Camp Lejeune

Thousands of people who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune were exposed to contaminated drinking water between 1953 and 1987. In 2022, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act gave those affected a new legal path to seek compensation from the federal government.

So far, hundreds of thousands of claims have been filed. Because of this large volume, the process has moved more slowly than many hoped. At the same time, lawsuits tied to Camp Lejeune claims are moving forward in federal court in North Carolina. These cases will help shape how future claims are handled and may lead to broader resolutions.

We are committed to supporting you throughout the Camp Lejeune litigation process. Our involvement spans all levels, from investigating and preparing administrative claims to filing suits and managing settlements. Additionally, Rhon Jones, also serves on the Plaintiff’s Executive Committee for the Camp Lejeune Litigation. 

The Camp Lejeune military training facility was established in 1942 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It’s become one of the Marine Corp’s busiest and largest bases. But from 1953 to 1987, toxic chemicals seeped into people’s everyday lives on base. During that time, more than one million Marines, family members, and civilian workers were exposed to hazardous chemicals linked to serious and lifethreatening illnesses.

Experts believe multiple sources contaminated groundwater near Camp Lejeune, tainting the base’s water supply. Those sources include:

• Spills at industrial sites on base,
• Leaking storage tanks and dumps and storage lots, and
• An off-base dry cleaner’s improper dumping.

In response to this widespread harm, President Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act on August 10, 2022, as part of the Honoring our PACT Act. This law allows people who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days during the contamination period to file claims against the U.S. government for injuries caused by the toxic water. Importantly, the Act removes North Carolina’s restrictive filing deadline, giving victims a longoverdue opportunity to seek fair compensation—separate from VA benefits.