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The Texas PFAS lawsuit attorneys at Reich & Binstock are filing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS water contamination claims across the country on behalf of property owners and victims who suffered health issues from exposure to forever chemicals in drinking water, firefighting foam, and other consumer products. Our Texas PFAS lawyers are fighting to ensure PFAS manufacturers, like 3M and DuPont, are held accountable for knowingly contaminating drinking water on military bases and flooding community drinking water with toxic chemicals that cause a range of cancers and other illnesses.

Our law firm handles individual personal injury lawsuits involving aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and other plaintiffs’ PFAS lawsuits across the country. We also help victims join PFAS class action lawsuits for personal injuries caused by drinking water contamination, owners for PFAS contamination harming natural resources through environmental litigation, and other eligible PFAS class action lawsuits.

If you’ve been affected by PFAS exposure or were subjected to harmful levels of other chemicals, our Texas PFAS lawsuit attorney team can help. We handle plaintiffs’ claims on a contingency fee basis, so clients can submit claims without any upfront costs. Victims only pay if we recover settlements or trial verdicts on their behalf.

To schedule a free consultation with a Texas PFAS lawyer, call (713) 622-7271 or complete our contact form.

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Do I Qualify for a PFAS Lawsuit?

Check every box that applies to you. You may have a claim even if only a few apply.

Step 1 — Check your exposure:

How were you exposed?
I live or lived in a city with documented PFAS contamination in the drinking water
I am a veteran, active-duty service member, or military family member who lived on or near a military base in Texas
I worked as a firefighter (military, civilian, or volunteer) and used firefighting foam (AFFF)
I worked at an airport, oil refinery, or chemical plant where AFFF foam was regularly used
I am a farmer or agricultural worker who used biosolids as fertilizer or irrigated with potentially contaminated water
Have you been diagnosed with any of the following?
Kidney, testicular, liver, thyroid, prostate, pancreatic, bladder, or breast cancer
Thyroid disease, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism
Ulcerative colitis or other immune system disorders
High cholesterol with no other clear cause
Liver damage or elevated liver enzymes with no other clear cause
Property or financial harm
My property, farmland, or livestock has been contaminated or lost value due to PFAS
I manage or operate a water utility that has incurred costs to test or treat PFAS contamination
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Medical Evidence

Health Conditions Linked to PFAS Exposure

PFAS chemicals accumulate in the body over time. The conditions below have established scientific and legal connections to forever chemical exposure.

Kidney Cancer

One of the most strongly documented PFAS-related cancers. Studies show elevated kidney cancer rates in communities with contaminated water supplies.

Cancer
Testicular Cancer

Elevated rates found in male firefighters and military personnel with AFFF exposure, and in men who lived in high-PFAS communities.

Cancer
Liver Cancer

PFAS accumulates in liver tissue and causes cellular damage over time. Populations with contaminated drinking water show higher liver cancer rates.

Cancer
Thyroid Cancer

PFAS chemicals disrupt thyroid hormone production, increasing risk of both thyroid cancer and benign thyroid disorders.

Cancer
Prostate Cancer

Research links elevated PFAS blood levels to increased prostate cancer risk, particularly in men with long-term occupational exposure.

Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer

Emerging evidence connects PFAS exposure to pancreatic cancer, one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers.

Cancer
Breast Cancer

Studies suggest PFAS may act as endocrine disruptors that influence breast cancer development, particularly with long-term exposure.

Cancer
Bladder Cancer

PFAS exposure through contaminated drinking water has been associated with elevated bladder cancer rates in affected communities.

Cancer
If you have any of these cancers and a history of PFAS exposure, you likely qualify for a claim.

Cancer cases typically result in the highest settlements — from $500,000 to several million dollars depending on severity, treatment costs, and lost income.

Immune System Suppression

PFAS interferes with normal immune function, leaving the body more vulnerable to infections, slower to heal, and less responsive to vaccines.

Immune
Ulcerative Colitis

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease with a documented link to PFAS exposure, causing painful and persistent digestive symptoms.

Immune
Thyroid Disease

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism both linked to PFAS. Can require lifelong medication and significantly impact energy, metabolism, and mental health.

