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Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and PFAS Litigation Update, Part 2

Published on: July 25, 2023 | By Clay Hodges

Back in June I wrote a blog post about a possible $1.185 billion settlement between several defendants in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation MDL No. 2873 (AFFF MDL). This is a large amount of money, but given how many people and municipalities may have been harmed, this is almost a drop in […]

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and PFAS Litigation Update

Published on: June 5, 2023 | By Clay Hodges

A while back I published a blog post discussing the potential health problems associated with aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). Specifically, I discussed how it contained several chemicals (PFAS) that could potentially harm humans. At the time of that blog post, some major litigation concerning AFFF had just begun. But a few years have now passed […]

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and Cancer: What You Need to Know

Published on: November 11, 2020 | By Clay Hodges

Firefighters have a host of tools available to them to fight fires. Some of these are simple, like high-pressure water. Others are more state-of-the-art, like forward-looking infrared handheld cameras and aerial drones. One of the special tools in a firefighter’s arsenal is aqueous film-forming foam, or AFFF. This “fire foam” has served as a highly […]

New Developments in PFAS Regulation Will Spur Massive Litigation

Published on: June 11, 2024 | By James Hodges

New CERCLA designation requires operators of any facility manufacturing or using PFAS to provide notice of the release of hazardous chemicals to potential injured parties via publication in local news sources.

Definitions

Published on: July 8, 2015 | By Clay Hodges

Below are common words, phrases, and names that often pop up in discussions of artificial hips, knees, and other medical devices. These definitions may assist you as you read through the articles on this site. Of course, you are always welcome to contact me directly for further explanation. GENERAL TERMS Bellwether Cases. A representative set of […]

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Clay, thank you sir for making a disheartening experience at least palatable, you and your staff were honest, caring and understanding through the entire process of my wife’s hip replacements, while monetary settlements never make the pain and suffering end, it sometimes is the only way people can fight back to right a wrong. J. V.

We are absolutely pleased with how Clay Hodges handled my husband’s hip replacement claim. He always kept us informed of the progress. And, his work resulted in a settlement which we are extremely pleased. Thank you, Clay! Carol L. & Norm L.