We are now approaching what seems like the final stretch of the AFFF/PFAS litigation process. The pace has accelerated as efforts focus on determining which cases have substantial evidence and [...]
Following a temporary dip, lawsuits related to AFFF firefighting foam are once again increasing. In October and November 2023, the number of active cases in the MDL declined, primarily due [...]
Punitive damages are expected to play a major role in increasing settlement amounts in AFFF lawsuits and may be a crucial factor in compelling defendants to reach settlements before the [...]
A new lawsuit related to AFFF firefighting foam was recently filed, highlighting the severe health effects suffered by a retired firefighter who dedicated over 30 years to the Yonkers Fire [...]
Insurance disputes are becoming a major issue in the ongoing AFFF multidistrict litigation (MDL). A recent decision in South Carolina highlighted this struggle, with corporate defendants like BASF fighting their [...]
A former U.S. Navy service member from Boerne, Texas, has filed a lawsuit in the AFFF multidistrict litigation (MDL), seeking damages for health issues linked to firefighting foam exposure. The [...]
A new case management order has been issued to organize witness depositions for the upcoming Tier Two Personal Injury Bellwether Trials. The key issue is that not all potential witnesses [...]