Thyroid
High Cholesterol

PFAS disrupts the liver's ability to regulate cholesterol. Elevated cholesterol with no dietary or genetic explanation may be PFAS-related.

Metabolic
Pregnancy Complications

PFAS exposure is associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension, low birth weight, and developmental delays in children born to exposed mothers.

Reproductive
Liver Damage

PFAS accumulates in the liver and can cause elevated liver enzymes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and long-term liver function impairment.

Organ
Non-cancer conditions still qualify for significant compensation.

Thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis, and immune disorders may settle for $50,000 to $500,000 depending on treatment costs and impact on daily life.

  • Kidney Cancer
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Thyroid Disease (Hypo/Hyper)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Immune System Suppression
  • High Cholesterol
  • Liver Damage / Elevated Enzymes
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Low Birth Weight
  • Developmental Delays (Children)
  • Fertility Problems
  • Pre-eclampsia
Don't see your condition listed?

PFAS research is ongoing. If you have a serious health condition and a history of PFAS exposure, contact us — we work with medical experts to evaluate emerging connections that may support your claim.

FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE A PFAS INJURY CLAIM

Potential PFAS Lawsuit Settlement Amounts Per Person

Potential PFAS lawsuit settlement payouts vary depending on the victim’s costs and whether PFAS contamination claims settle individually or as part of a class action lawsuit settlement. The level of PFAS exposure and financial losses will also determine the potential value of PFAS settlements.

Water contamination class action settlements typically provide smaller per-person amounts but allow larger groups of affected individuals to receive compensation. Our law firm has secured billions in prior global settlements and millions in related individual settlements.

The 3M and DuPont PFAS settlement totaling 10.3 billion dollars represents the largest environmental contamination settlement in history, with 3M agreeing to pay approximately $10.3 billion to resolve water utility claims. 3M and Wolverine Worldwide, in another PFAS lawsuit, agreed to a $54 million settlement.

DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva reached separate settlements with water providers to address cleanup costs and damages from PFAS contamination. These settlements cover public water systems’ claims for costs to test and remove PFAS from water supplies, though they do not resolve individual personal injury claims.

Potential individual PFAS settlement amounts for personal injury claims depend on the specific health condition, severity of illness, medical expenses incurred, lost wages, age at diagnosis, and strength of evidence connecting PFAS exposure to the injury. Cancer cases generally command higher settlements than non-cancer health conditions, with kidney cancer, testicular cancer, and other serious cancers potentially settling for $500,000 to several million dollars. Thyroid disease, immune system disorders, and other non-cancer health conditions may settle for $50,000 to $500,000 based on the impact on quality of life.

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Texas PFAS Water Contamination Lawyer Information

Texas PFAS water contamination lawyers represent communities whose drinking water supplies have tested positive for dangerous levels of forever chemicals that pose serious health risks. PFAS contamination affects public water systems, private drinking water wells, and groundwater across Texas, with numerous cities exceeding EPA safety limits for PFAS compounds.

Our Texas water contamination lawsuit attorneys handle PFAS contamination claims for residents who developed cancer, immune system suppression, thyroid disease, and other health conditions linked to PFAS exposure through contaminated drinking water. We pursue legal action against chemical manufacturers, AFFF manufacturers, industrial sites, and other responsible parties who released PFAS into the environment.

PFAS in drinking water affects millions of Texas residents, as public water systems have tested positive for PFAS levels exceeding Environmental Protection Agency safety standards. Cities including Sugar Land, the Dyess Air Force Base area, Grand Prairie, Dallas, Fort Worth, and numerous other Texas communities have documented PFAS contamination in their drinking water supplies.

The Environmental Protection Agency established maximum contaminant levels for certain PFAS compounds under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Still, many Texas water utilities continue to serve PFAS-contaminated water to residents who face increased cancer risks. Our PFAS drinking water lawsuit attorneys represent Texas residents whose exposure to PFAS through contaminated drinking water caused severe health conditions requiring medical monitoring and treatment.

Contact a PFAS drinking water lawsuit attorney to learn more about filing a Texas drinking water contamination lawsuit.

