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Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022

Can You Sue the Government for Contaminated Drinking Water?

The deadline to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim was August 10, 2024. If you missed this deadline, please know we are no longer able to file a Camp Lejeune claim on your behalf. For our clients whose claims were already filed, we're actively working to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. If you have any questions or need guidance, we're just a call away and ready to help.

Congress recently passed the Camp Lejeune Act of 2022, which allows certain individuals to sue the United States if they have been exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

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Who Can Sue?

Anyone can sue if they were exposed to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. They have to show several things before they can get a recovery:

  • They were exposed to the water for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 to December 31, 1987
  • They have to show that the contaminated water caused them harm
  • They must bring their administrative claim within two years after the enactment Camp Lejeune Act of 2022. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was signed into law on August 10, 2022. Plaintiffs must file a claim by August 10, 2024.

An attorneycan help individuals figure out if they qualify for the Camp Lejeune Act by reviewing their medical records to determine whether their illnesses were caused by exposure to the contaminated water.

Any lawsuit must be brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. However, before a lawsuit is filed, you must administratively exhaust your remedies under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

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What Caused the Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune?

The drinking water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with industrial chemicals between 1953 to 1985. 

These chemicals included:

  • Benzene
  • Industrial solvents trichloroethylene (TCE)
  • Perchloroethylene (PCE)
  • Industrial solvents. 

The Tarawa Terrace and Hadnot Point water treatment plants were the primary sources of the contaminated water. They were contaminated by dry-cleaning establishments and on-base industrial activities. 

These plants provided water to enlisted families, barracks of service personnel, administrative offices, schools, recreational areas, hospitals, and other areas. These chemicals are known to be harmful to humans.

How Can You Be Exposed to the Contaminated Drinking Water?

Studies have shown that on top of drinking contaminated water, there may be other ways to have been exposed. 

For example, bathing, showering and other daily activities can cause exposure because TCE and PCE (and other solvents) can evaporate into the air (volatilize) when present in hot water used for bathing, showering, or washing dishes or clothing and can then be inhaled.

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