The deadline to file a claim was August 10, 2024. We are no longer accepting new cases.Â
 The deadline to file a claim was August 10, 2024. We are no longer accepting new cases.Â
A disclosure from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Â revealed that from 1953 to 1987, the drinking water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was heavily contaminated with industrial solvents, including:
Estimates indicate over 1 million people, including Marines, their families and Camp employees, may have been exposed to toxic chemicals in the water during this period.
The contaminants have been linked to increased risks of various cancers, birth defects, miscarriages and Parkinson’s disease. For decades, the government failed to properly notify or compensate those whose health was devastated by the unacceptable water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 enabled victims to seek compensation from the federal government.Â
Exposure to the toxins found in the Camp Lejeune drinking water, even at low levels, has been proven to cause a wide range of devastating health impacts and diseases, including:
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act has established clear criteria for determining who may be eligible to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation related to the toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune.
If you spent enough time at the base during the time the water was contaminated and later developed one of the qualifying conditions like cancer, Parkinson’s, birth defects or other linked diseases, you may have a valid claim.
The compensation awards for these lawsuits can vary significantly based on factors like the severity of your diagnosed condition, length of exposure and other specifics of your situation.
Paid Out in Settlements
Have Accepted Settlements
40 total families have accepted settlements (0.022% of all claims), with an average settlement of roughly $242,000
Available in Funds
There is estimated to be over $21 billion available for Camp Lejeune settlements
Lawsuits Filed
As of May 10, 2024, there have been 1,764 Camp Lejeune lawsuits filed
Case | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Moure-Cabrera v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., et al. | Florida | $9,000,000 |
Ferrera v. Terminix International Inc. | Texas | $8,000,000 |
Dillard v. John Crane Inc. | Oregon | $6,348,061 |
Miller v. Kaiser Gypsum Co., Inc. | Oregon | $6,218,046 |
Burton v. E.I. du Pont De Nemours & Co. | Wisconsin | $6,000,000 |
Yes, surviving family members who lost a loved one to cancer or illness from Camp Lejeune water problems may be eligible for compensation. The amount does not depend on how close you were to the family member, but the specific relationship you have is governed by law. Googling this will not give you a good answer. If a loved one has died you should contact a lawyer immediately.
Arriving at a verdict from a jury trial and receiving compensation could take several years, but defendants may offer to a fast settlement amount, possibly within months.
