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October 10th Update:  One of the big questions we get asked is are these elective options settlements available for someone who got diagnosed after the Camp Lejeune Justice Act passed. This is a question that would need to be evaluated on a case by case basis and helps solidify why...

(Update: Camp Lejeune spammers have been getting more and more aggressive, which calls for a more proactive approach to stopping the spam. Here is an insider secret the spammers don't want you to know about. While they like getting their message out there, they don't want a headache from their...

Update: 9/27/2023 - Now that the case management order and discovery pool track 1 has been set by the court, it's important to stay up to date on the leadership attorneys, and the various committees. As those are disclosed to us in public filings, we will update the table below....

In the battlefield of justice for veterans, there are two legislative measures that stand as weapons for those exposed to harmful toxins: the Camp Lejeune Justice Act and the Honoring Our Pact Act. These acts have significant implications for veterans' health and provide legal avenues for seeking compensation. The Camp...

The Slow March of Justice: Delays Normal But Frustrating The path to justice for victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base, continues to be slow and arduous. On September 1, 2023, attorneys from the Department of Justice filed a motion to extend discovery deadlines in the...

The judges managing the consolidation of Camp Lejeune Water Litigation cases have signed the order extending the deadlines for all related parties until September 1st, so the Camp Lejeuen Attorneys they appointed can propose a global case management plan by September 1st. The hope is this consolidated process will help...

Introduction to the Camp Lejeune Water Litigation The litigation pertains to the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA), which encapsulates a series of lawsuits revolving around water contamination at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The intricacies of the ongoing court proceedings are the subject of significant...

Camp Lejeune, home to Onslow Beach, has been linked to several health conditions due to the presence of toxic chemicals in its water supply. From the 1950s to the 1980s, the water at Camp Lejeune was tainted with dangerous substances, affecting not only the service members stationed there but also...

The amount of money spent by lawyers and law firms on television and digital ads targeting people with potential Camp Lejeune contaminated water claims is reaching historic levels. For example, more than $145 million has been spent on television and social media advertising in 2022, according to ad data reviewed...

Lawsuits and Veterans Administration (VA) claims continue to be filed by service members and their loved ones who have developed physical ailments after being exposed to tainted drinking water at Camp Lejeune.  As investigators continue to look into this environmental disaster, they learn more information about the chemicals detected in...

Water treatment facilities that service Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, have been linked to contaminated drinking water. Administrative and Veterans Administration (VA) claims are being pursued by service members and civilians alike suffering various health complications.  These conditions, including various forms of cancer, have all been linked to chemicals found in...

Victims of the most horrific water contamination and government coverup in US history desperately wait for an update on their Camp Lejeune Justice Act administrative claims. The first batch, filed 6 months ago, are finally able to seek justice in court. As they awaited a response to their claims, the...

In August 2022, Congress passed a law giving individuals the right to sue for the losses they have suffered due to drinking contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Thousands of compensation claims have been filed since the passage of the law, with tens and even hundreds of thousands more expected to...

Historic Camp Lejeune is an icon in the United States Marine Corps — it’s home to a number of fighting and support units such as the II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division, and 2nd Marine Logistics Group, according to the base’s webpage.  Camp Lejeune is located in North Carolina...

Individuals impacted by the toxic water supply at Camp Lejeune may be hesitant to file a legal claim due to concerns over producing sufficient evidence to have a viable legal action. This may be due to prominent legal programs on television that repeatedly reference “beyond a reasonable doubt” as the...

Military service members, relatives, and civilian workers exposed to the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune are at risk of developing a myriad of life-threatening illnesses, including leukemia. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with leukemia and previously worked or were stationed at the Camp Lejeune military base...

To file a negligence claim against the armed services, you typically need documentation that shows the details of the service period wherein you suffered harm. Although many people are aware of the more common methods of obtaining their military service records, some find difficulty getting all of the information they...

Written by a Licensed Attorney in Virginia and North Carolina If you or a loved one is a former Marine with a history of service at Camp Lejeune, you may be eligible for financial restitution related to the contaminated water supply at the military base. In order to have a...

If you or a loved one was stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and subsequently developed a serious health condition such as cancer, there may be grounds to take legal action and obtain financial restitution. The reason former military service members and their loved ones may be able...

Update: 1/15/2023 Many plaintiffs who signed up early with an attorney are getting frustrated wondering what's going on with their case. There are reports of over 100,000 plaintiffs signed up with attorneys, but only of 15,000 administrative claims filed with OJAG. Some plaintiffs are even wondering if their law firm...

Considering the amount of time that passed since the water supply at Camp Lejeune became contaminated (researchers believe the contamination occurred around 1953) and the extent of exposure to potentially tens of thousands military service members, there remains a level of uncertainty regarding symptoms and whether those symptoms can be...

Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits are being fought in all 50 U.S. states. According to numerous respected sources, there is evidence linking various diseases to the use and consumption of water on the Camp Lejeune military base. Parkinson’s disease is one disease lawyers suspect may have been caused by exposure...

Veterans and their families can claim compensation from the military if they were affected by contaminated water at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base. Though, making a claim will require the submission of various important documents. One important document that must be acquired is the Military Service Records Form, DD...

By now, it is well known that the North Carolina Marine base and training facility, Camp Lejeune, provided contaminated water to its residents. This water contained chemicals known to cause cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and other fatal conditions, such as cardiac defects. If toxic water at Camp Lejeune caused the illness...

In order to understand the PACT Act of 2022, we’ll summarize the history of Camp Lejeune and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. This bill will allow veterans to file suit against the government for damages sustained from living or working at Camp Lejeune. History of Camp Lejeune Camp Lejeune is...

Did your parent, child, or another relative suffer fatal exposure to toxic water at the Camp Lejeune military base during their military service? If so, you may be able to recover compensation on their behalf through the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Contaminants in the Camp Lejeune Military Base’s Water Supply...