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• Firefighter Lawsuits Over Turnout Gear Cancer Risks Consolidated in Minnesota

  August 25, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML has agreed to consolidate all firefighter PFAS cancer turnout gear lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Judges to Weigh Firefighter Gear Lawsuit Consolidation This Month

  July 24, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML will hear oral arguments later this month concerning whether all firefighter gear lawsuits filed over PFAS-related cancer diagnoses should be consolidated for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

• Firefighter Turnout Gear Lawsuits Warrant New MDL Over PFAS Risks: Motion

  May 18, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of federal judges has received a request to consolidate all firefighter turnout gear PFAS exposure lawsuits in the District of Minnesota for pretrial procedures.

• Three AFFF Ulcerative Colitis Lawsuits Selected for Tier 2 Bellwether Trials

  September 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge announced the selection of three additional AFFF ulcerative colitis lawsuits to be added to a pool of early potential test trials.

• Firefighter Turnout Gear Lawsuits Belong in MDL With Other AFFF and PFAS Exposure Lawsuits, Judge Indicates

  August 28, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is calling for all firefighter turnout gear lawsuits over PFAS exposure to be consolidated with other firefighter foam lawsuits.

• Lawyers Must File AFFF and PFAS Lawsuits by September 5, or Face New Requirements in MDL

  August 19, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is calling for all unfiled AFFF lawsuits to be submitted by September 5, promising a number of advantages over those claims that are not.

• AFFF Injury Lawyers Seek Reappointment to Leadership Roles in Federal MDL

  August 8, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Injury lawyers in federal AFFF litigation are asking the presiding judge to reappoint them to leadership positions for another year, as the first bellwether trials approach.

• $2.5 Billion New Jersey Water Contamination Settlement Reached With DuPont Over PFAS Dumping

  August 6, 2025

  Michael Adams

  DuPont has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle claims over decades of environmental contamination by PFAS chemicals linked to operations at four industrial sites across New Jersey.

• Thousands of Unfiled AFFF Lawsuits May Disrupt MDL Schedule, Ongoing Settlement Talks

  July 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is calling on lawyers for plaintiffs and defendants to address concerns about thousands of potentially unfiled AFFF lawsuits, which could affect settlement negotiations.

• House Bill Would Extend Military Use of PFAS Firefighter Foam for 3 Years

  July 17, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The pending defense bill contains provisions allowing the purchase of PFAS firefighting foam through next year.