ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION
AFFF FIREFIGHTING FOAM LITIGATION
Firefighters and military exposed to AFFF may be eligible for compensation. Stag Liuzza is helping Louisiana families and businesses file claims now.
WHAT IS AFFF AND WHY IT'S DANGEROUS
This substance has been used to coat textiles, including firefighter’s gear, to fireproof these textiles. The firefighting foam itself is primarily used to fight petroleum fires. However, in recent years, it has been discovered that firefighting foam (AFFF) could potentially lead to health problems in firefighters. According to the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, firefighting foam products have been banned in the European Union and Canada because of their potential to impact the health of firefighters. The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine notes that PFAS are associated with cancer.
Studies have found that these substances can cause testicular and kidney cancer in humans. Animal studies have also connected these substances with incidences of other types of cancer. Other types of cancer include breast cancer, and other reports indicate that PFAS could be a hormone disruptor and affect the immune system as well.
There are two concerns with the ongoing use of AFFF foam. One concern is the cancer risk to firefighters themselves, and the second concern is the risk that this foam poses to the general population when it enters the environment, community, or water supply after it is used. If you or someone you love was a firefighter who developed cancer, particularly kidney or testicular cancer after fighting fires using AFFF foam, you and your family may have the right to pursue a lawsuit.
Furthermore, if you lived in an area where AFFF foam was disposed of nearby or used near your home, and you or someone you love went on to develop testicular or kidney cancer, you may have the right to fight back and seek compensation for your losses. Stag Liuzza is an enviornmental law firm in Louisiana that may be able to assist you if you think firefighting foam might be the cause of your cancer.
RISKS OF AFFF EXPOSURE
Other Cancers
SITUATIONS WHERE AFFF FIREFIGHTING FOAM MAY HAVE ENTERED THE GROUNDWATER
There are many factors at play when determining whether firefighting foam chemicals may have entered the groundwater. According to a study published by the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, factors that govern whether the dangerous chemicals entered the environment depends on how much foam was released and the type of soil in the area. But there have been news reports that the Department of Defense has been disposing of and burning its stockpile of these dangerous substances near residential areas.
According to WJLA, because AFFF has been shown to be a risk if it enters the groundwater, in some cases it has been burned by the Department of Defense. This also poses a hazard because it gets into the air. PFAS are considered “forever chemicals” because they have strong bonds and don’t break down easily in the environment or in the human body. This is why it is very hazardous and concerning to have this substance in the body or in the groundwater.
Reports indicate that cities like New Orleans and other cities in Louisiana may have high amounts of PFAS in their water systems. These dangerous chemicals may be linked to cancer in high doses or in regular doses. Other impacts of PFAS include hormonal issues and immune response issues.
Concerned about the disposal of AFFF firefighting foam in your community? Think you may have developed cancer because of the use of this foam? Think you might have developed a health condition because of bad water in your community in Louisiana? You may be eligible to file an AFFF lawsuit. Reach out to Stag Liuzza, a firefighting foam lawsuit lawyer in Louisiana today.
PROTECTING FIREFIGHTERS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AFFF
OTHER PROFESSIONS WHERE WORKERS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO AFFF
Why Choose Stag Liuzza As Your AFFF 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 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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