AFFF Lawsuit: What Firefighters Need to Know About Filing a Legal Claim After Exposure
For decades, firefighters across the country used Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), a fire retardant to suppress fuel-based fires, often unaware that the foam contained PFAS, a group of toxic “forever chemicals” now linked to serious health conditions, including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, and other PFAS-related illnesses. This toxic firefighting foam contains harmful chemicals that can […]
BASF Settles for $316.5 Million Over PFAS Contamination: A Closer Look at the Implications and Ferraro’s Role in Similar Cases
In a pivotal development in environmental litigation, BASF, a giant in the chemical industry, has agreed to a substantial $316.5 million settlement with several U.S. public water systems. This settlement aims to address claims that the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, once used in BASF’s firefighting foams, have contaminated water supplies. What Are PFAS? […]
Tyco’s $750 Million Settlement: A New Chapter in the PFAS Contamination Battle
Tyco Fire Products LP, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls International PLC, has reached a significant agreement to settle allegations linked to their products’ association with PFAS contamination in U.S. public water systems. The company has agreed to a $750 million settlement to resolve these claims, part of a larger trend of legal actions addressing the […]
Historic $12.5 Billion 3M Settlement Marks a New Chapter in Clean Water Advocacy
In a landmark development in environmental litigation, the industrial giant 3M has reached a settlement that will have significant implications for communities affected by water contamination. A historic $12.5 billion settlement with 3M has been approved. This settlement is set to fund the cleanup of water supplies contaminated by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) across […]
Understanding the Dangers of Forever Chemicals: A Guide for Firefighters
Firefighters are heroes to us all. They offer protection in times of crisis, where every second counts and lives are literally in their hands. But who protects firefighters against exposure to deadly toxins like forever chemicals? According to studies published in the National Library of Medicine, firefighters are at an increased risk of exposure to […]
Understanding Your Options for PFAS Remediation Funding
Shareholder James Ferraro Jr. recently wrote an op-ed which underscores the significance of the recent settlements involving the 3M Company and DuPont, emphasizing their role in advancing corporate accountability and environmental responsibility. The substantial settlements, totaling $12.5 billion for 3M Company and $1.185 billion for DuPont, earmark crucial funds to benefit public water systems nationwide, […]
The Ferraro Law Firm will Represent West Tisbury and the Oak Bluffs Water District in Multidistrict PFAS Litigation
The Town of West Tisbury and Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts have chosen The Ferraro Law Firm to represent them in multidistrict litigation suits concerning the widespread use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam which has led to contamination of soil and groundwater in many areas, leading to public health concerns. PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been used […]
PFAS Litigation Update: 3M Strikes Groundbreaking $12.5 Billion Settlement in Water Contamination Lawsuits
3M Co, a industrial conglomerate, has made a groundbreaking move towards resolving extensive litigation regarding water pollution claims tied to “forever chemicals.” The company has reportedly reached a settlement of $12.5 billion with public water systems across the United States. This significant agreement aims to address water contamination caused by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), […]
City of Hialeah Hires The Ferraro Law Firm for AFFF Lawsuit
The Ferraro Law Firm has been selected to work on behalf of the city of Hialeah, Florida, to seek compensation for damages caused by firefighting foams containing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances — a class of chemicals known as PFAS. These chemicals have been linked to numerous health problems, including cancer. The Ferraro Law Firm has […]
Judge Rejects Contractor Immunity Defense in 3M Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Lawsuit
3M is facing a host of lawsuits through multi-district litigation (MDL), which allege that 3M’s aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) contained harmful PFAS chemicals that can lead to serious health problems. In defense of these claims, 3M argued that it was entitled to government contractor immunity. If successful, this defense would allow 3M to escape liability for public […]
