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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Federal compensation for veterans and family members exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (1953-1987).

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About the case

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows people exposed to contaminated water at the base for at least 30 days between 1953 and 1987 to sue for damages. Conditions linked to the contamination include several cancers (kidney, liver, bladder), Parkinson's disease, and miscarriage. Claims are filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina. The two-year exclusive filing window opened in August 2022 and was extended for certain claimants. Estimated total exposure: ~1 million people.

Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 (28 U.S.C. § 2672 note) · E.D.N.C.

Who's eligible

Anyone (veteran, family member, civilian worker) who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for ≥30 days between August 1953 and December 1987 and developed a qualifying medical condition.

Not legal advice. Eligibility and payout details are summarized from public court records and official settlement websites. Always verify deadlines and submit claims through the official settlement website above.