Countdown Continues, Camp Lejeune Litigation Updates

As the Camp Lejeune litigation progresses, the deadline to file looms- August 10, 2024. This means there are less than four months remaining to file administrative claims.

Lawyers at our firm are working tirelessly for our clients. The number of cases being handled by the firm now exceeds 10,000. Camp Lejeune litigation is complex, and it is important to stay up to date.

Camp Lejeune Status Conference Highlights

In March 2024, there were two status conferences. Some key takeaways include:

Track One plaintiff depositions have been taken, and those not taken have been set.

Depositions of fact witnesses and family members of Track One plaintiffs are occurring, with depositions of treating physicians to follow.

Plaintiffs’ leadership has filed a Motion to Compel Production of the ATSDR Water Modeling Project file, and a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment.

Camp Lejeune Justice Act – Case Progression

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows anyone who lived or worked at the base for thirty days or more from the time period Aug. 1, 1953, to Dec. 31, 1987, and was exposed to the contaminated water on base and subsequently suffered injuries to file a claim against the U.S. government.

Claims made under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act will be handled in a two-part process.

• Step 1: Administrative claim filed with the Department of Navy
• Step 2: After the Administrative claim, the client will file either a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against the government in the Eastern District of North Carolina – federal court.

Co-Counsel Deadlines

• May 10, 2024 – Tentative incoming referral cutoff
  • Incoming referrals will still be accepted subject to the approval of a Beasley Allen CLJA attorney.
• CLJA Cases with a Decedent
  • Probate Estate MUST be opened for Beasley Allen to accept the referral.

We take our responsibility to represent veterans and their families very seriously. We are here for YOU! Contact us today, before time runs out.