They Called It Safe.
Science Calls It
Toxic Exposure.
PFAS "forever chemicals," contaminated drinking water, and industrial chemical exposure have been linked to cancer and other serious illness. Manufacturers knew the risks. Attorneys handling active toxic exposure lawsuits — including the nationwide AFFF/PFAS litigation — are reviewing claims for veterans, firefighters, workers, and community members nationwide.
Litigation Status
Active Litigation.
Real Settlements.
Toxic exposure litigation spans multiple active proceedings. The PFAS/AFFF firefighting foam MDL is the largest, but it is not the only one. Billions have already been paid out on the water-contamination side, and individual personal injury cases are still being filed and evaluated.
The AFFF/PFAS MDL (MDL 2873) is consolidated in the District of South Carolina before Judge Richard Gergel, with more than 15,000 individual personal injury cases — veterans, firefighters, and civilian plaintiffs — pending as of mid-2026.
3M and the DuPont-related companies (Chemours, Corteva) reached a combined $11 billion-plus in settlements with public water systems. Individual personal injury claims — including cancer diagnoses — are handled in separate, ongoing litigation.
Attorneys handling toxic exposure lawsuits in this network work exclusively on contingency. No retainer, no hourly billing. If no settlement or verdict is recovered on your behalf, you owe nothing.
"They manufactured it. They knew the risks. They didn't warn you."
Who Is Suing & Why
The Exposures.
The Defendants.
The Evidence.
Toxic exposure lawsuits rest on decades of internal corporate research that manufacturers concealed from regulators and the public. A connected attorney will assess which theories apply to your specific exposure.
PFAS & AFFF Firefighting Foam — Military, Firefighter & Water Exposure
PFAS "forever chemicals" in AFFF firefighting foam are the flagship toxic exposure claim, consolidated in the federal MDL. Bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer are the most prevalent diagnoses in current litigation.
Contaminated Drinking Water — Military Bases & Community Water Systems
Communities near military installations, airports, and industrial sites have consumed PFAS- or chemical-contaminated drinking water for years. One contamination source can affect thousands of residents at once.
Industrial Chemical & Occupational Exposure
Workers exposed to industrial solvents, benzene, ethylene oxide, and other hazardous chemicals on the job face elevated risk of cancer and other serious illness — and a distinct set of legal claims from PFAS litigation.
Pesticide & Herbicide Exposure — Agricultural & Groundskeeping Chemicals
Farmworkers, groundskeepers, and agricultural workers with sustained exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides are part of a separate, developing area of toxic tort litigation.
Manufacturer Concealment — Failure to Warn & Fraudulent Concealment
Internal documents from 3M and DuPont (now Chemours) show both companies were aware of PFAS toxicity decades before public disclosure. Lawsuits allege they actively concealed this information from the government and the public.
Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis & Other Toxic-Linked Conditions
Beyond the primary cancers, toxic exposure claims have also covered thyroid disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, and ulcerative colitis — conditions with documented links to long-term chemical exposure in scientific literature.
Eligibility
Your Background
May Support a Claim
Toxic exposure lawsuits cover a broad range of exposure histories and diagnoses. The threshold question is what substance you were exposed to and how — the rest is for a connected attorney to assess at no cost.
You served at a military base with confirmed contamination
Dozens of U.S. military installations have confirmed PFAS or chemical contamination in soil and water. Veterans who lived or trained at these bases and received a qualifying diagnosis may have a viable claim.
You worked as a career or volunteer firefighter
Both career and volunteer firefighters who used AFFF in training exercises or emergency response over months or years are among the strongest AFFF claimant groups. Department size does not matter.
You lived in a community with contaminated drinking water
Residents who consumed PFAS- or chemical-contaminated drinking water for years — without ever handling foam or working with the substance directly — are filing claims based on water exposure records and proximity to contaminated sites.
You worked in a facility with industrial chemical or pesticide exposure
Airport crash and rescue (ARFF) personnel, refinery workers, and employees at industrial or agricultural facilities with documented occupational exposure are accepted for evaluation.
