We’re learning more every day about how the makers of cancer-causing AFFF fire retardant foam have contaminated the groundwater used by millions across the country, putting countless unsuspecting Americans at risk.
Nachawati Law Group trial lawyers are leading the way in litigation holding the makers of these chemicals responsible when individuals who have been exposed to contaminated water develop cancer and other serious medical conditions.
From Day One, our veteran legal team has led the fight to make manufacturers answer for the harm their products are causing. Because of recent developments in this litigation, we are actively working with individuals across the country who have been unknowingly exposed to AFFF in contaminated water and from other sources.
Our litigation team includes trial lawyer Gale Pearson, a recognized trailblazer who filed the first-ever lawsuit against 3M over PFAS contamination on behalf of Minnesota communities. Since then, she has been a leader in multidistrict litigation (MDL) that includes thousands of lawsuits now consolidated in South Carolina federal court.
How we’re holding AFFF and PFAS manufacturers accountable:
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Our experienced lawyers can help individuals diagnosed with kidney, testicular, liver and other forms of cancer and illnesses determine whether manufacturers of these chemicals are responsible. In many cases, we are able to establish that these individuals have lived in areas where water supplies have been contaminated by AFFF.
- We represent states, municipalities and other public entities whose water supplies are contaminated. A $10.3 billion settlement is currently on the table and under review.
- The firm represents firefighters and other first responders who have been exposed to the chemicals in the course of their work.
Corporate defendants in this litigation include 3M, DuPont, Chemours, Buckeye Fire Production, Tyco Fire Products, Kidde-Fenwal Inc., National Foam Inc., and Dynax Corporation.
AFFF & PFAS Water Contamination in the U.S.
Known dangers ignored.
Cities, counties and other public entities, as well as the military, have used AFFF fire retardant foam for decades. Our investigation has revealed that corporate officials at the highest levels have been aware of the dangers for decades yet did not warn users about how to safely handle and dispose of the chemicals.
These chemicals are now found in alarming levels in water supples throughout the country. Since these chemicals are odorless, tasteless and toxic in extremely small amounts, it’s difficult for individuals to know whether they have been exposed to contaminated water.
