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| Residents of The Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base Exposed to Toxic Water Can Seek Damages |
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| CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA (June 18, 2022) – A new bill passed by the U.S. Senate will allow residents of the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base to seek damages for toxic water exposure. The Bill is pending the President’s signature.
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| - From 1953 to 1987, the water at Camp Lejeune contained dozens of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are known to cause cancers. The level of contamination in the water was nearly 280 times higher for certain chemicals over what would be considered safe.
- Officials believe that the contamination at Camp Lejeune is one of the most significant water contamination cases in the history of the United States. As many as 900,000 people are thought to have been exposed.
- The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill which was then passed with bipartisan support in the Senate. President Biden is expected to sign the bill when it reaches his desk.
What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022?
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows those affected to file claims against the federal government. People can sue and recover damages for harm caused by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Claims are NOT limited to military members and their families. There are, however, certain stipulations within the law. - Individuals must have been exposed to the contaminated water between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
- Individuals must have been exposed to the contaminated water for at least 30 days.
- Individuals who bring an action under this law may not bring a separate tort action against the United States based on the same harm.
The injuries we are investigating are as follows: Any of the following cancers: - Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
- Bladder cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Central Nervous System cancer (CNS)
- Cervical cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Kidney cancer
- Leukemia (all types)
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Multiple myeloma
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Ovarian cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Rectal cancer
Or any of the following diseases or complications: - Cardiac defect
- Epilepsy
- Fatty liver disease (hepatic steatosis)
- Female Infertility
- Kidney damage
- Immune disorders
- Nerve damage
- Miscarriage
- Neurobehavioral effects
- Parkinson's disease
- Renal toxicity/disease
- Scleroderma
Getting Help After Toxic Water Exposure
If you lived or worked at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987, you may have been exposed to chemicals known to cause cancer. There is a good chance you may be able to pursue a claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Even if you tried to pursue a claim in the past and were unable to, there is a chance that you may be able to pursue a claim, once the bill is signed into law. It is hoped that the President will sign the bill soon. Still, do not wait.
Our team of attorneys at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. are here to help you understand your rights under the potential new law. We care deeply that victims exposed to toxic substances are treated fairly under the law and that they get the support and compensation that they are entitled to. You can reach out to us anytime at (800) 529-9997. |
| | | Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.
111 Broadway, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10006
157 Engle Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
132 North Main Street, 1st Floor
East Hampton, New York 11937
Phone: (212) 385-4410
Toll-free: (800) 529-9997
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