Named in MDL 2873, Connecticut (Hartford Super. Ct. Jan. 2024), Delaware (C.A. No. N23C-10-272), and Tennessee (Case No. 23C1259) complaints. Part of coordinated manufacturer defense group. |
| EIDP, Inc. | Manufacturer | Successor to E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Named in MDL 2873 and state AG suits. Part of 'DuPont Defendants' with Chemours entities; indemnity and successor liability disputes likely given corporate restructuring. |
| The Chemours Company | Manufacturer | Spun-off DuPont PFAS liabilities. Named in MDL 2873 and multiple state AG actions. FC LLC subsidiary also named. Contingent indemnity claims against DuPont legacy entities central to defense posture. |
| Arkema Inc. | Manufacturer | Named in MDL 2873 and state complaints including Connecticut, Delaware, Tennessee. Fluorosurfactant supplier to AFFF market. Less prominent in MDL leadership than 3M or Tyco group. |
| BASF Corporation | Manufacturer | Named across MDL 2873 and all major state AG complaints (Connecticut, Delaware, Tennessee). C8 chemistry producer. No distinctive motion practice visible in recent dockets. |
| AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. | Manufacturer | Asahi Glass subsidiary formed 2004. Named in Connecticut, Delaware, Tennessee complaints and MDL 2873. Later entrant to fluorosurfactant market; potential statute of limitations and knowledge defenses. |
| Archroma U.S., Inc. | Manufacturer | Named in MDL 2873 and state AG suits including Delaware and Tennessee. Former Clariant/Huntsman entity. AFFF fluorosurfactant production; corporate succession issues possible. |
Timeline
JPML centralizes AFFF litigation
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transfers 75 civil actions to form MDL No. 2873, In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, before Judge Richard M. Gergel in the District of South Carolina. Transfer Order, 357 F. Supp. 3d 1391 (J.P.M.L. 2018).
Gergel rejects government-contractor defense
Judge Gergel denies summary judgment on military-specification defense, holding Boyle v. United Technologies Corp. inapplicable to 3M and leaving fact issues for telomer manufacturers. In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, 2022 WL 4291357 (D.S.C. Sept. 16, 2022).
3M water-system settlement wins final approval
Court grants final approval to 3M class settlement valued at up to approximately $10.3 billion (present value) for public water-system PFAS contamination claims. DuPont/Chemours/Corteva ($1.185B) and BASF (~$315M) water settlements also approved. Combined water-system recoveries exceed $12 billion.
Gergel vacates first bellwether trial
Judge Gergel vacates October 20, 2025 kidney-cancer bellwether trial (Donnelly, Spears, Voelker cases) via CMO 35 entered August 15, 2025, citing unfiled and unvetted claims. Court opens filing facilitation window for six core disease categories.
MDL nears 20,000 total actions
AFFF MDL reaches 19,819 total historical actions filed since 2018, per JPML statistics. Personal-injury filings drive substantial docket growth.
Defendants move to dismiss thousands of claims
Tyco and DuPont file motions June 1-2, 2026 to dismiss approximately 8,000 plaintiffs for failure to provide medical records and factual information; second motion June 25 targets more than 10,000. Defendants withdraw requests as to more than 1,000 after cure submissions. Judge Gergel appoints former Chief Judge Margaret Seymour as special master June 15, 2026 to evaluate cure claims.
MDL count holds at 15,244 pending
July 1, 2026 JPML report lists 15,244 pending actions in MDL 2873, with docket dominated by personal-injury claims. No personal-injury settlement announced; 3M July 2026 securities filing states injury claims are in court-ordered mediation.
Australia sues 3M for $2 billion over AFFF
Commonwealth of Australia files 1,600-page statement of claim against 3M seeking $2 billion in damages for PFAS contamination at 28 defence bases from AFFF use. First case management hearing held August 7, 2026 before Justice Catherine Button; matter returns to court October 16, 2026. Claim alleges 3M knew by 1979 that PFAS in AFFF persisted indefinitely, bioaccumulated, and were potentially toxic.
