Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), also known as firefoam, has been used on navy aircraft carriers for decades. While firefoam has been effective at extinguishing major fires, it is also toxic to human health. Contact
Fires are a constant threat on military bases, aircraft carriers, and on airstrips. The risk is potentially severe from fuel-based fires which are not easily extinguished. Water alone cannot effectively put these out, but a
Anyone harmed by firefighting foam has the burden of providing enough evidence to convince a jury of his or her claims. But most plaintiffs do not begin lawsuits already having the evidence needed to make
Any civil lawsuit claiming injury from a harmful product can be stressful and challenging. This is certainly true of hair straightener lawsuits, in which victims have alleged serious injuries such as cancer. Considering the emotional
Both class action lawsuits and mass tort cases involve a group of victims suing the same defendant or defendants. However, there are important differences between the two types of litigation. One major difference is that
Figuring out an amount of monetary compensation to ask for is essential to a firefoam lawsuit and for any civil lawsuit. Discussing this with your attorney is key because it gives you an idea of
AFFF, or firefighting foam, is a substance used to extinguish dangerous fires for which water alone is ineffective. Scientists have known for decades that firefoam is hazardous to human health, due to the presence of
Lawsuits over aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), more commonly known as firefighting foam, accuse manufacturers of knowingly selling a dangerous product. AFFF firefoam, used in a number of industries, has been linked to several serious diseases
If you or a loved one has worked in the firefighting industry, you may have heard about firefighting foam lawsuits. Perhaps you, personally, have developed cancer or a disease because of your contact with the
Most people know that class action lawsuits involve numerous plaintiffs. However, for the most part, every class action only has one lead plaintiff. Some cases are so large that they require more than one. If
Filing a firefighting foam lawsuit is only the beginning of what can be an extensive and complicated legal process. There are a number of rules and procedures that have to be followed, on top of
When someone has been injured by a dangerous consumer project, they have the right to file a lawsuit. This is the case with hair straighteners (also called relaxers), as countless suits have been filed claiming
