ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION
AIRPORT PFAS CONTAMINATION & AFFF LAWSUITS
Airports across the United States have discovered that firefighting foams long used for safety training and emergency response have left behind a toxic legacy. For decades, the Federal Aviation Administration required airports to use Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) containing PFAS, which are highly persistent “forever chemicals” that are now linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system disruption.
As this contamination spreads through soil and groundwater, airports face mounting cleanup costs, environmental compliance obligations, and potential legal exposure. Stag Liuzza helps airports and aviation authorities pursue claims against AFFF manufacturers and recover the significant costs of PFAS remediation.
What is AFFF & PFAS litigation?
AFFF and PFAS litigation involves lawsuits against manufacturers of firefighting foam and other products containing toxic “forever chemicals.” These cases seek compensation for contamination, cleanup costs, and health damages caused by Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and PFAS exposure in water, soil, and communities.
Tens of thousands of communities across the United States have already taken action against the companies responsible for contaminating communities with AFFF and PFAS and with the right legal representation you too can file a claim to recover damages and ensure your community’s water supply is cleaned.
WHY AIRPORTS ARE AT RISK
AFFF was once considered essential for fighting jet fuel fires because of its heat-resistant, fast-acting formula. However, the PFAS compounds within these foams don’t break down over time. When used in training exercises, hangar systems, or real-world emergencies, AFFF runoff enters the ground and contaminates surrounding water supplies.
Airports often sit above sensitive aquifers or near residential areas, meaning PFAS contamination can spread far beyond airport boundaries, impacting local drinking water and ecosystems. Many airports now face multi-million-dollar remediation requirements and potential liability to neighboring communities.
PFAS CLEANUP EXPENSES
THE COST OF PFAS CONTAMINATION
These costs are not the responsibility of airports alone. Manufacturers of AFFF knew for decades about the dangers of PFAS yet failed to warn users or develop safer alternatives. Airports are now filing lawsuits to hold these companies accountable and recover their financial losses.
Professional cleaning and decontamination
Ongoing sampling, monitoring, and legal compliance
ELIGIBILITY
Which Airports May Have Claims
- Used or stored AFFF for training or emergency response
- Detected PFAS in onsite soil, stormwater, or groundwater
- Received notice from regulators regarding contamination
- Incurred or expect to incur PFAS-related cleanup costs
Ongoing AFFF Litigation and Settlements
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Recent AFFF Settlements, Updates, and Additional Info
Why Choose Stag Liuzza As Your Airport AFFF & PFAS Lawyers?
Stag Liuzza is a nationally recognized environmental and toxic-exposure law firm with decades of experience in complex contamination and mass-tort litigation. Our attorneys have helped secure billions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for victims of corporate negligence.
We represent airports, municipalities, and public facilities in AFFF and PFAS cost-recovery claims, working to ensure they are compensated for cleanup expenses and infrastructure damages. Our team coordinates environmental testing, engages expert witnesses, and develops detailed claims packages that demonstrate both contamination and causation.
Airports that work with Stag Liuzza benefit from:
- Proven environmental litigation experience
- Direct knowledge of AFFF manufacturer liability
- A strategic, evidence-driven approach to recovery
- No upfront costs. We work on contingency-based agreements
Results That Speak
In March 2024, 3M finalized a settlement of up to $12.5 billion for U.S. public water suppliers to address PFAS contamination. The agreement covers water systems with current or future detections of "forever chemicals," with funds supporting testing, filtration, and infrastructure improvements.
Jury verdict for property owners whose land was contaminated with radioactive materials from oil and gas operations.
Verdict for pipeyard worker who contracted lung cancer from exposure to Radium-226 and other radioactive materials.
Settlement for commercial auto injury case involving a large insurance company.
No fee unless we win. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Meet the Team
With decades of combined experience in environmental law, toxic torts, and complex litigation, Stag Liuzza's attorneys have the expertise to take on the most challenging cases.
Michael G. Stag
CEO & Managing PartnerOver $16 billion in settlements and more than $1 billion in jury verdicts recovered for clients. Pioneered the field of oilfield cleanup litigation. Appointed by judges to leadership for several nationwide litigations.
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Ashley M. Liuzza
COO & PartnerAppointed co-lead class counsel in major environmental cases. Extensive PFAS litigation experience. Helps people who developed meningioma as a result of being prescribed Depo-Provera.
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Merritt Cunningham
PartnerLeads the pharmaceutical and medical device division. Extensive MDL and mass tort experience. Represents thousands of firefighters harmed by PFAS exposure.
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Matthew D. Rogenes
PartnerPartner and trial lawyer. Trial and settlement experience in trucking cases and maritime personal injury. Recently recovered over $20 million for clients.
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