You were diagnosed with a cancer or condition linked to toxic exposure
Bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer are the most well-supported diagnoses in current PFAS litigation, but other cancers and conditions may also apply depending on your exposure history.
Your diagnosis occurred within the past several years
State statutes of limitation typically run two to three years from when you knew or should have known of the exposure-illness connection. A connected attorney can assess your exact deadline at no cost.
How It Works
Zero Upfront.
Every Step Handled.
Attorneys in this network manage the entire toxic exposure lawsuit process. Your job is providing your exposure and medical history — they handle the litigation.
Free Confidential Case Review
A connected attorney evaluates your exposure history — military service, occupation, water source, or chemical use — alongside your diagnosis. You'll know quickly if your claim is viable, with no commitment required.
Exposure & Medical Documentation
Service records, employment history, water contamination data, and medical records are gathered to establish the link between your exposure and your diagnosis — the evidentiary foundation of your claim.
Filing & Litigation Coordination
Your claim is filed and, where applicable, coordinated with the relevant proceeding — such as the AFFF/PFAS MDL in South Carolina — or filed as an individual state-court action. Defendants are served and discovery begins.
Settlement or Verdict
Toxic exposure cases are resolving through settlements and verdicts. A connected attorney's fee comes exclusively from your recovery — you never pay anything out of pocket at any stage of the process.
From Those Who Filed
Their Words
"Twenty years in the Air Force, half of it on bases later confirmed to have PFAS contamination. My bladder cancer diagnosis came three years after I retired. I had no idea there was a lawsuit until a fellow vet mentioned it."
"I spent 18 years as a career firefighter. We used AFFF at every major training exercise. The attorney I connected with through this site explained exactly why that exposure matters legally. The review was free and took minutes."
"We lived two miles from a National Guard base for twelve years. When my husband was diagnosed with kidney cancer, our doctor told us about the contamination in the area. We didn't know we could file a claim."
Common Questions
What You Need to Know
It depends on the exposure. The largest active proceeding is the federal PFAS/AFFF MDL in the District of South Carolina, with more than 15,000 personal injury cases pending. Other toxic exposure categories involve separate litigation with their own status. Submit your information for a free evaluation to find out if your claim qualifies.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used in AFFF firefighting foam and dozens of other products. They don't break down in the environment or the body — hence "forever chemicals." Lawsuits allege manufacturers including 3M and DuPont knew for decades that PFAS caused serious health harm and concealed that knowledge. Find out if your PFAS exposure supports a claim.
Bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer are the most common diagnoses in active PFAS/AFFF litigation. Additional diagnoses that have been the basis for toxic exposure claims include thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia, and ulcerative colitis. A connected attorney can assess whether your diagnosis qualifies at no cost.
Yes. Veterans exposed to AFFF or contaminated water at military installations are among the primary plaintiffs in current litigation. VA benefits do not prevent you from also pursuing a civil claim. A connected attorney can evaluate your service history and diagnosis at no charge.
3M and the DuPont-related companies' settlements, worth a combined $11 billion-plus, primarily addressed water-system contamination claims. Individual personal injury claims — including cancer diagnoses — are handled in separate proceedings that are still active. Whether any particular settlement covers your claim depends on your specific exposure history and diagnosis. A connected attorney can clarify which claims apply to you in a free consultation.
Potentially yes. Toxic exposure claims are not limited to firefighting foam. Contaminated drinking water, occupational exposure to industrial chemicals or solvents, and exposure to certain pesticides or herbicides have all formed the basis of active or investigating claims. A connected attorney can evaluate your exposure at no cost.
Yes — statutes of limitation vary by state and claim type, typically two to three years from diagnosis or discovery of the exposure connection. With litigation actively advancing, filing sooner preserves your position. Contact a connected attorney now to find out the deadline in your state.
They Knew the Risks.
Now It's Your Turn to Be Heard.
The evaluation is free. The call is confidential. There is no obligation until you choose to move forward.