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 15,551 pending (15,220 per JPML's March 2, 2026 report, plus ~331 new filings tracked since)
Bellwether / Trial
No personal injury verdicts yet
Settlement Status
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Case overview
The AFFF personal injury MDL has grown to 15,222 pending cases as of April 1, 2026 in In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2873 (D.S.C., Judge Richard M. Gergel). The first personal injury bellwether trial, scheduled for October 2025, was vacated with no replacement date set as of mid-2026; global settlement negotiations are reportedly anticipated for 2026–2027. Water system claims have already generated over $12.5 billion in approved class settlements from 3M ($10.3 billion), DuPont/Chemours/Corteva ($1.185 billion), BASF ($316.5 million), and Carrier Global ($730 million), but no personal injury settlement exists yet.
Causation Theory
Plaintiffs allege that AFFF formulations containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—specifically perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)—bioaccumulate in human tissue with elimination half-lives exceeding five years, causing kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, liver cancer, thyroid disease, and ulcerative colitis. Internal 3M and DuPont studies from the 1990s documented elevated cancer rates among PFAS-exposed workers; these findings were allegedly suppressed while manufacturers continued production without adequate warnings. The Department of Defense's Naval Sea Systems Command specifications until recently mandated PFAS-containing formulations for military procurement, creating widespread exposure at bases, airfields, and training facilities.
Case Management Orders
Litigation status
MDL 2873 remains one of the largest active mass torts, with roughly 15,551 pending personal injury actions before Judge Richard M. Gergel in the District of South Carolina. The court vacated the October 2025 kidney cancer bellwether trial in CMO No. 35 (Aug. 15, 2025) and has not reset the calendar; parties submitted Group B bellwether proposals for thyroid disease and ulcerative colitis by July 20, 2026.
MDL Track
MDL 2873
D.S.C.
Aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) products liability
15,220 pending
State Court Activity
Minimal — Judge Gergel denied South Carolina's remand motion April 2026, keeping cases in federal court under federal officer removal; JPML continues transferring tag-along actions to MDL
MDL 2873 Leadership
Plaintiff Leadership
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Defense Leadership
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Geographic exposure
MDL 2873 (Judge Richard M. Gergel, D.S.C.) holds 15,220+ personal injury claims as of March 2026. Water utility settlements exceed $12.5 billion (3M, DuPont-Chemours-Corteva, Tyco-Chemguard, BASF) — none resolve personal injury claims. Six qualifying conditions for personal injury track: kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, liver cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis. Firefighter turnout gear claims indicated for MDL integration per September 2025 judicial statement.
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove and Warminster Naval Air Warfare Center — Pennsylvania plaintiffs with kidney and testicular cancer claims consolidated into MDL 2873.
State settlement of $875 million for water contamination claims. Heavy plaintiff concentration among residents near military bases per MDL 2873 filings.
Significant plaintiff population among residents near military bases with water contamination claims pending in MDL 2873.
City of Stuart — site of first scheduled MDL 2873 bellwether trial before Judge Richard M. Gergel; trial delayed due to potential resolution of drinking water contamination claims. Docket: MDL 2873, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.
EPA-Army joint PFAS sampling conducted at nine military bases as of August 2024. DOD installations represent concentrated AFFF training and deployment history. Largest plaintiff groups in MDL 2873 are military firefighters and U.S. Navy/Air Force personnel.
FAA-regulated airports — AFFF use mandatory until 2018. Airport crash fire rescue workers represent significant plaintiff class. Regulatory focus for drinking water well and groundwater impacts.
3M factory in Gorseinon — historic AFFF use contaminated site with PFOS levels in pond at 21,000 times safe aquatic levels as of 2023. 2006 storm release contaminated Afon Lliw waterway. 3M remediated 2024-2025. BBC File on 4 Investigates, December 2025.
Two drinking water catchments contaminated 24-33 years post-AFFF use on fuel tanker fires. Blue Mountains World Heritage Area: PFOS exceeded aquatic guidelines by 100 times; drinking water reservoirs closed 3-5 km downstream. Ourimbah Creek wetlands within 500m of groundwater bore field. Water, March 2026 (DOI: 10.3390/w18060745).
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
U.S. Navy Patents AFFF
U.S. Navy patents aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) for firefighting, establishing military and aviation use.
3M Phases Out PFOS Manufacture
3M ceases PFOS manufacture; company had voluntarily begun phasing out legacy AFFF in 2001.
MDL 2873 Formed in South Carolina
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidates AFFF litigation as MDL No. 2873 before Judge Richard M. Gergel in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2873, Transfer Order (Dec. 7, 2018).
3M Water Settlement: $10.3 Billion
3M agrees to $10.3 billion settlement over 13 years to resolve PFAS contamination claims by public water systems nationwide. Settlement receives preliminary approval in MDL 2873; covers municipal utilities, not personal injury claims.
