3M Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuits: Military Exposure

Cincinnati toxic tort attorney and Ohio product liability lawyer reviewing 3M firefighting foam cancer lawsuits for injured plaintiffs nationwide. Veterans and civilians at military bases may have been injured by toxic exposure

Veterans, civilian workers and residents living near military bases have filed 3M firefighting foam cancer lawsuits after suffering from various cancers and disorders allegedly due to toxic chemical exposure. Plaintiffs have filed claims against the federal government and chemical manufacturers, alleging they were responsible for warning about potential exposure risks and preventing injury and illness.

Class action 3M firefighting foam cancer lawsuits have been filed with product liability and toxic tort attorneys arguing that the Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) firefighting foam used on many military and air force bases contained perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), chemicals linked to groundwater contamination, cancer and other health problems. Product liability, environmental damage and personal injury claims have been filed against:

• 3M Co.
• Angus Fire
• The Ansul Co.
• The Buckeye Fire Protection Co.
• Chemguard
• National Foam
• Tyco Fire Products
• United Technologies Corp.
  

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The Lyon Firm also represents veterans in other toxic chemical exposure litigation, including Burn Pit Lawsuits and Agent Orange Compensation.

The Dangers of Firefighting Foams

The EPA has classified PFOS and PFOA, the chemicals in the foam products as “emerging contaminants”—chemicals with a potential, or real threat to human health or the environment. In 2016, the EPA established a “Lifetime Health Advisory,” setting a recommended lifetime exposure to PFOA and PFOS in drinking water.

Even if the 3M firefighting foam was made to military specification, it still had a duty to warn consumers and end users of known risks and prevented likely chemical exposure. Product liability claims are forthcoming.

But the current litigation against the government is more difficult because of governmental immunity. Affected residents and 3M firefighting foam cancer lawsuits are pushing harder against the manufacturers, who could be legally and ethically culpable.

Joe Lyon is a highly-rated Cincinnati toxic tort attorney and Ohio product liability lawyer reviewing 3M firefighting foam cancer lawsuits for injured plaintiffs nationwide.

3M Firefighting Foam Cancer Lawsuits

Veterans of military bases, Air Force bases and residents living nearby contaminated sites may have a legal claim against the government or manufacturer of a harmful product. Class action suits are pending alleging personal injuries and property damage. Affected individuals and families may have spent time in or around the following areas:

• Firefighting training areas
• Military airport hangars
• Fire suppression systems
• Aircraft crash sites
• Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Dayton, Ohio
• Peterson Air Force Base: El Paso County, Colorado
• Francis S. Grabeski Air National Guard Base: Suffolk County, New York
• Stewart Air National Guard Base: Newburgh, New York
• Fairchild Air Force Base: Spokane, Washington
• New Castle National Guard Base: Delaware
  

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If you or a a loved one has suffered following toxic chemical exposure and have questions about the legal remedies available to improve quality of life and medical care in Ohio, contact The Lyon Firm at (800) 513-2403. You will speak directly with Mr. Lyon, and he will help you answer these critical questions regarding 3M firefighting foam cancer lawsuits.