Environmental litigation for Johnson County water contamination addresses PFAS pollution that devastated agricultural land, contaminated livestock, and destroyed the livelihoods of Texas farmers who unknowingly used PFAS-contaminated water and biosolids. Farmers discovered their dairy cows, cattle, and agricultural products became contaminated with PFAS from irrigation water, sewage sludge, and runoff from nearby industrial sites or military installations.

These agricultural workers and property owners face financial losses, health risks from PFAS exposure, and environmental harm that could reduce the value of their land for decades. Reich & Binstock pursue environmental contamination lawsuits against companies that released PFAS, damaging Texas agricultural operations and natural resources.

Consult our PFAS water contamination lawyers to see if you’re eligible for environmental litigation in Texas or federal court.

The Fort Worth water supply PFAS contamination lawsuit addresses harmful levels of forever chemicals found in the city’s drinking water that expose residents to serious health risks, including increased cancer incidence and thyroid disease. Fort Worth’s water systems tested positive for PFAS at 72 ppt, exceeding safe levels and raising concerns about long-term health effects on residents who consumed contaminated water for years.

Lawsuit claims allege that PFAS manufacturers, military installations, industrial facilities, and other defendants knowingly contaminated Fort Worth’s water supplies while failing to provide adequate warnings. Our Texas PFAS litigation team represents Fort Worth residents who developed kidney cancer, liver cancer, thyroid cancer, ulcerative colitis, and other health conditions linked to PFAS exposure.

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Texas PFAS Military Lawsuit Attorney Information

Texas military bases have some of the highest documented PFAS contamination levels in the country, and the veterans, service members, and families who lived and worked on military sites deserve justice and compensation. We’ve secured millions in settlements through Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits in Texas. OurTexas PFAS military lawsuit attorneys have the experience and resources to take on the Department of Defense, 3M and DuPont, and other AFFF manufacturers responsible for decades of contamination. If you or a loved one served at a Texas military installation and has since been diagnosed with a serious illness, you may be eligible to take legal action.

Texas military bases have some of the highest documented PFAS contamination levels in the country, and the veterans, service members, and families who lived and worked on these installations deserve answers and compensation. Reich & Binstock’s Texas PFAS military lawsuit attorneys have the experience and resources to take on the Department of Defense, 3M, DuPont, and other AFFF manufacturers responsible for decades of contamination. If you or a loved one served at a Texas military installation and have since been diagnosed with a serious illness, you may have a strong legal claim.

Our military PFAS attorneys represent:

  • Veterans who were exposed to AFFF firefighting foam during active duty and have since developed serious health consequences
  • Active-duty service members currently dealing with health effects from PFAS exposure on military bases
  • Military firefighters and aircraft rescue personnel who had direct, repeated contact with AFFF foam during training and emergency operations
  • Family members and dependents who lived in on-base housing and were exposed through contaminated drinking water
  • Residents of communities surrounding Texas military bases whose private wells or public water supplies were contaminated by PFAS migrating off base
  • Veterans pursuing both VA disability benefits and civil lawsuits against AFFF manufacturers, two separate legal processes that can be pursued simultaneously

Contact our PFAS military base injury lawyers to explore your legal options.

AFFF litigation through Veterans Affairs allows veterans who developed cancer or other issues from using aqueous film-forming foam to seek disability benefits and healthcare coverage through the Veterans Affairs. Veterans exposed to PFAS through AFFF firefighting foam at military bases, training facilities, naval installations, Air Force bases, etc., are able to file lawsuits to seek justice and financial compensation. Our Texas VA claims attorneys assist veterans in pursuing both benefits from Veterans Affairs and civil personal injury claims.

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Texas PFAS Firefighting Foam Lawsuit Attorneys

Texas PFAS firefighting foam lawsuit attorneys represent firefighters, military personnel, airport workers, and first responders who were exposed to AFFF containing toxic PFAS chemicals that cause kidney cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid disease, and other serious health conditions. AFFF was widely used by civilian fire departments, military fire stations, airports, oil refineries, and chemical plants across Texas despite manufacturers knowing these PFAS products posed environmental and health risks. Our firefighting foam lawsuit lawyers hold manufacturers, including 3M, DuPont, Tyco Fire Products, Johnson Controls, Chemguard, National Foam, and Buckeye Fire Equipment, accountable for producing and selling AFFF without adequate warnings.

