Overview
Product-liability litigation over non-AFFF firefighter turnout gear — claims that chemicals in the gear pose health risks — is consolidated in MDL 3191 in the District of Minnesota (Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan). The JPML report of October 1, 2026 lists 10 pending actions (per JPML). The case is in early coordination; no settlement is on the public record. We track the public record only.
Status of the science / claims: The alleged exposures and causation theories are as described in the underlying complaints; the case is in early consolidation (per public dockets).
Settlement amounts
No settlement announced as of the JPML report of Oct 1, 2026 (per JPML). Early-stage consolidation; nothing can be promised.
Case count
| Month | Filed cases | Δ |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 10 | — |
Key dates
- October 1, 2026JPML report: 10 actions pending in MDL 3191 (per JPML report, Oct 1 2026)
Notable filings
No notable filings recorded yet. Docket entries are added from public court records as they appear.
FAQ
What is the non-AFFF turnout gear MDL about?
It consolidates product-liability claims that chemicals in non-AFFF firefighter turnout gear pose health risks; the MDL is in the District of Minnesota (per JPML, Oct 1 2026).
How many cases are in MDL 3191?
The JPML report of October 1, 2026 lists 10 pending actions (per JPML).
Is there a settlement?
No settlement is on the public record as of the Oct 21 2026 check (per JPML). The case is in early coordination; nothing can be promised.
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