{"id":2708,"date":"2023-02-24T18:59:53","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T18:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/?p=2708"},"modified":"2023-09-20T02:50:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T02:50:13","slug":"camp-lejeune-water-contamination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/","title":{"rendered":"What Caused the Water at Camp Lejeune to Become Contaminated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In August 2022, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/house-bill\/2192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congress passed a law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> giving individuals the right to sue for the losses they have suffered due to drinking contaminated <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/category\/camp-lejeune-water\/\">water at Camp Lejeune<\/a>. Thousands of compensation claims have been filed since the passage of the law, with tens and even hundreds of thousands more expected to be filed soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#What_Happened_at_Camp_Lejeune\" title=\"What Happened at Camp Lejeune?\">What Happened at Camp Lejeune?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#What_Are_Some_of_the_Specific_Health_Problems_People_Developed\" title=\"What Are Some of the Specific Health Problems People Developed?\">What Are Some of the Specific Health Problems People Developed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#What_Caused_the_Water_to_Become_Contaminated_at_Camp_Lejeune\" title=\"What Caused the Water to Become Contaminated at Camp Lejeune?\">What Caused the Water to Become Contaminated at Camp Lejeune?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#Tarawa_Terrace_Water_Treatment_Plant\" title=\"Tarawa Terrace Water Treatment Plant\">Tarawa Terrace Water Treatment Plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#Hadnot_Point_Water_Treatment_Plant\" title=\"Hadnot Point Water Treatment Plant\u00a0\">Hadnot Point Water Treatment Plant\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#How_an_Attorney_Can_Help_Camp_Lejeune_Victims_Get_the_Justice_They_Deserve\" title=\"How an Attorney Can Help Camp Lejeune Victims Get the Justice They Deserve\">How an Attorney Can Help Camp Lejeune Victims Get the Justice They Deserve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#Finding_the_Right_Law_Firm\" title=\"Finding the Right Law Firm\u00a0\">Finding the Right Law Firm\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#Start_by_Asking_the_Right_Questions\" title=\"Start by Asking the Right Questions\">Start by Asking the Right Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/camp-lejeune-water-contamination\/#Use_the_Many_Resources_Available_for_Seekers_of_Representation\" title=\"Use the Many Resources Available for Seekers of Representation\">Use the Many Resources Available for Seekers of Representation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened_at_Camp_Lejeune\"><\/span><b>What Happened at Camp Lejeune?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp Lejeune is a Marine Corps Base in North Carolina. It has been in existence <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/sites\/lejeune\/background.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">since the 1940s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has been home to millions of service members, their families, and civilian workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/sites\/lejeune\/chaptera_factsheet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1982<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it was discovered that two of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/a-breakdown-of-the-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-distribution-plants\/\">eight water treatment plants<\/a> servicing Lejeune \u2014 Tarawa Terrace Water Treatment Plant and Hadnot Point Water Treatment Plant \u2014 contained frighteningly high levels of specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These VOCs are known to cause serious health conditions, including cancers, adverse birth outcomes, and several other severe, life-threatening problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_of_the_Specific_Health_Problems_People_Developed\"><\/span><b>What Are Some of the Specific Health Problems People Developed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune led to the development of a frightening number of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2017\/01\/13\/2017-00499\/diseases-associated-with-exposure-to-contaminants-in-the-water-supply-at-camp-lejeune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">devastating and fatal diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and conditions, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult leukemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aplastic anemia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various myelodysplastic syndromes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bladder cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple myeloma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/parkinsons-disease-camp-lejeune-water-contamination-lawsuits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neurobehavioral effects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth defects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list is in no way exhaustive. The full effects that this contamination had on people\u2019s health are not entirely known and may never be.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Caused_the_Water_to_Become_Contaminated_at_Camp_Lejeune\"><\/span><b>What Caused the Water to Become Contaminated at Camp Lejeune?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigations into the water contamination fiasco determined the sources of contamination at both water treatment plants:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tarawa_Terrace_Water_Treatment_Plant\"><\/span><b>Tarawa Terrace Water Treatment Plant<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary contaminant at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cumulis.epa.gov\/supercpad\/SiteProfiles\/index.cfm?fuseaction=second.cleanup&amp;id=0402718\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tarawa Terrace water treatment plant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene (PCE). PCE is a chemical used extensively in certain industries, one of which is dry cleaning. It is also effective as a degreaser of metal parts and equipment and can be found in shoe polish and typewriter correction fluid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is an organic chemical, there is no evidence that PCE can occur in the environment without the influence of human activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive investigations revealed that the PCE found at Tarawa Terrace came from a dry cleaning business known as ABC One-Hour Cleaners. It was located near the base but outside of its boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years, ABC One-Hour Cleaners used PCE in its daily operations but failed to handle and dispose of the chemical correctly. It was released into the soil and went on to enter the groundwater by way of the dry cleaner\u2019s septic system. Additionally, ABC One-Hour Cleaners improperly buried PCE on the lot that contained the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These abhorrent practices eventually led to the contamination of the Tarawa Terrace water treatment plant, which was located a mere two miles away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (now called the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality) investigated the site, found unacceptably high levels of PCE, and deemed the location an unacceptable risk to public and environmental safety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The location became a part of the Superfund Program\u2019s National Priority List in that same year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hadnot_Point_Water_Treatment_Plant\"><\/span><b>Hadnot Point Water Treatment Plant\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atsdr.cdc.gov\/sites\/lejeune\/chaptera_factsheet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hadnot Point water treatment plant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experienced significant contamination from a variety of dangerous chemicals, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trichloroethylene (TCE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trans <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,2-dichloroethylene<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinyl chloride<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzene<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these chemicals has been directly associated with all manner of dangerous health conditions, from cancers to lupus to Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the situation at the Tarawa Terrace Water Treatment plant, the contamination at Hadnot Point also came about due to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/republicans-science.house.gov\/_cache\/files\/e\/2\/e2d4a1f2-d82e-45e9-b284-449754bf6aff\/6917E476C613D3421FFAF940A8975922.091610-partain.