There are different ways in which one can extinguish fire, one of which is Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), mainly used in facilities like airports, military bases, and fuel stations. It has been found that AFFF poses serious health threats due to the presence of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in its composition. Evidence suggests that the use of AFFF has even contributed to chronic and fatal diseases like cancer. Due to its carcinogenic effects, the victims have come together to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of this substance.
There are numerous lawsuits filed claiming that the use of firefighting foam has brought them in contact with harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have later contributed to the development of cancer.
There is an ongoing trial being conducted in the city of Stuart, which claims that the city’s water has been contaminated with the firefighting foam’s PFAS composition. A huge sum of money shall be paid by the manufacturers of the firefighting foam if the claimants are proved right. Meanwhile, the National Institute of Standards has confirmed the presence of PFAS in the firefighting foam.
In an effort to better understand the connection between firefighters and cancer, the U.S. centres for Disease Control and Prevention started the National Firefighter Registry. The number of lawsuits filed by plaintiffs against PFAS is constantly witnessing a rise.
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PFAS poses many serious health risks. If you or someone you know have been brought in contact with firefighting foam composed of PFAS, you’re likely to face risks of the following:
Prostate cancer
Breast cancer
Liver cancer
Bladder cancer
Leukemia
Pancreatic cancer
Testicular cancer
Renal Cancer
Multiple myeloma
Lymphoma
Ulcerative colitis
Uterine cancer