Who Can File an AFFF Lawsuit?

  • Firefighters (military, civilian, volunteer)
  • Military members and veterans
  • Airport workers
  • First responders
  • Residents near military bases/airports with contaminated water

Texas PFAS Lawsuits For Product Liability

Texas PFAS lawsuits for product liability hold manufacturers accountable for selling consumer products that contain PFAS without disclosing their presence or warning consumers about the health risks of forever chemicals. Product liability claims allege that companies knew or should have known that PFAS in their products would expose consumers to toxic chemicals, but they failed to provide adequate warnings. These lawsuits target manufacturers of nonstick cookware, cosmetics, food packaging, dental floss, carpets, water-resistant clothing, and firefighter turnout gear that use PFAS to create nonstick, waterproof, or stain-resistant properties.

List of Products with PFAS

  • Nonstick Cookware: Teflon, HexClad, or any other brand of nonstick cookware
  • Firefighting foam (Aqueous film forming (AFFF) litigation)
  • Firefighter Turnout Gear (Protective Equipment)
  • Specific products from makeup brands: Revlon, NYX, Chanel, Dior, Coloured Raine, Maybelline, Colourpop, Burt’s Bees, Almay, CoverGirl, Billi, Mac Cosmetics, and L’Oréal
  • Carpets and Rugs Containing PFAS: nearly half of all floor coverings, products containing Scotchguard and Stainmaster
  • Specific types of food packaging
  • Dental floss: Oral-B Glide Pro Health

Health Conditions Linked to PFAS Exposure

Health conditions linked to PFAS exposure include various cancers, immune system disorders, thyroid disease, liver damage, developmental delays in children, and reproductive problems documented through scientific evidence. Plaintiffs who were exposed to PFAS through contaminated drinking water, AFFF firefighting foam, or consumer products developed serious health conditions requiring medical treatment. The American Water Works Association, state regulators, and public health officials recognize the connection between PFAS contamination and adverse health effects.

PFAS Kidney Cancer Lawsuit

Evidence may include water testing The PFAS kidney cancer lawsuit represents claims from individuals who developed kidney cancer after exposure to forever chemicals in contaminated drinking water, AFFF firefighting foam, or occupational settings. Scientific evidence establishes a clear connection between PFAS exposure and increased risk of kidney cancer, with studies showing elevated cancer incidence in communities with PFAS-contaminated water supplies. Our PFAS kidney cancer lawsuit attorneys represent victims seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the life-altering impact of this serious health condition.

Immune System Disorder and Ulcerative Colitis PFAS Lawsuit

Immune system suppression and ulcerative colitis represent serious health conditions linked to PFAS exposure that affect victims' quality of life and require ongoing medical care. PFAS chemicals interfere with immune system function, leaving exposed individuals more vulnerable to infections and potentially contributing to autoimmune disorders, including ulcerative colitis. The PFAS lawsuit for immune system disorders and ulcerative colitis seeks compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and the physical and emotional toll of living with these chronic conditions.

PFAS Testicular Cancer Lawsuit

The PFAS testicular cancer lawsuit addresses claims from men who developed this aggressive cancer after exposure to PFAS through AFFF firefighting foam, contaminated drinking water, or occupational exposure. Testicular cancer rates show increased incidence in communities with PFAS-contaminated water and among firefighters and military personnel who used AFFF. Our PFAS testicular cancer lawsuit attorneys represent victims seeking compensation for medical bills, fertility impacts, lost income, and emotional distress.

PFAS Thyroid Cancer Lawsuit and Claims For Thyroid Disease

The PFAS thyroid cancer lawsuit and claims for thyroid disease address the connection between forever chemical exposure and thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and other thyroid disorders. Scientific evidence shows that PFAS chemicals interfere with thyroid hormone production and function, leading to thyroid disease in people exposed through contaminated drinking water, AFFF, or PFAS-containing products. Thyroid disease claims seek compensation for medical expenses, costs of lifelong medication, lost wages, and the significant impact on victims' health.

