PFAS Lawsuit

Exposure to PFAS “forever chemicals” through tap water & other sources has been linked to a variety of illnesses.

Icon of firefighter exposed to PFAS surrounded by blurbs stating "3M & DuPont: Main defendants" and "Over $11.5B in approved settlements"

$12.5B +

for water suppliers

11,000+

cases filed

$12.5B+

for water suppliers

11,000+

cases filed

Why are people suing PFAS manufacturers?

Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are a family of synthetic chemicals used to make Teflon non-stick pans, firefighting foam, waterproof fabrics, grease-resistant food packaging, and many other household goods.

In 1999, environmental attorney Robert Bilott filed the first class action lawsuit against PFAS manufacturer DuPont. According to the lawsuit, DuPont failed to warn residents that the creek near its West Virginia production plant contained an alarming amount of PFOA, a cancerous PFAS chemical no longer made in the United States. Today, PFAS manufacturers DuPont and 3M have been named in thousands of water contamination and firefighting foam lawsuits.

How to qualify for the lawsuit

If you became ill in 2005 or later after being exposed to PFAS in drinking water, firefighting foam, or a consumer product, you may be eligible for compensation. You can also file a claim for an immediate family member who passed away.

At this time, only these two cancer types are guaranteed to qualify for the lawsuit due to sufficient scientific evidence:

PFAS exposure has also been linked to a variety of other cancers and illnesses, but they may or may not be eligible to qualify due to an insufficient amount of academic research.

Thyroid diseases:

Other cancers & illnesses:

As more studies about the effects of PFAS exposure on the human body are published, more illnesses may be eligible in the future.

See how much your case could be worth.

PFAS Lawsuit FAQs

How do I know if I have been exposed to PFAS?

There are multiple ways to detect if you’ve been exposed to PFAS. A blood test can measure the amount of PFAS found in your bloodstream. You can also test your tap water supply by purchasing a PFAS water test kit and sending a sample to a certified laboratory, but this method can become quite expensive depending on the kit you choose.

Is my area at-risk of PFAS water contamination?

Areas nearby industrial facilities, military bases, and wastewater treatment plants tend to experience higher PFAS levels.

To determine how much PFAS water contamination is in your specific area, you can use the Environmental Working Group’s interactive PFAS contamination map. The United States Geological Survey also has its own interactive PFAS map.

How much can I expect to win for a PFAS settlement?

The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve suffered and other individual factors. Because these settlement amounts vary for different plaintiffs, we can only provide you with the average range of damages plaintiffs have earned. Settlements for the PFAS lawsuit are estimated to fall between $75,000 and $350,000 per case.

Why Free Legal Reviews?

We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.

We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.

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Check Your Eligibility.

Complete one of our online eligibility assessments to see if your case is eligible.

Get a Free Consultation.

If you qualify, a legal advocate will contact you for more information about your case.

Let the Pros Handle the Rest!

A law firm will handle your claim for you.

PFAS Lawsuit Updates

NOVEMBER 2024

Two More PFAS Companies to Fund Public Water Systems

Tyco Fire Products & BASF Corporation must pay $750M & $316.5M, respectively.

FEBRUARY 2024

DuPont, Chemours & Corteva to Pay $1.2B Settlement

DuPont and its spin-offs must pay $1.2 billion to public water suppliers.

JUNE 2023

3M Settles U.S. Water Utility Claims for $10.3B

3M agrees to pay $10.3 billion to settle claims from public water suppliers.

Why are people suing PFAS manufacturers?

Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are a family of synthetic chemicals used to make Teflon non-stick pans, firefighting foam, waterproof fabrics, grease-resistant food packaging, and many other household goods.

In 1999, environmental attorney Robert Bilott filed the first class action lawsuit against PFAS manufacturer DuPont. According to the lawsuit, DuPont failed to warn residents that the creek near its West Virginia production plant contained an alarming amount of PFOA, a cancerous PFAS chemical no longer made in the United States. Today, PFAS manufacturers DuPont and 3M have been named in thousands of water contamination and firefighting foam lawsuits.

How to qualify for the lawsuit

If you became ill in 2005 or later after being exposed to PFAS in drinking water, firefighting foam, or a consumer product, you may be eligible for compensation. You can also file a claim for an immediate family member who passed away.

At this time, only these two cancer types are guaranteed to qualify for the lawsuit due to sufficient scientific evidence:

PFAS exposure has also been linked to a variety of other cancers and illnesses, but they may or may not be eligible to qualify due to an insufficient amount of academic research.

Thyroid diseases:

Other cancers & illnesses:

As more studies about the effects of PFAS exposure on the human body are published, more illnesses may be eligible in the future.

See how much your case could be worth.

PFAS lawsuit FAQs

How do I know if I have been exposed to PFAS?

