PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit

Ashcraft & Gerel is accepting potential cases on behalf of individuals who were exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals in their drinking water and subsequently developed kidney cancer, testicular cancer, liver cancer, thyroid cancer, or ulcerative colitis.

If you believe your exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in your drinking water may have caused you to develop one of these diseases, you may qualify for legal action and be entitled to compensation.

Individuals have been exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals by simply drinking water for a period of time supplied by their local water utility provider. Once toxic PFAS chemicals enter the environment – whether through industrial discharge, landfill runoff, or the use of firefighting foam and other industrial or consumer products – they continue to spread, contaminating our drinking water supplies.

For those individuals that may have been exposed to toxic PFAS chemicals in their own drinking water, the thought that this could have happened and potentially be the cause of life-threatening harm and disease is devastating. Manufacturers of PFAS and other responsible parties must be held accountable for failing in their duty to warn the public of this serious, life-threatening risk and remove these toxic chemicals from their products.

If You Believe You Have a Claim, We Can Help.

If you suspect that your exposure to drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals may be responsible for your kidney cancer, testicular cancer, liver cancer, thyroid cancer, or ulcerative colitis diagnosis, you may qualify for legal action and be entitled to compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are PFAS?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of human-made and toxic chemicals widely used in various industrial and consumer products that have contaminated drinking water supplies in many communities across the country. PFAS have many uses such as keeping food from sticking to cookware and packaging, preventing stains on fabrics, and as a fire suppressant through firefighting foam.

PFAS are often referred to as “forever chemicals,” because they do not break down easily and can persist on a long-term basis in the human body and the environment. As a result, PFAS contamination in drinking water supplies has become a widespread issue, affecting millions of people across the United States.

Exposure to drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals over a period of time has been linked to serious and life-threatening health conditions and diseases, including but not limited to kidney cancer, testicular cancer, liver cancer, thyroid cancer, and ulcerative colitis.

How does drinking water become contaminated with PFAS?

There are many different potential sources that can lead to your drinking water becoming contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals. Living in proximity to airports, military bases, manufacturing facilities, landfills, or firefighting training facilities, or in a community with a contaminated water supply could put you at risk of exposure.

One common and significant source of PFAS water contamination is from fire-fighting foam used at military bases, airports, and firefighting training facilities. Fire-fighting foam has been sprayed extensively at some of these sites, permeating into the land and entering the groundwater supply, which in turn has contaminated drinking water.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released data from municipal water systems across the country that include testing results for toxic PFAS chemicals. This data has revealed thousands of communities across the country with detectable levels of PFAS affecting millions of Americans.

Who qualifies for a PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit

Ashcraft & Gerel is accepting PFAS water contamination cases on behalf of individuals who have a history of drinking or exposure to water contaminated by PFAS and subsequently were diagnosed with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, liver cancer, thyroid cancer, or ulcerative colitis.

We can quickly help you find out if you qualify for potential legal action by reviewing prior PFAS testing results from your local water utility provider in the community in which you live or have lived in the past. It is also possible to have your blood tested by a medical professional to detect potential past exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals.

Please contact us to request a free consultation, and we will review your potential case. If you qualify, we will help you file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of PFAS and other responsible parties who may have caused or contributed to your exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals and subsequent diagnosis.

Several major companies are being sued in PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuits due to their role in manufacturing and distributing PFAS-related products, including but not limited to 3M, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products, BASF, and Kidde-Fenwal.

How much time do I have to file a PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit?

Each case is unique, and the timeframe for filing a claim can vary depending on the circumstances of your case. Strict deadlines, often referred to as a statute of limitations, do exist and missing them could jeopardize your ability to seek compensation. To ensure you understand your rights and do not miss a critical deadline, contacting an attorney as soon as possible is essential. Please contact us today to request a free consultation.

How much potential compensation is recoverable in a PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit?

The potential compensation you receive is unique to your case and can vary. You may be entitled to compensation for physical, emotional, and financial losses. This could include compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.

Experienced legal representation can make a significant difference in helping you seek and obtain the compensation you deserve. Please contact us to request a free consultation, and we will review your potential case.

Does it cost anything to review my case?

No, it does not. Contact us today for a free consultation. If you qualify for a PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit, we will pursue your claim on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no upfront payment for our fees and expenses, and you pay nothing unless we win.

Resources

The “C8 Science Panel,” which was a group of independent epidemiologists created as part of a prior settlement of a PFAS contamination-related class action lawsuit involving DuPont, reviewed available scientific evidence and concluded in a study that a “probable link” exists between exposure to PFOA (a type of PFAS chemical) and both testicular cancer and kidney cancer.
The National Cancer Institute released a study in 2020 that the environmental pollutant, PFOA (a type of PFAS chemical), is associated with an increased risk of kidney cancer.
Learn more about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) current understanding of the human health and environmental risks of PFAS here.
A recent U.S. Geological Survey study released in 2024 estimated that up to 20% of Americans or between 71 to 95 million people may be relying on groundwater containing detectable levels of PFAS chemicals for their drinking water.
Another recent U.S. Geological Survey study released in 2023 estimated that at least 45% of tap water in the United States have one or more types of PFAS chemicals.