Goldenberg Lauricella continues to evaluate new cases for Marines and their family members who were injured by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. However, the time to file a claim is running out.
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Camp Lejeune Claim Submission Deadline Fast Approaching
In order to bring a Camp Lejeune case, we must first submit a claim to the Department of the Navy by August 10, 2024. This deadline is fast approaching and any new case needs time to be worked up. If you or someone you know may have a case, please contact us immediately so that our experienced Camp Lejeune litigation team can begin investigating before time runs out.
CDC Study Links New Injuries to Camp Lejeune
A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that Marines and civilians who lived at Camp Lejeune during the contamination period in the 1970s and 1980s were more likely to be diagnosed with certain injuries compared to personnel at a similar base in California. The new injuries identified are currently not included in the Justice Department’s elective option settlement program.
The elective option splits nine qualifying diseases into two injury tiers and awards values based on the client’s time of exposure to the contaminated water. The elective option settlement values range from $100,000 to $550,000 depending on injury tier and duration of exposure during the contamination period, respectively.
Elective Option Tier 1
- Kidney Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Leukemias
- Bladder Cancer
Elective Option Tier 2
- Multiple Myeloma
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Kidney Disease/End Stage Renal Disease
- Systemic Sclerosis/Systemic Scleroderma
The newly identified injuries have not yet been included in the elective option program, however Goldenberg Lauricella is accepting new cases involving this expanded list of injuries.
New Injuries Identified in 2024 Camp Lejeune CDC Study
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Myelodysplastic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatic Steatosis)
- Female Infertility
- Renal Toxicity
- Scleroderma (Crest Syndrome)
- Cardiac Birth Defects
- Throat Cancer
Minnesota Camp Lejeune Lawyers
The Minnesota Camp Lejeune attorneys at Goldenberg Lauricella have nearly 40 years of experience handling complex injury cases. The contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is one of the most egregious acts of negligence we have ever seen by a government or corporation. The Marines and family members impacted deserve justice. Contact our Camp Lejeune Lawyers today.
2024 Camp Lejeune Litigation Updates
Camp Lejeune Plaintiffs Fight for Jury Trials
In early February, a group of North Carolina judges who are overseeing the Camp Lejeune litigation ruled that the Camp Lejeune Justice Act does not clearly and affirmatively grant a right to a jury trial. Plaintiffs are looking to appeal this ruling on the grounds that the Camp Lejeune Justice Act grants plaintiffs the right to present their claims to a jury. Goldenberg Lauricella has also taken a proactive approach to this issue, as bellwether trials will begin later this year regardless of the Court’s ruling. We believe that we can recover for our clients regardless of a trial by bench or by jury.
Causation In Dispute
Plaintiffs have also brought a motion for partial summary judgment on causation. The motion argues that the Camp Lejeune Justice Act does not require any proof that the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune caused any individual’s specific injury. Rather, the Act only requires proving that the contaminated water could cause the specific type of injury. If this motion is successful, this will reduce the time each bellwether trial takes and greatly increase the success of all claims.
Seeking Justice for America’s Heroes
Goldenberg Lauricella is currently representing hundreds of Marines and family members who have endured years of suffering due to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. It is an honor to help America’s heroes. Contact our Minnesota Camp Lejeune lawyers today at 1-800-903-1643 for a free consultation.