Mass Tort News7 min readTurnout Gear PFAS Claims Get a Federal MDLThe JPML centralized firefighter turnout gear PFAS claims as MDL 3191 in Minnesota on August 18, 2026, and rejected a merger into the AFFF docket.PFASAFFFmass tort+3Aug 22, 2026Read
Legal Updates6 min readJPML Weighs New PFAS MDL Over Firefighter GearThe JPML hears argument July 30 on a new MDL for PFAS firefighter turnout gear claims, separate from the 15,244-case AFFF docket.PFASAFFFmass tort+2Jul 29, 2026Read
Legal Updates8 min readAFFF MDL: 10K+ Plaintiffs Face Record GapsDefendants in MDL 2873 moved to dismiss 10,000+ AFFF plaintiffs for missing medical records, with oppositions due mid-July 2026 as 15,244 cases remain pending.mass tortAFFFPFAS+3Jul 22, 2026Read
Legal Updates10 min readPFAS Settlement Payout Date for Individuals: 2026 UpdateNo court has set a PFAS payout date for individuals. The 3M and DuPont water deals pay utilities, and personal injury claims have no settlement yet.PFASmass tortAFFF+3Feb 15, 2026Read