DuPont/Chemours Water Settlement Approved
Court grants final approval to $1.185 billion settlement from DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva for PFAS contamination of public water systems. Final fairness hearing held February 2, 2024.
Science Day: Thyroid Disease
MDL 2873 holds Science Day proceedings for thyroid disease on June 20, 2025, as court prepares Daubert schedules for personal injury bellwethers.
CMO No. 35 Vacates Bellwether, Opens Filing Window
Judge Gergel issues Case Management Order No. 35 (Aug. 15, 2025) vacating October 2025 kidney-cancer bellwether trial and imposing 21-day filing/verification window through September 5, 2025 to standardize proofs for new cases.
Filing Surge: 37,000+ New Cases
Court-imposed filing deadline triggers surge of over 37,000 new personal injury cases, bringing MDL 2873 to over 15,000 pending cases.
Leadership Teams Extended
Plaintiffs' and defense leadership teams reappointed through May 2026 by joint stipulation.
No Bellwether Reset; 15,222+ Cases Pending
As of April 2026, MDL 2873 holds 15,222 active personal injury cases with no bellwether trial date set. Court continues vetting filings and aligning Daubert schedules. No global personal injury settlement finalized.
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 387 current signals in the accepted feed.
Overview
MDL 2873 remains one of the largest active mass torts, with roughly 15,551 pending personal injury actions before Judge Richard M. Gergel in the District of South Carolina. The court vacated the October 2025 kidney cancer bellwether trial in CMO No. 35 (Aug. 15, 2025) and has not reset the calendar; parties submitted Group B bellwether proposals for thyroid disease and ulcerative colitis by July 20, 2026.
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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Google News (103)
SRQ airport gets out ahead of PFAS foam mandate - Your Observer
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
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
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
Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week - AOL.com
Forever chemicals in pond linked to discontinued firefighting training - WUSA9
Former firefighter training site identified as likely source of PFAS contamination in Montgomery County - WUSA9
North Bay’s PFAS problem: 5 things to know about a ‘forever chemicals’ hotspot in Ontario - Great Lakes Now
Heat is on for firefighting foam issue - Safety4Sea
City may receive payout from PFAS settlement - Downtown Newsmagazine
KNEB-AM 960 AM – 100.3 FM - Soy-based foam offers safer firefighting option - Rural Radio Network
PFAS and petroleum: Inside the months-long cleanup of UPS Flight 2976 - The Courier-Journal
Firefighting foam changes - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Soy-based foam offers safer firefighting option - Rural Radio Network
Soy-based foam offers safer firefighting option - Rural Radio Network
‘Carcinogenic sponge’: PFAS contamination in local waterways raises alarm - Montgomery Community Media
Gov. DeSantis signs phaseout of toxic firefighting foam tied to cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' - The Cool Down
PFAS project time lines at Wurtsmith draw qustions from RAB goers - Iosco County News Herald
Florida law targeting “forever chemicals” set to take effect July 1 - WPEC
Experts: Removing harmful PFAS in Arizona water will take generations - Arizona Daily Star
Concerned residents question county officials over elevated levels of PFAS - WJLA
Air Force continues PFAS cleanup near former Reese air base - fox34.com
Guest opinion: Many Wisconsin firefighters missed a chance at toxic foam compensation. Here’s how to fix that. - Wisconsin Watch
How Arizonans are dealing with legacy of 'forever chemicals' - azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
Florida to ban cancer-linked firefighting foam, require water tests for PFAS under new law - Florida Politics
High levels of potentially cancerous chemicals found in local waterways - Montgomery Community Media
PFAS Contamination found in a small stream near Great Seneca Highway - Montgomery County, MD (.gov)
Jeff Lamont on Wisconsin's PFAS settlement with Tyco Fire - PBS Wisconsin
Australia’s $1.4 billion PFAS lawsuit could be a global model - C&EN
Firefighters at Risk: The Dangers of AFFF Chemicals - GNL Magazine
Avoca Fire Department receives grant to replace firefighting foam with PFAS-free foam - fox56.com
Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin - KTVU
Tyco to pay $10 million, cover cleanup costs in PFAS suit settlement - WisPolitics
Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement in Tyco PFAS contamination - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination - Ottumwa Courier
Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement with Tyco, Johnson Controls over PFAS contamination - WPR
Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS contamination - PBS Wisconsin
Residents can't eat too many fish from river in PFAS-affected town - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In this PFAS-affected town, locals still can't eat too many fish from the river - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Katherine PFAS victims welcome government bid to hold 3M 'to account' - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia sues 3M over firefighting foam PFAS contamination - Chemistry World
In biggest-ever case against an American company, Australia sues 3M for $1.5 billion; Attorney-General s - The Times of India
Michigan firefighter blood PFAS study hints at foam ban impact - MLive.com
Australia files billion-dollar PFAS lawsuit against 3M - Civic Media
AFFF Lawsuit Navy: What Veterans Must Know in 2026 - LawFold.com
