Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Settled Mass-tort payouts ($50k+) mass_tort · environmental

Camp Lejeune water contamination - Justice Act filing closed Aug 2024; DOJ Elective Option settlements paying

Eligibility hint

Lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987, and were diagnosed with one of the qualifying conditions

Estimated payout range

$100,000 – $550,000

Claims opened

2022-08-10

Claims close

2024-08-10

Current score

0.97 / 1.00

Official source

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The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 created a federal cause of action for veterans, family members, and civilian workers exposed to contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. Contaminants included TCE, PCE, benzene, and vinyl chloride. Eligible exposures (at least 30 days on base) with qualifying diagnoses include Parkinson's disease, kidney cancer, liver cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, bladder cancer, and several others. Settlements are actively paying under the Elective Option program.

Recent signals

Frustration grows as thousands of Camp Lejeune water plaintiffs continue to wait for settlements - The American Homefront Project google_news · 2026-07-16
Frustration grows as thousands of Camp Lejeune water plaintiffs continue to wait for settlements - The American Homefront Project google_news · 2026-07-15
CL filing: American Federation of Government Employees Local 1410 v. United States Department of Defense courtlistener_search · 2026-07-14
CL filing: Stoval v. United States courtlistener_search · 2026-07-09
CL filing: American Federation of Government Employees Local 1410 v. United States Department of Defense courtlistener_search · 2026-07-06
Advocates react after federal court pressures both sides to settle Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit - Public Radio East google_news · 2026-07-06
Advocates react after federal court pressures both sides to settle Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit - Public Radio East google_news · 2026-07-03
Federal court imposes October deadline for lawyers from both sides of Camp Lejeune water litigation to reach settlement - Public Radio East google_news · 2026-07-02
CL filing: Brakefield v. United States courtlistener_search · 2026-06-30
CL filing: Delaney v. United States courtlistener_search · 2026-06-27

Brands: us navyus marine corpsdepartment of defense
Products: camp lejeunemarine corps base camp lejeunewater contaminationtrichloroethylenetcepceperchloroethylene

Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination settlement?

You may qualify if the following applies to you: Lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 and December 1987, and were diagnosed with one of the qualifying conditions. Eligibility criteria can change as the settlement develops.

What is the deadline to file a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination claim?

Claims are currently expected to close on 2024-08-10. Deadlines can be extended or shortened by the court; verify against the official source before filing.

How much could a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination claim be worth?

Estimated payouts range from $100,000 to $550,000 depending on individual circumstances. These are estimates based on comparable outcomes, not guarantees.

What is the current status of the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination settlement?

Settled. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 created a federal cause of action for veterans, family members, and civilian workers exposed to contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. Contaminants included TCE, PCE, benzene, and vinyl chloride. Eligible exposures (at least 30 days on base) with qualifying diagnoses include Parkinson's disease, kidney cancer, liver cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, bladder cancer, and several others. Settlements are actively paying under the Elective Option program.

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