Latest Developments in the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
The Camp Lejeune water contamination litigation has seen significant activity in recent months, with thousands of claims and lawsuits progressing through the legal system. Here’s an overview of the latest updates: Case Filings and Administrative Claims As of March 10, 2025, approximately 2,701 lawsuits have been filed under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act in the […]
Lawmakers try again with bipartisan bill to expedite claims for Camp Lejeune water victims
On Thursday, two members of Congress, a Democrat and a Republican, introduced legislation to update the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which was signed into law in 2022. The new bill would aim to expedite the resolution of claims arising from exposure to tainted water at the military base. The federal government acknowledges that drinking water on the North Carolina base from 1953 to […]
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation Advances
The legal battle over water contamination at Camp Lejeune is intensifying, with significant disputes over depositions, expert testimony, and trial preparations. Zois and Miller, among the law firms representing individuals affected by toxic drinking water at the base between the 1950s and 1980s, are actively resisting repeated deposition requests from the government. Meanwhile, the Department […]
Blalock Team Continues to work toward a successful resolution for Camp Lejeune Claims.
The Department of the Navy (DON) focus remains the “de-duplication” of claims to eliminate multiple filings by the same claimant and to eliminate claims that do not meet all threshold requirements such as days of service at Camp Lejeune and non-qualifying illnesses. The total number of remaining claims have been reduced by almost 200,000. DON anticipates total […]
Camp Lejeune: Past Water Contamination
From the 1950s through the 1980s, people living or working at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, were potentially exposed to contaminated drinking water. Industrial solvents, such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), from drycleaning waste and benzene from leaking underground fuel storage tanks were detected in the water on the base. […]
Camp Lejuene: The Latest Update
As of January 2025, the legal proceedings concerning water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune have seen significant developments. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) has facilitated numerous claims and lawsuits from individuals affected by the toxic water supply between 1953 and 1987. Current Status of Claims and Lawsuits According to recent reports, over […]
Latest Updates On Camp Lejeune Lawsuit
As of January 2025, significant developments have occurred in the Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits: These developments indicate progress in addressing the claims related to the Camp Lejeune water contamination, though many cases remain unresolved.
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Litigants Cite EPA’s Chemical Ban
Veterans and family members who claim they were injured due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune will use the Biden administration’s final rule banning certain chemicals to prosecute their case over toxic water at the Marine base, according to a notice they filed in North Carolina federal court. Looking to head off any allegations of […]
Camp Lejeune Lawsuit: December 2024 Updates
The Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuits continue to develop, with significant updates that may affect those exposed to the toxic water at the base between 1953 and 1987. Progress in Lawsuits and Settlements Health Impacts The contaminated water at Camp Lejeune has been linked to various serious illnesses, including: Early detection and documentation of these […]
Latest Updates on the Camp Lejeune Settlement Lawsuit – November 2024
The Camp Lejeune water contamination litigation continues to evolve, with significant developments aimed at advancing claims and trials for affected individuals. Here are the latest updates: Expanded Trial Selection Process The Court in North Carolina has outlined a process to select 25 plaintiffs for bellwether trials, focusing on diseases like bladder cancer, kidney cancer, Parkinson’s […]
