Updated Claims Filed and Settlement Data for Camp Lejeune Recent updates from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Navy have shed light on the current status of claims, lawsuits, and settlements related to Camp Lejeune. As of the latest data, a total of 1,740 civil lawsuits have been filed under the Camp Lejeune Justice…
On April 23rd, plaintiffs’ lawyers opposed the DOJ’s request to delay responding to discovery, emphasizing their commitment to expediting trials. They argue that the Government’s initial response was non-cooperative, failing to produce crucial documents for the Plaintiffs’ claims, including military, VA, and medical records. Despite efforts to resolve these issues without court intervention, the Government’s…
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…
Government Seeks Bellwether Trials Focus on Recognized Camp Lejeune Water Diseases On April 8, 2024, the government filed a motion requesting bellwether trials that solely address diseases already acknowledged as associated with the Camp Lejeune water contamination (referred to as “single disease plaintiffs”). The government argues that cases involving plaintiffs claiming multiple diseases or conditions…
Update on Camp Lejeune Justice Act Litigation As of March 27, 2024, there have been 1,662 suits filed under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, with approximately 176,662 administrative claims filed with the Navy. Despite these numbers, settlements under the Act have been relatively few. The Torts Branch has identified 51 cases in litigation that qualify…
Potential Acceleration of Camp Lejeune Settlements A recent ruling by four U.S. District Court judges in North Carolina could significantly impact the pace of Camp Lejeune settlements. The judges have decided that individuals affected by past water contamination incidents at Camp Lejeune are not entitled to jury trials for their damage claims against the federal…
Progress Report on Camp Lejeune Settlement Payouts Overview of Settlement Entities: Within the government, both the Torts Branch and the DOJ are responsible for extending settlement offers to affected individuals. Torts Branch Settlements: DOJ Settlements: Evaluating the Progress: While a fraction of cases have been settled, it’s too early to deem the Elective Option a…
Advancing Track 2 Discovery in Litigation On March 8, 2024, during a pivotal moment in the ongoing litigation, plaintiffs’ lawyers advocated for progress in Track 2 cases, which encompass a range of serious illnesses including prostate cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, and kidney disease. They urged the court to lift the stay on…
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation In a significant development, both sides in the Camp Lejeune water contamination litigation have reached an agreement on pretrial discovery rules, aiming to enhance efficiency in handling the large number of cases. Approved by the court in new Case Management Order #11, the agreement includes key provisions to streamline the…
February 21, 2024 – Request for Full Water Modeling Project Attorneys representing Camp Lejeune victims have formally requested the Court to compel the production of the ATSDR water modeling project file in its original, native format. They argue that the government’s proposed method of producing the file in pieces, as per the ESI guidelines, would…