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
Blog Summary: Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan has been contaminated with PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals,” at levels over 50,000x the EPA’s proposed safe limit (Department of Defense). These toxic chemicals have been linked to serious health conditions like cancer, thyroid disease, and ulcerative colitis. The Downs Law Group is currently
Residents of Westfield, Massachusetts (especially those living close to Barnes Air National Guard Base) may be facing an environmental hazard that affects their home values, water quality, and health. The use of AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) at the base has led to PFAS contamination, which has been detected in local groundwater and private wells. If
If you’re considering buying or selling property near Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) in Guam, it’s important to be aware of the current environmental risks associated with the area, including PFAS. The Base has a long history of hazardous substance contamination, which could impact property values and pose serious health concerns for homeowners. Understanding risks
Lackland Air Force Base, now part of Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), has long held a distinguished place in U.S. military history. Established in 1941 as part of Kelly Field, the base became an independent entity a year later, eventually earning the title “Gateway to the Air Force” in 1948. Named in honor of Brigadier
Veterans and their families exposed to toxic chemicals at military installations may soon see long-awaited changes to how their health care needs are addressed. Congress introduced the Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act) and the Care for Veterans Act, aimed to ensure those impacted by toxic exposure receive the medical treatment and
On October 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another big step in its fight against PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.” The EPA issued a fifth Test Order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring five major companies to test a specific type of PFAS called 6:2 fluorotelomer acrylate (6:2 FTAc). This
Across the United States, communities are grappling with the devastating effects of toxic contamination. Whether from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) leaks into water sources from military bases and firefighter training facilities or toxic ash from the burning of harmful products/chemicals, residents are demanding justice. These harmful chemicals can persist in the environment for decades,
