If you or a loved one lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and developed cancer or other serious illnesses, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Lawsuits against the U.S. government allege that toxic chemicals in the base’s water supply caused devastating health issues. Learn about the contaminated water, the cancer links, the latest news, and how direct2attorney can help you seek justice.
Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune
From August 1953 to December 1987, the drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and nearby Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina was contaminated with toxic chemicals. Industrial solvents, including trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), vinyl chloride, and benzene, leaked into the water supply from dry cleaning operations, fuel storage, and waste disposal practices. Up to one million people, including Marines, their families, civilian workers, and contractors, were exposed through drinking, bathing, and cooking. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 allows affected individuals to file claims, but the government’s slow response has fueled ongoing litigation.
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Exposure to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water has been linked to numerous cancers and serious health conditions. A 2024 CDC study found a 20% higher risk of cancers like kidney, bladder, liver, lung, breast, and thyroid among those stationed at Lejeune from 1975 to 1985 compared to other bases. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has identified strong evidence linking TCE and PCE to kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and leukemia, with kidney cancer showing the most definitive connection. Other conditions include Parkinson’s disease, birth defects, and aplastic anemia. Lawsuits claim the Marine Corps failed to address the contamination, leaving victims with life-altering illnesses.
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Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Developments
As of April 2025, over 325,000 administrative claims and 1,800 lawsuits have been filed under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, with the Eastern District of North Carolina overseeing the litigation. The first bellwether trials for Track 1 cases (involving kidney cancer, bladder cancer, leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and Parkinson’s) are expected in 2025, with 25 plaintiffs selected. A recent Texas filing alleges a civilian worker’s death from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma due to exposure. Special Masters aim for a global settlement by year-end, with average payouts around $246,000, though severe cancer cases may exceed $450,000. Direct2attorney is reviewing cases as deadlines loom.
Lawsuits claim the U.S. government failed to protect residents and workers at Camp Lejeune from toxic water, causing cancers and other serious illnesses
Individuals who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987 and developed related health issues, or their families, may qualify.
Risks include kidney, bladder, liver, lung, breast, and other cancers, as well as Parkinson’s disease, birth defects, and aplastic anemia.
Compensation may cover medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and emotional damages, with payouts potentially ranging from $100,000 to over $450,000.
The filing deadline was August 10, 2024, but those with pending administrative claims or new diagnoses may still have options. Consult an attorney.
Over 325,000 claims are pending, with bellwether trials set for 2025. Settlement talks aim for a global resolution by year-end.
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