PFAS Liver Cancer Lawsuit

The PFAS liver cancer lawsuit represents victims who developed this deadly cancer after exposure to forever chemicals that accumulate in the liver and cause cellular damage. Studies published in recent years establish the link between PFAS exposure and liver cancer, with elevated cancer incidence in populations exposed to contaminated drinking water. Our PFAS liver cancer lawsuit attorneys pursue maximum compensation for victims, including medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Other PFAS Cancer Types

Other PFAS cancer types linked to forever chemical exposure include prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, and various other cancers showing elevated rates in populations exposed to PFAS contamination. Reich & Binstock represent victims with any cancer type potentially linked to PFAS exposure, working with medical experts and scientific experts to establish causation.

Forever Chemicals List and How a Texas PFAS Cancer Lawsuit Attorney Can Help

PFAS is not a single chemical. It’s a mixture of different chemicals, known as forever chemicals, that share one trait: they don’t break down. Once PFAS chemicals are released into the environment or absorbed into a person’s body, they stay there forever, hints “forever chemicals.”

The six different chemical compounds below are among the most prevalent, have the most studies published, and are the most frequently found in Texas drinking water and military base contamination.

Once used widely by DuPont to manufacture Teflon cookware. DuPont continued producing perfluorooctanoic acid for decades despite internal proof of its dangers, which is now central to thousands of lawsuits alleging negligence.

PFOS is one of the most toxic and widespread of all forever chemicals, contaminating groundwater at military bases across Texas and the country.

PFHxS is highly persistent in the human body. Several Texas military bases have tested positive at extreme levels. The EPA recently added PFHxS to the Toxics Release Inventory, requiring companies to report its use and release.

PFNA is found in food packaging, stain-resistant coatings, and industrial processes. It is now regulated under the EPA’s 2024 PFAS drinking water standards. It has been detected by Texas public water providers and is increasingly appearing in PFAS litigation as PFAS testing methods improve.

After 3M phased out other PFAS chemicals, manufacturers of PFAS products alleged that it was safer. PFBS moves through soil and groundwater more readily, making it PFAS in drinking water a greater risk. The EPA and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have both concluded that PFBS poses real health risks, including thyroid disruption and developmental harm.

GenX was developed by DuPont and Chemours. It is primarily associated with contamination along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, but has been detected in Texas water systems as well. It is now regulated under the EPA’s 2024 drinking water rules, and Chemours faces ongoing litigation over its release into waterways.

The legal process for PFAS claims in Texas is complex. The exposure science is technical, the defendants are some of the largest corporations in the world, and PFAS litigation spans thousands of cases in federal court.

An experienced Texas PFAS attorney can help you in the following ways:

  • Identify which chemicals you were exposed to
  • Gather and preserve evidence
  • Determine the right legal action
  • Go up against chemical and PFAS manufacturers, like 3M and DuPont
  • Handle all deadlines and filings under federal and state laws
  • Negotiate the strongest possible global settlement or individual PFAS settlement, or take your case to trial to litigate a court award.

Who Can File a PFAS Lawsuit in Texas

Individuals who were exposed to PFAS through contaminated drinking water, AFFF firefighting foam, military sites, workers exposed to PFAS materials, or use of PFAS in consumer products and subsequently developed cancer, thyroid disease, immune system disorders, or other losses can file a PFAS lawsuit in Texas. The following apply to the most at-risk groups:

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Millions of Texans have been unknowingly drinking PFAS-contaminated water from public water systems for years. If you lived in or near any of the following situations, you may have a claim:

  • Received water from a public water utility with positive PFAS tests above EPA safety limits
  • Used a private well in an area with documented PFAS groundwater contamination
  • Developed health problems tied to PFAS exposure
  • Own property that has lost value due to nearby PFAS contamination

Our PFAS contamination lawsuit attorneys listed the communities with the highest levels of PFAS chemicals in their drinking water above. If your community is listed, you may qualify to file a PFAS drinking water lawsuit or other PFAS lawsuit, depending on your financial losses.

