CAMP LEJEUNE LAWSUIT WATER CONTAMINATION

Veterans, family members and others who were stationed, lived, or worked at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987 may have been exposed to water contaminated with toxic chemicals. People who were diagnosed with cancer or another illness caused by Camp Lejeune water contamination may be eligible for compensation.

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About The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit

U.S. Veterans, their family members, or others who were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, between 1953 and 1987 and subsequently developed cancer or serious health effects may now have a path to seek justice. Despite previous claim denials by the Veterans Administration, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 opens a new avenue for affected individuals to pursue a Camp Lejeune lawsuit for compensation. This significant legal shift acknowledges the long-term health impacts many suffer and offers a possibility for justice.

Symptoms of Illness Due to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

People who may be affected by the Act include those who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and developed:

  • Bladder Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Female Infertility
  • Miscarriage
  • Birth Defects
  • Hepatic Steatosis
  • Renal Toxicity
  • Cardiac effects
  • Scleroderma
  • Neurobehavioral Effects
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Other Cancer or Health Conditions

Water Contamination Testing at Camp Lejeune

Routine water testing in 1982, found that some drinking water sources at Marine Base Camp Lejeune were contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals.

Water testing at Tarawa Terrace Treatment Plant and Hadnot Point Treatment Plant, both of which supplied homes and buildings at Camp Lejeune found benzene, trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene or perchloroethylene (PCE) and vinyl chloride (VC). In some cases, the presence of the harmful chemicals was up to 300 times acceptable levels.

 

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), multiple contamination sources were identified and included leaking underground storage tanks and waste disposal sites. The most contaminated wells were reportedly closed in 1985.

Health Effects of Camp Lejeune
Water Contamination Chemicals

Several health conditions have been linked to exposure to benzene, PCE, TCE and VC including cancer, neurologic effects, birth defects and other serious conditions. Though some people may not demonstrate toxic effects, others may be affected immediately or have illnesses that take years to develop.

The effects of exposure to the chemicals found at Camp Lejeune may depend on:

Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Justice
Act of 2022

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 is a bipartisan bill that will ensure that people who were harmed after exposure to toxic water have the right to sue through the Camp Lejeune lawsuit and could receive compensation. The bill has been rolled into a larger Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 which permits injured veterans and families to pursue justice for a variety of harms caused by toxic conditions.

Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Updates 

The recent Camp Lejeune lawsuit update brings significant changes following the bill’s passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. Now awaiting Senate approval and presidential signature, this pivotal legislation is set to open doors for justice and compensation. Specifically, it will allow individuals exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, to file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

This new law is a breakthrough in the Camp Lejeune lawsuit saga, effectively overturning previous barriers that prevented many military members and their families from seeking rightful compensation. Crucially, it negates the restrictive North Carolina statutes, offering a renewed two-year window for claim filing post-enactment.

If you or a family member were stationed, resided, or worked at Camp Lejeune and subsequently diagnosed with cancer or other illnesses linked to the base’s water contamination, this update could directly impact your eligibility for compensation. The lawsuit applies even to those previously denied claims by the Veterans Administration. The unfolding Camp Lejeune lawsuit situation underscores a renewed opportunity for justice and compensation.

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Frequently asked questions

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This depends on the specifics of your situation and case. Financial compensation can be owed to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and more.

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