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improper handling and disposal of toxic chemicals and substances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tanks containing these dangerous chemicals were stored underground and aboveground in an improper fashion, and this negligence led to the tanks leaking their contents into the ground and groundwater.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, these leaks happened quite frequently. At the Hadnot Point Fuel Farm, fuel leaks that occurred in the 1970s and 1980s led to substantial groundwater contamination. The first documented leak happened in 1979.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During that incident, an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 gallons of fuel leaked out of the farm\u2019s storage tanks and into the groundwater due to several problems: lack of maintenance, the age of the tanks and their parts, and failure to clean the tanks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, despite this massive failure to properly store the chemicals, nothing was done to remedy the situation. The leak continued, causing approximately 1,500 gallons of fuel to enter the groundwater each month until the fuel farm was replaced many years later, in 1990.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet another cause of the contamination of the water at Hadnot Point was the indiscriminate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postandcourier.com\/news\/marine-who-dumped-toxins-felt-illness-was-payback-toxic-tap-water-victims-say-marines-failed\/article_48b36237-f1b6-5c9b-baff-149ebc8d9ab1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dumping of toxic waste<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the woods. Workers in charge of handling this waste were given no guidance on its disposal, except that they should not dump it into the septic system or near buildings. So they chose the woods instead. The result was the disastrous contamination of Camp Lejeune\u2019s water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_an_Attorney_Can_Help_Camp_Lejeune_Victims_Get_the_Justice_They_Deserve\"><\/span><b>How an Attorney Can Help Camp Lejeune Victims Get the Justice They Deserve<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congress and the president have now acted. <a href=\"http:\/\/camplejeunelawsuit.claims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victims of the Camp Lejeune water contamination<\/a> tragedy finally have an avenue to seek recompense for their many losses. However, compensation is not automatic. In fact, Lejeune\u2019s victims must first prove that they deserve to be compensated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accomplishing this requires a deep knowledge of the law and familiarity with the rules of federal civil procedure. Federal rules and regulations stipulate how a person must proceed when pursuing relief under federal law. Failure to follow these rules can lead to substantial case delays and even the dismissal of a valid claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camp Lejeune\u2019s victims need the assistance of seasoned attorneys to navigate the complex claim process. With the right attorneys on their side, they can have the assurance that their claims remain valid and in compliance with claim and lawsuit rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These same attorneys will also help ensure that Camp Lejeune\u2019s victims receive the fullest compensation possible under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. They will work diligently to make sure that each compensable damage is taken into account during the compensation calculations stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_the_Right_Law_Firm\"><\/span><b>Finding the Right Law Firm\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-pact-act-of-2022\/\">Camp Lejeune Justice Act<\/a> became law in August 2022, many law firms began advertising their services to victims of the Camp Lejeune water contamination tragedy. Many of them are perfectly capable of representing the victims of Camp Lejeune, but not all of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future claimants need to know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/how-to-choose-a-law-firm-for-your-injury-lawsuit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to choose a firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will represent them in the manner they deserve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_by_Asking_the_Right_Questions\"><\/span><b>Start by Asking the Right Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking the right questions will get you far in your search for a reliable firm. These include but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What experience does your firm have in personal injury cases?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your firm\u2019s track record with personal injury cases?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your firm have any <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/the-best-lawyers-for-a-camp-lejeune-lawsuit\/\">specialized knowledge<\/a> regarding Camp Lejeune?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does your firm communicate with clients?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is your firm viewed by your peers?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your attorneys have records of ethical or other violations or complaints?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember that as the client, you are ultimately the most important part of the compensation claim. You deserve answers to these questions and the most qualified legal professionals representing you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Many_Resources_Available_for_Seekers_of_Representation\"><\/span><b>Use the Many Resources Available for Seekers of Representation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your search for the right law firm, take advantage of the resources available to you, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YELP and Google reviews<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawyer directories and listings, such as Martindale-Hubbell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law firm\u2019s webpage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listings and descriptions from professional associations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listings and descriptions from legal publications and websites<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or someone you love was exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, you may be entitled to compensation. Please take the time to fill out the form on the left of your screen and receive a free evaluation of your case.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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 be filed soon. 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