Weitz and Luxenberg PFAS Lawsuit: Full 2026 Guide - LawFold.com
PFAS Chemicals Lawsuit: Full 2026 Updates, Payouts - LawFold.com
Firefighters look to restart PFAS case against manufacturer 3M - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia Sues 3m Over Pfas Contamination - Impakter
Australia sues US company 3M over forever chemicals in firefighting foam - Baltic News Network
3M sued for record $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases - CBS News
Australia Launches US$1.4 Bln Lawsuit Against 3M Over PFAS Foam - Bernama
Australia sues 3M for record A$2bn sum over Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam - The Guardian
Australia sues 3M for record $2bn sum over Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam - The Guardian
Firefighter Foam Lawsuit 2026: Payouts, Leads, Updates - LawFold.com
PFAS Lawsuit Military: Full 2026 Claims and Payout Guide - LawFold.com
Australia sues 3M for €1.3B over PFAS in firefighting foam - Plastics News
EXPERT REACTION: Federal government to sue 3M over PFAS in firefighting foam - Scimex
Australia sues 3M for record-breaking sum over Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam - The Guardian
Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' - France 24
Australia sues 3M for $1.4bn over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination - Nikkei Asia
Australia sues US giant 3M for $2bn over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam - BBC
Federal government to sue 3M Australia over firefighting foam that contained PFAS - MSN
Government sues 3M Australia for $2 billion over PFAS contamination - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination - Reuters
State and Tyco Fire Products reach settlement in Marinette County PFAS pollution case - WLUK
Settlement expected in lawsuit over Marinette County PFAS contamination - WBAY
Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam - BBC
Bellwether Trials Near for PFAS Firefighting Foam Litigation - The Legal Examiner
Legal-Bay Pre Settlement Funding Assists Plaintiffs in AFFF PFAS Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuits as Nationwide Litigation Intensifies - PR Newswire
Bellwether Trials Near for PFAS Firefighting Foam MDL - The Legal Examiner
A U.S. Reckoning Over Chemical Pollution From Military Bases - The New York Times
PFAS ban on firefighter foam pushed by Lower Bucks CO. lawmakers - MSN
Military Bases Are Rife With ‘Forever Chemicals.’ New Mexico Wants Them Cleaned Up. - The New York Times
Ohio company helping firefighters get rid of cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' - 10TV
Study of PFAS levels in Michigan firefighters raises cautious optimism - Bridge Michigan
Study finds PFAS in most Michigan firefighters’ blood - Sault Michigan News
Firefighting Agents and Equipment Law - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
State report highlights PFAS exposure risks for firefighters - WILX
Milberg Environmental Team Heads to ACI-NA Legal Affairs Conference to Meet with Airports on PFAS Claims - Morningstar
Four Years After Ban, Fire Departments Are Still Stuck with Hazardous PFAS Foam - Southern Maryland News Net
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The oncologist • Chen H • PMID 42530891 • Journal Article.
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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Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from SCD: COMPLAINT 26-3363 against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-13322220). Service is due within the time allowed by Rule 4(m),filed by Todd Jeffrey Miller. (Attachments: # 1 Summons proposed)Keefe, John) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from SCD: COMPLAINT 26-3357 against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-13321730). Service is due within the time allowed by Rule 4(m),filed by Michael Gary Mangum. (Attachments: # 1 Summons proposed)Keefe, John) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from SCD: PETITION FOR REMOVAL against HOKE COUNTY ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ANCMDC-4360419.), filed by TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP, CHEMGUARD, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Hoke County Complaint, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(BRADLEY, ALEXANDRA) [Transferred from North Carolina Middle on 8/10/2026.] (Enter
Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
PACER docket entry from SCD: COMPLAINT 2:26-cv-3354 against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ASCDC-13321218). Service is due within the time allowed by Rule 4(m),filed by Jeffrey Griffin. (Attachments: # 1 Summons proposed)Keefe, John) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
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Overview
MDL 2873 remains one of the largest active mass torts, with roughly 15,551 pending personal injury actions before Judge Richard M. Gergel in the District of South Carolina. The court vacated the October 2025 kidney cancer bellwether trial in CMO No. 35 (Aug. 15, 2025) and has not reset the calendar; parties submitted Group B bellwether proposals for thyroid disease and ulcerative colitis by July 20, 2026.
Key developments
PACER court filing on Dec 31: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation. ‖ Your Observer news on Aug 7: SRQ airport gets out ahead of PFAS foam mandate - Your Observer. ‖ EPA regulatory on Jul 9: Remediating and Reducing PFAS in Fire Suppression Systems. ‖ PubMed research on Aug 10: Novel Perfluoroalkyl Substance GenX exposure promotes non-small cell lung cancer progression by regulating the OTUB1/STAT3/VEGF axis..
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MDL 2873
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