Statute of limitations
MDL 2873 settlement negotiations ongoing; no global settlement finalized as of March 2026. Public water system settlements (3M, DuPont/Chemours/Corteva) distinct from personal injury MDL. Water system Phase Two claims deadlines: 3M claims due July 31, 2026; DuPont claims due June 30, 2026. Personal injury bellwether trial (kidney cancer) postponed from October 2025 pending case surge resolution.
⚠South Carolina (MDL 2873)
Court-ordered filing facilitation window closed September 5, 2025
Rule: Post-window filings permitted under stricter requirements per MDL 2873 Case Management Order
Discovery: Personal injury claims accrue upon diagnosis of qualifying cancer/thyroid disease linked to PFAS exposure
MDL 2873 (Judge Richard M. Gergel, D.S.C.) imposed September 5, 2025 deadline for unfiled claims to join MDL with streamlined procedures. Current filings require complete medical records, Plaintiff Fact Sheets within 90 days, and expert witness disclosures within 120 days. 15,213 active personal injury cases pending as of January 2026.
General state law guidance
1-3 years from diagnosis or discovery of illness-AFFF link
Rule: Varies by jurisdiction; discovery rule generally applies given latency period
Discovery: Accrual typically tied to diagnosis of kidney, testicular, prostate, liver cancer, thyroid disease, or ulcerative colitis—not date of exposure
No federal preemption applies to personal injury claims. Minimum one year regular, direct AFFF exposure generally required for case viability. Military service records, employment records, and medical documentation essential for screening.
| State | SOL | Rule | Discovery Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠South Carolina (MDL 2873) | Court-ordered filing facilitation window closed September 5, 2025 | Post-window filings permitted under stricter requirements per MDL 2873 Case Management Order | Personal injury claims accrue upon diagnosis of qualifying cancer/thyroid disease linked to PFAS exposure | MDL 2873 (Judge Richard M. Gergel, D.S.C.) imposed September 5, 2025 deadline for unfiled claims to join MDL with streamlined procedures. Current filings require complete medical records, Plaintiff Fact Sheets within 90 days, and expert witness disclosures within 120 days. 15,213 active personal injury cases pending as of January 2026. |
| General state law guidance | 1-3 years from diagnosis or discovery of illness-AFFF link | Varies by jurisdiction; discovery rule generally applies given latency period | Accrual typically tied to diagnosis of kidney, testicular, prostate, liver cancer, thyroid disease, or ulcerative colitis—not date of exposure | No federal preemption applies to personal injury claims. Minimum one year regular, direct AFFF exposure generally required for case viability. Military service records, employment records, and medical documentation essential for screening. |
Live intelligence
AI litigation brief
AFFF remains late-stage / settlement phase with 366 current signals in the accepted feed.
Overview
MDL 2873 remains one of the largest active product liability proceedings in the federal courts, with roughly 15,595 pending actions (15,220 per JPML's March 2, 2026 report, plus ~375 new filings tracked since). Judge Richard M. Gergel in the District of South Carolina continues to manage two distinct tracks: resolved public water-system settlements and an active, contested personal-injury docket. The court has not set a replacement bellwether trial date after vacating the October 2025 kidney-cancer setting; Rule 702 motions challenging general causation experts for thyroid cancer and liver cancer are currently underway, with responses due October 8 and replies due November 2.
Key developments
Trajectory
Court filings and press coverage are both active in MDL 2873, pointing to sustained litigation pressure rather than a one-off headline cycle. 8 live sources are contributing current context.
Editorial intelligence
MDL 2873 should stay on the lead docket watch because it is the primary consolidation vehicle for AFFF.
