Latest Update on Camp Lejeune Claims

As of July 2024, significant updates have emerged regarding the Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit.

Settlement offers have been actively processed, with the Department of Justice and the Navy approving settlements for 93 claimants. Thirty-three offers have been accepted, three rejected, and twenty-three have expired, with the total payouts amounting to $14.4 million. This includes payments for various illnesses, such as bladder cancer, kidney cancer, leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and Parkinson’s disease​ (Lawsuit Information Center)​​ (Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers)​.

The timeline to file claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) is approaching its deadline. Claims must be filed by August 2024, marking a crucial window for affected individuals to seek compensation. Those who qualify include veterans, their families, and others who were exposed to the contaminated water between 1953 and 1987​ (Camp Lejeune Claims Center)​​ (Camp Lejeune Claims Center)​.