4th Circuit: California Must Be Allowed To Challenge AFFF MDL Transfer Order

( October 5, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT) -- RICHMOND, Va. — A trial court overseeing the aqueous film-forming foam XE "aqueous film forming foam"  (AFFF) multidistrict litigation erred when it denied on the basis of improper venue California leave to file a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction after its case over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances XE "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances"  (PFAS) contamination was transferred to that court, the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled, summarily reversing and remanding....