Adger Volunteer Fire Department v. 3M Company and Others - PFOA/PFOS Firefighting Gear Class Action
Last verified July 23, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, N.D. Alabama (No. 2:26-cv-01284).
- July 21, 2026Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action by Adger Volunteer Fire Department against multiple manufacturers of firefighting apparel and equipment, apparently alleging personal injury and product liability claims. The case likely concerns alleged exposure to harmful substances such as PFOA/PFOS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) used in firefighting gear. Firefighters and fire departments are seeking damages for alleged injuries related to the use of these products.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Adger Volunteer Fire Department v. 3M Company and Others - PFOA/PFOS Firefighting Gear Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed July 21, 2026 in the District Court, N.D. Alabama (No. 2:26-cv-01284).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who's involved
Defendants
- Viking Life Saving Equipment (America) Inc
- Stedfast USA Inc
- Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc
- MSA Safety Company Inc
- Morning Pride Manufacturing LLC
- Milliken & Company
- Majestic Fire Apparel Inc
- Lion Group Inc
+ 12 more
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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