September is recognized around the world as Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the risks, symptoms, and realities of living with blood cancers. These diseases are far more common than many realize. According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, more than 1.5 million people in the United States are
On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, The Downs Law Group, along with co-counsel, including the University of Miami School of Law Environmental Justice Clinic, took a significant step in the ‘Old Smokey’ class action lawsuit against the City of Miami and SCS Engineers (a remediation company that the City of Miami retained to conduct soil sampling
On August 15, 2025, Judge Richard Gergel, who oversees the AFFF (PFAS) multidistrict litigation (MDL) in federal court, urged all personal injury PFAS cases to be filed by September 5, 2025. This deadline, known as the Filing Facilitation Window, was set to ensure claims could proceed on the current litigation track without additional burdens. Today,
Time is of the essence for individuals exposed to PFAS chemicals who have been diagnosed with certain health conditions and wish to file a lawsuit. On August 15, 2025, Judge Richard Gergel, who oversees the federal PFAS litigation (known as the “AFFF MDL”), issued a new Case Management Order that set September 5, 2025, as
In recent years, PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—have emerged as a significant environmental concern, earning the nickname “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment. These chemicals, commonly found in AFFF firefighting foam, have led to PFAS water contamination near military bases, airports, and firefighter training facilities, impacting local homeowners. For those affected, PFAS exposure
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination has become a major public health and environmental concern, with thousands of people now pursuing lawsuits to hold manufacturers accountable for the health and property damage caused by these toxic chemicals. If you or someone you know has been exposed to PFAS and suffered health complications or property damage,
The BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill remains one of the worst environmental disasters in history, with over 210 million gallons of crude oil released into the Gulf of America in 2010. The spill not only caused extensive ecological damage but also exposed thousands of cleanup workers and Gulf Coast residents to toxic chemicals, including Corexit
Filing a lawsuit for cancer caused by PFAS exposure through AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) may seem overwhelming, but understanding the legal process can help you feel more prepared and in control. AFFF has been widely used for decades by firefighters and the U.S. military to extinguish fuel fires, but mounting research has linked its core
Leukemia and lymphoma are two types of blood cancers that affect millions worldwide. While both originate in lymphocytes, they differ in how they develop, spread, and are treated. According to the Moffitt Cancer Center, leukemia typically originates in the bone marrow and spreads through the bloodstream, while lymphoma usually begins in the lymph nodes or