There are multiple ways to detect if you’ve been exposed to PFAS. A blood test can measure the amount of PFAS found in your bloodstream. You can also test your tap water supply by purchasing a PFAS water test kit and sending a sample to a certified laboratory, but this method can become quite expensive depending on the kit you choose.

Is my area at-risk of PFAS water contamination?

Areas nearby industrial facilities, military bases, and wastewater treatment plants tend to experience higher PFAS levels.

To determine how much PFAS water contamination is in your specific area, you can use the Environmental Working Group’s interactive PFAS contamination map. The United States Geological Survey also has its own interactive PFAS map.

How much can I expect to win for a PFAS settlement?

The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve suffered and other individual factors. Because these settlement amounts vary for different plaintiffs, we can only provide you with the average range of damages plaintiffs have earned. Settlements for the PFAS lawsuit are estimated to fall between $75,000 and $350,000 per case.

Why Free Legal Reviews?

We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.

We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.

Check Your Eligibility.

Complete one of our online eligibility assessments to see if your case is eligible.

Get a Free Consultation.

If you qualify, a legal advocate will contact you for more information about your case.

Let the Pros Handle the Rest!

A law firm will handle your claim for you.

Ready to file a claim?

PFAS Lawsuit Updates

NOVEMBER 2024

Two More PFAS Companies to Fund Public Water Systems
Tyco Fire Products & BASF Corporation must pay $750M $316.5M, respectively.

FEBRUARY 2024

DuPont, Chemours & Corteva to Pay $1.2B Settlement
DuPont and its spin-offs must pay $1.2 billion to public water suppliers.

JUNE 2023

3M Settles U.S. Water Utility Claims for $10.3B

3M agrees to pay $10.3 billion to settle claims from public water suppliers.

Why are people suing PFAS manufacturers?

Also known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are a family of synthetic chemicals used to make Teflon non-stick pans, firefighting foam, waterproof fabrics, grease-resistant food packaging, and many other household goods.

In 1999, environmental attorney Robert Bilott filed the first class action lawsuit against PFAS manufacturer DuPont. According to the lawsuit, DuPont failed to warn residents that the creek near its West Virginia production plant contained an alarming amount of PFOA, a cancerous PFAS chemical no longer made in the United States. Today, PFAS manufacturers DuPont and 3M have been named in thousands of water contamination and firefighting foam lawsuits.

How to qualify for the lawsuit

If you became ill in 2005 or later after being exposed to PFAS in drinking water, firefighting foam, or a consumer product, you may be eligible for compensation. You can also file a claim for an immediate family member who passed away.

At this time, only these two cancer types are guaranteed to qualify for the lawsuit due to sufficient scientific evidence:

PFAS exposure has also been linked to a variety of other cancers and illnesses, but they may or may not be eligible to qualify due to an insufficient amount of academic research.

Thyroid diseases:

Other cancers and illnesses:

See how much your case could be worth.

PFAS Lawsuit FAQs

How do I know if I have been exposed to PFAS?

There are multiple ways to detect if you’ve been exposed to PFAS. A blood test can measure the amount of PFAS found in your bloodstream. You can also test your tap water supply by purchasing a PFAS water test kit and sending a sample to a certified laboratory, but this method can become quite expensive depending on the kit you choose.

Is my area at-risk of PFAS water contamination?

Areas nearby industrial facilities, military bases, and wastewater treatment plants tend to experience higher PFAS levels.

To determine how much PFAS water contamination is in your specific area, you can use the Environmental Working Group’s interactive PFAS contamination map. The United States Geological Survey also has its own interactive PFAS map.

How much can I expect to win for a PFAS settlement?

The value of your settlement would depend on the monetary value of the damages you’ve suffered and other individual factors. Because these settlement amounts vary for different plaintiffs, we can only provide you with the average range of damages plaintiffs have earned. Settlements for the PFAS lawsuit are estimated to fall between $75,000 and $350,000 per case.

Why Free Legal Reviews?

We believe everyone deserves top-notch legal representation. Our case review and advocate-matching services are entirely free to you, and lawsuit participants only have to pay for legal costs if they win a settlement.

We’ve assisted over 100,000 victims with their personal injury claims, and we’re proud to have helped those who may not have pursued the help they need on their own.

Looking for another lawsuit?

PFAS Lawsuit Updates

NOVEMBER 2024

Two More PFAS Companies to Fund Public Water Systems

Tyco Fire Products & BASF Corporation must pay $750M & $316.5M, respectively.

FEBRUARY 2024

DuPont, Chemours & Corteva to Pay $1.2B Settlement

DuPont and its spin-offs must pay $1.2 billion to public water suppliers.

JUNE 2023

3M Settles U.S. Water Utility Claims for $10.3B

3M agrees to pay $10.3 billion to settle claims from public water suppliers.