A short history of Kidde Fire Fighting, AFFF manufacturing, and lawsuits
In the spring of 2023, the manufacturer filed for bankruptcy, as it could no longer handle the weight of lawsuits alleging that the PFAS in its firefighting foam had contaminated water sources around airports and military bases. Kidde-Fenwal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The company is now looking for a buyer for the business, stating its possible liability in the litigation "substantially exceeds" its capacity to pay. Since 2016, it has been named as a defendant in over 4,400 lawsuits claiming that its AFFF contaminated drinking water and soil with PFAS.
Kidde-Fenwal was acquired by Carrier in 2020. It is valued at roughly $318 million in total assets. In 2023, the AFFF litigation cost the manufacturer an estimated $6 million, and the cost is likely to increase dramatically in the future as more claims are scheduled for trial and settlement.
However, in September 2023, the creditors of Kidde-Fenwal said that the company's bankruptcy should not be used to resolve the water contamination lawsuits against its parent company Carrier Global, and predecessor Raytheon. Bankruptcy Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein heard the creditors' concerns at a hearing in Wilmington, Delaware, where she granted the manufacturer's request for 120 more days to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. Kidde-Fenwal requested additional time to investigate potential claims and prepare itself for a sale.
We provide top-notch legal assistance for civilian and military firefighters affected by AFFF exposure
If you used the AFFF products manufactured by Kidde Fire Fighting as a civilian or military firefighter and now struggle with a serious illness, we encourage you to reach out to our compassionate attorneys. As a toxic exposure victim, you might be entitled to financial compensation for your unjust physical and emotional distress.
To initiate the legal process, you will just have to send us your employment or military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records. After we thoroughly investigate your case, our experienced legal team will determine whether you are eligible to file an AFFF exposure claim with Kidde Fire Fighting to obtain the money you deserve.
