Government Motion Seeks Reconsideration in Camp Lejeune Water Litigation
In a recent development, the government has taken action by filing a motion to request the reconsideration of an order that previously rejected the removal of the opt-out provision from upcoming discovery tracks in the Camp Lejeune water litigation.
The motion argues that the inclusion of the opt-out provision has been exploited by attorneys representing Camp Lejeune water contamination victims, leading to a significant reduction in the number of plaintiffs available for discovery and trial. This, in turn, raises concerns about the representativeness of the bellwether cases. While this dispute is not uncommon in multidistrict litigations (MDLs), the balance between ensuring a representative plaintiff pool and fairness to individuals remains a critical consideration.
