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Our California firefighting foam lawyers represent individuals suffering from exposure to AFFF and PFAS chemicals. California firefighting foam lawsuits claim these toxic chemicals cause kidney, testicular and pancreatic cancer, among numerous other diseases.
As such, California residents sickened by exposure to firefighting foam may be eligible for a cash settlement.
Kidney Cancer · Testicular Cancer · Pancreatic Cancer · Ulcerative Colitis
Our team of California AFFF / PFAS lawyers have represented thousands of victims of toxic chemicals. In doing so, we have recovered millions of dollars in settlement funds on their behalf.
However, we only pursue compensation from AFFF / PFAS manufacturers and their affiliates, and do not file claims against our clients’ employers or doctors.
No Legal Fee Unless You Obtain a Settlement
While compensation may be available to qualified AFFF handlers, victims are urged to act promptly. The #1 claim California firefighters can make for AFFF compensation is one filed within the Statute of Limitations. Click here to view the latest information on the pending Multi-District Litigation.
Our AFFF / PFAS lawyers are available to review claims now. We offer a free case evaluation to confirm use of AFFF fire foam and diagnosis of a related illness. Further, we never charge a legal fee unless a financial recovery is obtained for our client.
Contact our California firefighting foam cancer lawyers today.
California AFFF / PFAS Lawyers File Cancer Cases Statewide
Federal AFFF / PFAS Claims in CA
California is part of the Ninth Circuit of the U.S. Courts system, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears appeals. California firefighting foam lawyers can file individual AFFF / PFAS lawsuits in the 9th Circuit’s local U.S. District Court. However, these cases may be transferred to a centralized jurisdiction pursuant to a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Transfer Order. (Click here to view our additional information on Ninth Circuit Firefighting Foam settlement claims.)
California State AFFF / PFAS Claims
Californians also have the right to file firefighting foam lawsuits in the State’s county courts (CA Courts website). Section 1714 of the California Civil Code sets forth the State’s procedural law for bodily injury claims.
California is governed by a pure comparative negligence rule. Accordingly, a California firefighting foam lawyer can recover damages for wrongful conduct by AFFF / PFAS manufacturers even if the firefighter is up to 99% at fault. However, the victim’s recovery is reduced by their own degree of fault (if any).
Click here to view the AFFF recall order issued by the California Fire Marshal.
Pertinent claim filing information is provided below.
San Francisco Bay Area Courts for Northern CA AFFF Lawsuits
San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Eureka area firefighting foam victims can file federal cancer lawsuits at these four (4) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (NDCA website). Twenty-five (25) active judges and twelve (12) magistrates preside over the NDCA’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 15 million residents of Northern CA can file state court AFFF / PFAS lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. This environmentally conscious community has been a leader in streamlining accessible court filings through innovation and progressive policy.
Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, a global hub for the technology industry, is home to firefighting foam patients affiliated with Silicon Valley’s tech sector. San Francisco Bay Area AFFF lawyers can file cancer lawsuits in the County of San Francisco, San Mateo in Redwood City, Santa Clara in San Jose, Alameda in Oakland, and Contra Costa in Martinez.
North Coast
California’s North Coast, a leading grower of almonds, wine grapes and rice, employs former AFFF / PFAS users who enjoy farming conditions supported by moisture from the adjacent Pacific Ocean, as well as the Russian River and Eel River. These waterbodies likewise support a robust fishing industry, as well as Redwood National and State Parks.
North Coast residents can file Firefighting Foam claims here in the County of Sonoma in Santa Rosa, Marin in San Rafael, Monterey in Salinas, and Santa Cruz, CA.
Sacramento & Fresno Courts for Eastern CA Firefighting Foam Lawsuits
Sacramento and Fresno area firefighting foam victims can file federal cancer lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (EDCA website). Six (6) active judges, three (3) senior (semi-retired) judges, and twelve (12) magistrates preside over the EDCA’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 3 million residents of Eastern CA can file state court firefighting foam lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. The region’s unique geography includes the towering Sierra Nevada mountains, parts of the Mojave Desert, volcanic formations, and Lake Tahoe.
Sacramento Valley
Sacramento Valley’s rolling hills are home to the Sacramento River, which provides one-third of California’s water supply. The local economy is supported by AFFF / PFAS victims working in government, healthcare, technology, and agriculture.
Sacramento Valley firefighting foam lawyers can file cancer lawsuits in the County of Sacramento, Solano in Fairfield, Yolo in Woodland and Davis, Butte in Chico and Shasta in Redding. Claims can additionally be filed for AFFF / PFAS users from the County of Placer in Roseville, El Dorado in Placerville, and across California’s Sierra Nevada foothills.
San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley is a major agricultural community. Supported by the California Aqueduct, farmers here produce over 250 crops and supply a significant portion of the nation’s produce. Popular crops grown by AFFF patients here include almonds, grapes, cotton, tomatoes, and citrus. Notwithstanding its moniker as “the food basket of the world”, the region is also a significant oil producer, producing approximately 100 million barrels per year.
San Joaquin Valley AFFF / PFAS lawyers can file cancer claims in the County of San Joaquin in Stockton, Stanislaus in Modesto, Fresno, Tulare in Visalia, and Kern in Bakersfield, California.
Los Angeles Area Courts for Central CA Firefighting Foam Lawsuits
Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Riverside firefighting foam victims can file federal cancer lawsuits at these three (3) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (CDCA website). Twenty-eight (28) active judges, twelve (12) senior (semi-retired) judges, and twenty-three (23) magistrates preside over the CDCA’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 18.5 million residents of the Greater Los Angeles area can file state court AFFF / PFAS lawsuits at their nearby county courthouses. This high-energy community is primarily centered around the movie and TV entertainment industry. However, residents have recently been impacted by severe wildfires, causing many to flee.
Nevertheless, Los Angeles firefighting foam lawyers are still filing cancer lawsuits in the County of L.A. in Los Angeles, Orange in Santa Ana, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura, as well as for Inland Empire residents of Riverside and San Bernardino, CA.
San Diego Courts for Southern CA Firefighting Foam Lawsuits
San Diego and Imperial area firefighting foam victims can file federal cancer lawsuits at these two (2) divisional locations of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California (SDCA website). Twenty-three (23) active judges, fourteen (14) visiting judges, and twelve (12) magistrates preside over the SDCA’s resolution of claims.
In addition, the roughly 3.8 million residents of the diverse San Diego border area can file state court AFFF / PFAS lawsuits at the local San Diego County courthouse, as well as the Imperial County courthouse in El Centro, California.
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