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West Plains residents seek answers on PFAS well contamination - NonStop Local KHQ
From AFFF to fluorine-free foam: The PFAS problem remains - Innovation News Network
Two years after Brunswick PFAs spill, high levels of forever chemicals detected in Harpswell birds - mainepublic.org
PFAS Firefighting Foam Lawsuit: Who Qualifies, Payouts 2026 - Legal Desire
N.J. continues to lead nation in combating ‘forever chemicals’ | Opinion - NJ.com
US veterans have greater levels of Pfas in their blood than civilians, new study finds - The Guardian
Younger Veterans Show Higher PFAS Levels Than Civilians - Environment+Energy Leader
PFAS: The Science and the Issues - michigan.gov
PFAS: The Science and the Issues - State of Michigan (.gov)
Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general population - Military Times
3M, DuPont must face Connecticut firefighters' lawsuit over 'forever chemicals' - Reuters
Young Veterans Had Higher Forever Chemical Levels Than Civilians, but VA Medical Centers Do Not Offer PFAS Tests - Medical Daily
Younger veterans more likely to have elevated levels of ‘forever chemicals,’ study finds - stripes.com
3M, DuPont and more to face lawsuit on Pfas in US firefighters’ protective gear - The Guardian
Younger Veterans Carry Far More ‘Forever Chemicals’ Than Other Americans - sofx.com
Schiphol Opens PFAS Soil Treatment Facility to Process 200,000 Tonnes of Contaminated Soil - TravelWires
Virginia tells Richmond airport to reduce its use of ‘forever chemicals’ - bayjournal.com
PFAS settlement in North Carolina - Speciality Chemicals Magazine
$20M Brunswick water treatment plant ramps up to address PFAS contamination - WGME
Chemours, DuPont and Corteva settle North Carolina claims over PFAS pollution - Smart Water Magazine
Japan concealed U.S. admission to likely PFAS link in Okinawa - 朝日新聞
‘Forever chemicals’ are showing up in midcoast birds 2 years after spill - Bangor Daily News
Marinette, Peshtigo closer to aid for PFAS contamination - - Iron Mountain Daily News
Ryan "pissed off" about PFAS remediation delay - Mid Hudson News
PFAS from 2024 spill are showing up in Harpswell’s birds - The Harpswell Anchor
Midland, TX, Oil, Gas Companies Adopt Fire Trucks to Remove PFAS Foam - firehouse.com
Midland fire trucks get help moving away from PFAS foam - mrt.com
Ohio soy-based firefighting foam reimbursement program announced - wfin.com
Passaic County doesn't have any more firefighting foam as costs rise for PFAS-free replacement - hudsonvalley.news12.com
Passaic County doesn't have any more firefighting foam as costs rise for PFAS-free replacement - News12 | New Jersey
Ohio paid $2.85 million to destroy 13,500 gallons of firefighting foam over concerning toxin - The Cool Down
What we learned about Ohio’s $2.85 million PFAS foam cleanup - Cleveland.com
Update and community conversation on PFAS (Rockford) - State of Michigan (.gov)
Scientists making PFAS-free firefighting foam - WZZM13.com
Ohio will expand firefighting foam takeback program to reduce forever chemical exposure - WYSO Public Radio
PFAS contamination confirmed at Lebanon airport - Valley News
The Australian government has accused 3M of concealing the risks of PFAS - UA.NEWS
Commonwealth accuses chemical giant of hiding health impacts of PFAS - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Rhode Island residents demand answers after PFAS found in wells near fire station - The Cool Down
3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents - The Guardian
Ohio spent $2.85 million destroying PFAS foam. Monsanto settlement money paid for it - Cleveland.com
Fire chiefs warn NJ county they can't fight fuel fires without foam - northjersey.com
Ohio to spend $13 million to destroy PFAS firefighting foam statewide - WSYX
Ohio EPA planning to destroy more hazardous PFAS-laden firefighting foam - Cleveland.com
Ohio to expand program destroying PFAS-plagued firefighting foam - Toledo Blade
Governor DeWine Announces Expansion of Firefighting Foam Takeback Program - ashlandcountypictures.com
DeWine fights to decrease use of firefighting foam - Spectrum News
