AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) was the standard fire suppressant at military bases, airports, and fire training facilities for decades. It also contains PFAS - per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - that do not break down in the environment or the human body.
California has documented AFFF contamination sites at military installations and civilian airports, including Marine Corps Air Station El Toro (closed), Marine Corps Air Station Tustin (closed), Travis Air Force Base (Fairfield), Edwards Air Force Base (Mojave Desert), Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, NAS North Island (Coronado), MCAS Miramar (San Diego), NAS Lemoore, and Point Mugu NAS. Firefighters, military veterans, and base workers who trained or worked at these locations are filing claims after cancer diagnoses linked to long-term PFAS exposure.
If you were exposed to AFFF in California and have been diagnosed with a qualifying condition, this page covers the filing window, eligibility criteria, and how the federal MDL process works. Deadlines vary by state and by individual circumstances.
This is not legal advice. Talk to a licensed attorney in your state before taking any legal action.
Last updated: June 2026. MDL 2873 (D.S.C.) status: active - water utility settlements finalized; personal injury cancer claims in discovery.