Answer · The AFFF lawsuit is a mass tort against 3M, DuPont, Tyco, Chemguard alleging Kidney, testicular, prostate, and other PFAS-linked cancers, consolidated in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). TortSignal scores this litigation 76/100 with a late-stage campaign currently open. Estimated case value: $200K – $850K per qualifying PI claim.
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) used by firefighters and military contains PFAS chemicals. Personal injury track active alongside the resolved $10.3B water utility settlement. Municipal contamination claims expanding.
Signal Score
76
Opportunity Score
84
Risk Score (lower is better)
30
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Filing velocity · last 12 weeks
412 filings / wk
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Plaintiff profile
Estimated case value range
$200K – $850K per qualifying PI claim
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Defendant(s)
3M, DuPont, Tyco, Chemguard
Competition
moderate
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Who qualifies
Firefighters (career, volunteer, military) with documented AFFF exposure diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, or other PFAS-linked conditions.
Litigation status
MDL 2873 personal injury track active. Bellwether selections announced for Q3 2026. Municipal contamination claims expanding the plaintiff pool.
Lead jurisdiction
South Carolina
Apr 16, 2026 · Law360
AFFF MDL bellwether picks include 12 firefighter PI cases
Apr 09, 2026 · EPA
EPA expands PFAS hazardous substance list for AFFF cleanup
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Plaintiffs allege manufacturers of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) firefighting products knew their PFAS-containing foams caused cancer in firefighters and contaminated communities surrounding training facilities, military bases, and airports.
Firefighters (career, volunteer, or military) with documented AFFF exposure diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, or other PFAS-linked conditions.
Personal injury claims are estimated at $200,000 to $850,000 depending on diagnosis severity and exposure documentation.
MDL 2873 personal injury track is active. Bellwether selections were announced for Q3 2026 trials.
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