Service members and their families living on or near Texas military bases were exposed to PFAS through aqueous film-forming foam (firefighting foam), contaminated drinking water, groundwater, and soil contamination, and weren’t made aware of it. We help Texas military families file PFAS lawsuits to secure full financial compensation. You may qualify if the following applies:

  • Served at or lived on a Texas military base with confirmed PFAS contamination
  • Worked as a military firefighter or aircraft rescue personnel and used firefighting foam with AFFF
  • Were a dependent or family member residing in military base housing
  • Have since been diagnosed with health problems tied to PFAS chemicals

Farmers who used treated sewage sludge as fertilizer or irrigated with contaminated water unknowingly introduced PFAS onto their land, with devastating consequences. Farmers in Texas can file PFAS claims if the following applies:

  • Applied biosolids or sewage sludge to farmland that later showed a positive PFAS test
  • Have livestock or crops that were contaminated as a result
  • Experienced financial losses or other losses due to reduced land value or unusable agricultural products
  • Have developed a health problem consistent with PFAS exposure

How to Join The PFAS Class Action Lawsuit

To join the PFAS class action lawsuit, claimants must:

  1. Determine eligibility: Confirm that you have a documented PFAS exposure source (positive PFAS tests for groundwater or drinking water above PFAS drinking water standards, lived on applicable military sites, were around or used aqueous film forming foam, etc.) and have a named health problem.
  2. Gather proof: Collect anything that establishes the PFAS exposure and medical history, including water bills showing your address, medical records with your diagnosis, military service records, employment records, or proof you lived near a contaminated site.
  3. Call a PFAS water attorney for a free consultation. Call 713-622-7271. An attorney will review your situation at no cost to you.
  4. Let our Texas water contamination attorneys evaluate your case: We will determine the best legal process for you, whether joining an existing PFAS class action lawsuit or filing an individual personal injury lawsuit. Individual PFAS lawsuits may result in higher settlement offers, depending on the specific circumstances.
  5. Sign a contingency fee agreement. You pay nothing upfront. Our Texas PFAS water contamination lawyers are only paid if we recover a settlement or award.
  6. Your Texas PFAS water lawyer files the lawsuit: Our law firm handles the entire legal process, whether joining the existing MDL 2873 in South Carolina or filing in state court, depending on your circumstances.
  7. Participate in the discovery process. For the expert discovery portion of the legal process, you may be asked to provide additional documentation, answer written questions, or give a deposition.
  8. Wait for a settlement or trial outcome. Most PFAS cases resolve through settlement negotiations. Your attorney will keep you informed and advise you on whether to accept any settlement offer.

Evidence Needed For Filing Texas PFAS Claims

If you believe you’ve been exposed to PFAS water, our Texas PFAS water contamination lawyers will need the following information to either file lawsuits individually or help you join the active lawsuit to address PFAS damages:

  • Documentation of exposure to PFAS water, soil, or products
  • Medical records linking health issues to PFAS exposure
  • Proof of residence, work, or activity in affected areas (bills, leases, military records)
  • Water utility or environmental reports confirming PFAS contamination
  • Employment records for roles involving firefighting foam or industrial PFAS use
  • Personal accounts or witness statements supporting exposure claims
  • Purchase records or proof of expenses related to testing, treatment, or mitigation of PFAS contamination
  • Photographs or records of property damage or loss in value due to PFAS
  • Any previous legal correspondence or claims related to PFAS exposure

Texas PFAS Litigation Against 3M and DuPont

Texas PFAS litigation against 3M and DuPont holds these major chemical manufacturers accountable for decades of corporate negligence in producing and distributing PFAS chemicals despite scientific evidence showing the dangers of PFAS to human health and the environment. Plaintiffs allege that 3M and DuPont, along with DuPont’s spinoff company Chemours, knew about the harmful effects of PFOA, PFOS, and other PFAS compounds, and the companies continued manufacturing and selling PFAS-containing products without warning consumers.

Federal lawsuits filed against these manufacturers seek damages for cleanup costs, medical monitoring, health problems caused by PFAS exposure, and environmental harm affecting water supplies, soil, and natural resources. The 3M and DuPont settlements, totaling over 10.3 billion dollars, represent an acknowledgment of liability for PFAS pollution.