Residents press Tiverton officials for answers after PFAS found in wells near fire station - WJAR
Tiverton to hold community meeting on PFAS testing - WPRI.com
Ohio completes first phase of program to destroy PFAS-laden firefighting foam - Cleveland.com
New Jersey approves $2.5B PFAS settlements with DuPont, 3M - waterworld.com
Ellesmere Port firm at forefront of efforts to destroy 'forever chemicals' - Chester Standard
Ohio Collects and Destroys Large Quantities of Firefighting Foam After Takeback Program Throughout the State - markets.businessinsider.com
SRQ airport gets out ahead of PFAS foam mandate - Your Observer
Fluorine-Free Foam (F3) Transition for Aircraft Firefighting - Federal Aviation Administration (.gov)
Fluorine-Free Foam (F3) Transition for Aircraft Firefighting - faa.gov
Why are PFAS Firefighting Foam Lawsuits Taking So Long? - The Legal Examiner
Approaches for remediating PFAS, and other contaminants, in soil and waste - Environment Analyst
Firefighters have higher cancer risk from foam, firefighting apparel - yourobserver.com
Decades of Using PFAS-Based Firefighting Foam Left Behind a Toxic Legacy - Earth.Org
Serum PFAS levels in UK firefighters - Nature
DEP’s Efforts to Address PFAS in the Environment - Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)
Soybeans to the rescue: Michigan farmer-firefighter pushes PFAS-free foam - Michigan Farm News
RMMA Reaches Environmental Milestone with Transition to Fluorine Free Firefighting Foam - Jefferson County
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Validates 374Water's AirSCWO(TM) Technology at 99.9993% PFAS Destruction in Report on AFFF Treatment - Morningstar
CMU Study Finds New Forever Chemicals in Firefighters After Fires - Carnegie Mellon University
Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam: Choosing a Shipboard AFFF Replacement Before the Deadline - gCaptain
AG Jeff Jackson calls on residents for feedback on EPA-Chemours settlement - Port City Daily
Pa. fire departments work to remove 'forever chemicals' to protect firefighters, communities - fox43.com
Pennsylvania fire departments working to remove 'forever chemicals' to protect the health of firefighters & communities - fox43.com
Firefighter Foam Lawsuit Update 2026: Full Guide - LawFold.com
3M PFAS Lawsuit 2026: Settlement, Payouts and Who Qualifies - LawFold.com
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS: "It was like sitting on a bomb" - CBS News
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS - AOL.com
Arizona expands PFAS restrictions in firefighting foams - KJZZ
Consultation opens on PFAS firefighting foam proposals - CIR Magazine
New York sues 3M, DuPont and other companies over so-called forever chemicals linked to certain cancers - ABC7 New York
Georgia Sen. Ossoff pressing Trump administration over PFAS cleanup at Robins Air Force Base - 13WMAZ
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Tours Revive Environmental’s - GlobeNewswire
PFAS Remediation Explained: Treatment Options, Costs, Liability, and the 2026 Compliance Reality - Environment+Energy Leader
New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer - CBS News
Florida bans toxic PFAS chemicals in firehouses to protect firefighters - CBS News
It’s time to act on the state’s PFAS problem - CommonWealth Beacon
Parsons Corporation Manages Pfas Remediation and Cleanout Services for Multiple Clients - marketscreener.com
AFFF management enters new era after incineration pause lifted - Waste Dive
Parsons rolls out four PFAS cleanup methods across North America - Stock Titan
Firefighter exposure highlights need for PFAS action in Kentucky - Spectrum News
Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week - AOL.com
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This article discusses EPA guidance on remediating PFAS-containing AFFF firefighting foam systems in military and civilian aircraft hangars and vehicles, directly addressing the contamination and remediation claims central to AFFF litigation.
EPA regulatory on Jul 9 for AFFF. Regulatory developments can change intake posture and motion practice quickly.
