Water Contamination From Camp LeJeune Directly Connected to Cancer, Study Claims
NEW YORK (AP) — Military personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere, federal health officials said Wednesday in a long-awaited study about the North Carolina base’s contaminated drinking water. Federal health officials called the research one the […]
Saturday’s Town Hall Meeting, Hosted By Blalock, LLC, Considered ‘Great Success’!
We hosted a town hall meeting on January 27, 2024, in Carlsbad, California, where we presented information about the status of making claims under the CLJA, what you need to gather to participate in the claims process, how the litigation is progressing and what the options are for filing claims. Blalock LLC has set up operations to process CLJA […]
Quick Message From The Blalock Legal Team
We continue to field questions from many clients concerning the possibility of “offsets” on paid claims or the cancelation of government benefits for accepting an offer. Although the short answer is a solid “No,” it is an important question and we wanted to address the issue again in this Update. As many of our clients […]
Camp LeJeune Process: When Will ‘Day in Court’ Be Heard?
It’s been more than 70 years since the Camp Lejeune water crisis started, and affected veterans are still waiting for a resolution. For decades, the water at the North Carolina military base was contaminated with dangerous chemicals linked to various cancers and other illnesses. More than a million people were exposed, and many later developed […]
Town Hall Meeting this Saturday!
Lunch will be provided, and Harry and our team will be available all day for individual questions. Mark your calendar for Saturday January 27, 2024, to attend our Camp Lejeune Town Hall Meeting. Harry looks forward to meeting you and saying thank you for allowing our firm to represent you. Walk-ins are welcome and no reservation […]
Fraud Warnings: Some Precautions Regarding Camp LeJeune Lawsuit
If you suspect a fraudulent attempt to contact you, please review the following: 1. The Justice Department and the Navy will never request money or payment from you. 2. If an attorney is representing you, direct all inquiries to your attorney for verification. The Justice Department and Navy will not contact you directly and will […]
The Latest Update on Camp LeJeune
A few important numbers from the most recent Eastern District of North Carolina Status Conference report. To date there are 152,377 administrative claims filed with the Department of the Navy. The Department of the Navy will continue to accept and review claims until the statutory designated final claim date of August 8, 2024. Although difficult to predict, […]
Camp Lejeune Lawsuit: Most Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the Camp Lejeune Contamination Lawsuit? The lawsuit is ongoing, with legal proceedings continuing as affected individuals seek justice and compensation. Updates on specific cases and legal developments can be found through reputable news sources and legal updates. How did Camp Lejeune’s contamination go unreported for such an extended […]
Got Questions About the Camp LeJeune Lawsuit? We’ve Got Answers.
What is the current status of the Camp Lejeune Contamination Lawsuit? The lawsuit is ongoing, with legal proceedings continuing as affected individuals seek justice and compensation. Updates on specific cases and legal developments can be found through reputable news sources and legal updates. How did Camp Lejeune’s contamination go unreported for such an extended period […]
Lejeune Litigants Can’t Get Draft Cancer Study, Judge Decides
Law360 (December 19, 2023, 6:55 PM EST) — Plaintiffs in consolidated litigation over water contamination at Camp Lejeune cannot access a draft report by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention subagency that they say could link their exposure to various cancers, a North Carolina federal magistrate ruled Tuesday, saying the report could mislead the public before […]