PFAS Water Contamination

Exposure to PFAS — a group of toxic “forever chemicals” found in firefighting foam used at military bases, airports, and industrial sites — has been linked to serious and life-altering illnesses, including kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, ulcerative colitis and other diseases. If you lived or worked near a contaminated site and have since been diagnosed with a qualifying condition, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturers responsible.

Lusko Law represents individuals and families who have been harmed by PFAS water contamination. We are here to help you understand your rights, evaluate your situation, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Who May Be Affected

PFAS contamination is especially significant in the Pensacola area. Naval Air Station Pensacola, Corry Station, and Saufley Field have all been identified as sites with documented PFAS contamination from AFFF firefighting foam. Residents who lived near these installations, veterans and service members who were stationed there, and professional firefighters who regularly worked with AFFF may have experienced prolonged PFAS exposure through contaminated drinking water or direct contact.

You do not need to have lived directly on a military base to be affected. PFAS contamination can travel significant distances through groundwater, affecting private wells and municipal water supplies in surrounding communities. The U.S. Navy has conducted ongoing testing of private drinking water wells near Pensacola-area installations since 2019, confirming contamination in residential wells near Saufley Field and Corry Station.

Conditions Linked to PFAS Exposure

Scientific research and formal expert proceedings before the federal court overseeing the national PFAS litigation have identified several serious conditions associated with long-term PFAS exposure. These include kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid cancer, liver cancer, and ulcerative colitis. Federal courts have also invited consideration of additional conditions, including prostate cancer and blood cancers, as the litigation develops.

If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions and believe you may have been exposed to PFAS through contaminated water, contact us for a free consultation. Statutes of limitations apply, and it is important to act promptly.

Where the Litigation Stands

PFAS personal injury lawsuits have been consolidated into a federal multidistrict litigation — MDL No. 2873 — before Judge Richard M. Gergel in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. As of April 2026, more than 15,000 personal injury cases are pending nationwide. Major PFAS manufacturers, including 3M and DuPont, have already reached settlements totaling more than $11 billion to resolve contamination claims brought by public water systems — demonstrating that defendants have acknowledged the harm caused by these chemicals. Personal injury claims brought by individuals are still being actively litigated, and no global personal injury settlement has been reached.

Our Approach to PFAS Cases

We understand that a diagnosis of cancer or another serious illness is already an enormous burden. Our approach begins with listening — to your story, your health history, and your concerns. You won’t be treated as just another file. We take the time to understand the details of your situation, explain what a PFAS claim typically involves, and give you an honest assessment of your options. If we move forward together, our team handles the legal work so you can focus on your health and your family.We will help gather the medical records, exposure history, and supporting documentation needed to build your claim.

Why Choose Lusko Law

Justin Lusko is a Pensacola personal injury trial attorney with more than a decade of experience fighting for seriously injured clients in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

If it comes to trial, Justin Lusko has tried more than 55 jury trials to verdict — your case will be in the hands of an attorney who is fully prepared to take it as far as justice requires. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — an honor reserved for fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys who have secured multi million-dollar-plus verdicts and settlements for their clients.

When you contact Lusko Law, you speak with a team that genuinely cares about your outcome. You won’t be treated as just another file number. We take the time to listen, explain the process clearly, and work with you directly at every stage of your case.

Transparent Service Fees

At Lusko Law we are here to help. There are no up-front attorney fees to consult with us about your case. And there are no attorney fees unless we recover for you. Simply put, if we do not recover for you, you do not owe us any attorney fees.

Past Results Disclaimer (Florida Bar Required): References to prior verdicts and settlements reflect personal injury and medical malpractice cases handled by Justin Lusko and are unrelated to PFAS litigation. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any PFAS or other matter. Most cases result in a lower recovery. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this page. Lusko Law represents clients before Florida state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida. Statutes of limitations vary — contact us promptly to preserve your rights.

MDL statistics source: MDL No. 2873 docket, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (scd.uscourts.gov), April 2026. Settlement figures: 3M Company press release (April 1, 2024); DuPont press release (June 2, 2023). EPA standard: EPA.gov, April 10, 2024. Pensacola contamination data: Florida DEP / U.S. Navy environmental reports.

PFAS Water Contamination