The EPA reached a $450 million settlement with Chemours requiring pollution controls and remediation for PFAS water contamination in three states, directly addressing the same PFAS chemical family and corporate defendant central to AFFF firefighting foam litigation.
EPA News Release regulatory on Jun 24 for AFFF. Regulatory developments can change intake posture and motion practice quickly.
This article reports on the June 2026 comprehensive settlement between Chemours, the EPA, DOJ, and West Virginia DEP regarding PFAS contamination, which directly relates to AFFF firefighting foam litigation as Chemours is a major PFAS manufacturer and defendant in those cases.
EPA Enforcement regulatory on Jun 24 for AFFF. Regulatory developments can change intake posture and motion practice quickly.
This EPA announcement advances a comprehensive PFAS regulatory strategy including legally defensible drinking water protections, which directly intersects with AFFF litigation by establishing scientific and regulatory foundations for contamination claims and remediation standards tied to firefighting foam PFAS exposure.
EPA News Release regulatory on May 18 for AFFF. Regulatory developments can change intake posture and motion practice quickly.
The EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers finalized a groundwater cleanup plan using bacteria to break down contaminants at the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, which historically used AFFF firefighting foam containing PFAS.
EPA News Release regulatory on May 18 for AFFF. Regulatory developments can change intake posture and motion practice quickly.
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket filed in JPML: The plaintiffs are suing a group of companies for producing and selling aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) that contained harmful substances, specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). These substances contami
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Case Management Order No. 1
The document is a Case Management Order (CMO) in MDL No. 2873, establishing initial case management procedures for the litigation.
Motion Guide — Filing Instructions
Provides procedural guidance for filing motions in the District of New Jersey, including requirements for service and compliance with local rules.
Notice of Appeal to Third Circuit
A party files a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit from a district court judgment or order.
Pro Se Litigant Filing Instructions
Provides procedural guidance for pro se litigants on filing a civil action, including complaint submission and filing fee requirements.
PACER Center
Order filed in MDL 2873.
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from SCD: COMPLAINT against AGC Chemicals Americas Inc., AMEREX CORPORATION, Archroma U.S. Inc, Arkema Inc., BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY;, CARRIER FIRE & SECURITY CORPORATION, LLC f/k/a Carrier Fire & Security Corporation, CARRIER GLOBAL CORPORATION, CHEMICALS, INC, CLARIANT CORPORATION, individually and
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from SCD: COMPLAINT against 3M Company, AGC Chemicals America Inc, Amerex Corporation, Archroma US Inc, Arkema Inc., BASF Corporation, Buckeye Fire Equipment Company, Carrier Global Corporation, ChemDesign Products Inc, Chemguard Inc, Chubb Fire LTD, Clariant Corporation, Corteva Inc, DuPont De Nemours Inc.,
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from SCD: COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-13419391). Service is due within the time allowed by Rule 4(m),filed by NORTH MARSHALL UTILITIES BOARD, ALABAMA. (Attachments: # 1 Summons)Stag, Michael) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
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Overview
MDL 2873 remains one of the largest active product liability proceedings in the federal courts, with roughly 15,595 pending actions (15,220 per JPML's March 2, 2026 report, plus ~375 new filings tracked since). Judge Richard M. Gergel in the District of South Carolina continues to manage two distinct tracks: resolved public water-system settlements and an active, contested personal-injury docket. The court has not set a replacement bellwether trial date after vacating the October 2025 kidney-cancer setting; Rule 702 motions challenging general causation experts for thyroid cancer and liver cancer are currently underway, with responses due October 8 and replies due November 2.
Key developments
PACER court filing on Dec 31: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation. ‖ NonStop Local KHQ news on Sep 29: West Plains residents seek answers on PFAS well contamination - NonStop Local KHQ. ‖ EPA regulatory on Jul 9: Remediating and Reducing PFAS in Fire Suppression Systems. ‖ PubMed research on Sep 28: Integrative network toxicology analysis reveals mechanistic links between PFOA exposure and male reproductive dysfunction..
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