MDL 2873 Update — AFFF Firefighting Foam (PFAS) Lawsuit

What the litigation alleges

The tracked claims concern toxic exposure injury claim, including pfas exposure-related cancer and disease claims. These are allegations; defendants dispute liability and causation.

Stage and bellwether status

Under CMO 39, counsel must identify eligible clients, including eligible unfiled clients, by November 13, 2026. Eligible people already representing themselves in the MDL on covered personal-injury claims against 3M must identify themselves by the same date. Identification is the first step. The settlement election and claim package are separate. CMO 40 stays covered MDL proceedings as to 3M, subject to the procedures and exceptions in CMOs 39 and 40. The stay leaves claims against other defendants outside its scope.

Bellwether record: CMO 26O extends the July 20 proposal date to November 20. Read the earlier schedule with the later CMO 40 stay as to 3M.

Settlement status

3M signed a November 3, 2026 personal-injury agreement with a $7.35 billion nominal commitment through 2034, subject to participation thresholds. The agreement is separate from the public-water-system settlements and provides no fixed payout for every individual claimant.

Individual claims: Under CMO 39, counsel must identify eligible clients, including eligible unfiled clients, by November 13, 2026. Eligible people already representing themselves in the MDL on covered personal-injury claims against 3M must identify themselves by the same date. Identification is the first step. The settlement election and claim package are separate.