Understanding AFFF Testicular Cancer Lawsuits (Apr 2025)
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Reviewed By Adam Ramirez, J.D.
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Summary
- AFFF is a foam used to fight liquid fires
- AFFF contains PFAS, which can lead to developing testicular cancer
- Filing a lawsuit can help you recover your losses
Being exposed to dangerous substances while you work or even in your home and suffering harm because of that exposure can give you the right to file a product liability lawsuit against the responsible parties. Recently, there has been an uptick in civil actions against the manufacturer of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF).
AFFF was a fire-fighting foam used to deal with liquid fires, especially in aviation and military settings. This foam has been linked, however, to the development of a variety of cancers, including testicular cancer and that connection has led to AFFF testicular cancer lawsuits.
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The Dangers of AFFF and PFAS
The association between AFFF and health issues like cancer comes down to one of the product’s components: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These are synthetic chemicals that you may know by their more common name, forever chemicals.
PFAS can last for decades, which means that exposure to them via direct use or contaminated water or soil could result in a buildup of the chemicals in the body. These chemicals can interrupt the way your organs function and diminish your immune system’s capabilities, causing health issues of all types, including testicular cancer.
Beginning an AFFF Testicular Cancer Lawsuit
If you’re thinking about pursuing an AFFF lawsuit, you will need to first demonstrate that you were exposed to the substance. That exposure could have occurred as part of your work if you were a servicemember or a firefighter, or if you lived near a site where AFFF was used.
You then have to show that you experienced testicular cancer. You can do this with your medical records.
Because these are complicated cases that can involve going against a powerful manufacturer, it’s important that you hire an experienced AFFF lawsuit attorney. An attorney can help you file your claim and advocate for your best interests on your behalf.
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It’s still too early in the process to know what settlement amounts for these lawsuits may look like. Keep in mind that your case will be unique and may take into account your medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering.
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You can rely on work records that show you were working with a team or at a facility that used AFFF, or residence records that demonstrate you were living near a site that used the substance. To prove testicular cancer resulted directly from this exposure, your medical records are key.