As of early 2026, tens of thousands of PFAS lawsuits have been filed in federal court by victims living on military bases, local governments, property owners, firefighters, individual victims, and water utility companies involved in pending multidistrict litigation. The lawsuits against 3M and other PFAS chemical producers are for manufacturing facilities responsible for producing film-forming foam (AFFF) and other toxic products known as forever chemicals. The PFAS chemical claims are under MDL No. 2873 in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

The docket shows 15,200+ lawsuits pending and consolidated in multidistrict litigation under MDL 2873 before Judge Richard M. Gergel, with claims covering PFAS water contamination, personal injury lawsuits, property and environmental damage, and economic loss related to alleged exposure to PFAS from AFFF and PFAS in drinking water.

A first bellwether trial for the PFAS drinking water lawsuit and other PFAS claims, originally scheduled for October 2025, was postponed to allow the plaintiffs and defense lawyers to organize information from lawsuits filed and discovery. As of March 2026, bellwether trials have not yet been rescheduled. The federal court continues to manage discovery deadlines and encourage resolution of cases through settlement negotiations while thousands of plaintiffs’ claims remain actively litigated.

  • AFFF Multidistrict Litigation (MDL 2873) in South Carolina: ~15,200+ active cases
  • Bellwether trials expected to be rescheduled for 2026
  • Judge Richard M. Gergel is encouraging settlement negotiations before the first trial date
  • Additional PFAS cases in state courts are ongoing

On August 15, 2025, Judge Richard Gergel issued Case Management Order No. 35 in the AFFF (PFAS) multidistrict litigation (MDL 2873), directing the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee to ensure that every personal injury lawsuit they represent alleging one of the core PFAS‑exposure related conditionsbe filed and properly vetted within a short “filing facilitation window.” The order was designed to synchronize the large number of unfiled PFAS lawsuits.

More PFAS lawsuits are being filed as additional testing reveals new areas affected by PFAS contamination, more evidence emerges about PFAS’s health effects, and consumers discover that everyday products contain PFAS without knowing it. Recent years have seen an explosion of PFAS-related lawsuits as awareness of the widespread presence of forever chemicals in drinking water, consumer products, food packaging, nonstick cookware, cosmetics, and water-resistant clothing has grown. Lawsuit alleges that manufacturers knew the dangers of PFAS for decades, yet companies continued producing PFAS-containing products while concealing risks from consumers and communities.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to add a PFAS compound (PFHxS-Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) represents significant progress in tracking and regulating PFAS usage by industries that release these toxic chemicals into the environment. This EPA rule requires companies to report their use and release of this PFAS compound, providing crucial data on contamination sources and helping communities identify potential exposure risks. This regulatory action provides additional evidence and documentation that can support PFAS litigation by establishing which companies released PFAS, the quantities involved, and the timeline of contamination affecting surrounding water supplies.

Companies Named in the PFAS Class Action Lawsuit

  • 3M Company
  • DuPont and Chemours (E.I. du Pont de Nemours, EIDP, Inc., DuPont de Nemours, Inc.,Corteva, Inc.
  • 3M Company
  • AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.
  • Angus Fire
  • Archroma Management
  • Arkema Inc.
  • Arkema France
  • BASF Corporation
  • BASF/Ciba
  • Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
  • Carrier Global Corp.
  • ChemDesign Products Inc.
  • Chemguard Inc.
  • Chubb Fire
  • Clariant Corp.
  • Daikin Industries
  • Daikin America
  • Dynax Corporation
  • Enterra Corp.
  • Johnson Controls
  • Kidde PLC
  • Kidde-Fenwal Inc.
  • National Foam Inc.
  • Solvay Specialty Polymers USA
  • Tyco Fire Products
  • United Technologies Corp.
  • UTC Fire & Security America’s Corp.
  • Wolverine Worldwide

Contact a Texas PFAS Lawyer for a Free Consultation

If you’ve suffered because of the use of PFAS, negligence of water suppliers, or other situations involving PFAS contamination. A Texas PFAS lawsuit attorney can help you seek compensation for these failures. We can assist in filing a new lawsuit or help you join the ongoing PFAS class action lawsuit.

Whether you’re a landowner, were exposed to extremely high levels of PFAS on a military site, or need more information on drinking water standards for public water providers in Texas. We handle both individual claims and class action lawsuits on a contingency basis.

Call (713) 622-7271 or submit our contact form today to schedule your free consultation with experienced Texas PFAS water contamination lawyers.

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