Yes. The water at Camp Lejeune’s Mainside Barracks was contaminated and you may be eligible for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Water Contamination Lawsuit.
Please see our resource dedicated to the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit for answers to all of your questions.
Or, if you’re ready to sign up for the lawsuit, call us today or fill out our intake forms.
Mainside Barracks Water Contamination
If you were like most other Marines at Camp Lejeune, you were housed at the Mainside Barracks. You drank the water there, showered and shaved in it and otherwise used it. What nobody told you was that an extensive list of more than 70 chemicals from the Hadnot Point water treatment facility dangerously contaminated that water and the wells supplying it to the Mainside Barracks. Some of those chemicals were exponentially higher than Environmental Protection Agency safe levels. They’re strongly linked to cancer and other debilitating illnesses. Four of those contaminants follow:
- Trichlorethylene (TCE).
- Perchloroethylene (PCE).
- Vinyl chloride.
Cancers and Illnesses Linked to Camp Lejeune Water
Between 1953 and 1987, hundreds of thousands of Marines bunked at the Mainside Barracks. Decades later, they developed extraordinary rates of cancer and other serious medical conditions. Those included but weren’t limited to the following:
- Brain, bladder, esophageal, lung, kidney, liver, stomach, ovarian, cervical and other cancers.
- Multiple myeloma.
- Parkinson’s disease.
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
- Aplastic anemia.
- Female infertility.
- Birth defects and stillbirths.
- Other disabling or fatal illnesses and conditions.
The Cover-Up
The Marine Corps knew full well how toxic the water was at the Mainside Barracks, but that was kept under wraps. It didn’t warn military or civilian personnel either, and over the years, the applicable North Carolina statute of limitations continued to run on victims. That kept thousands of them from pursuing the justice that they deserved.
What is the Camp Lejeune Justice Act?
For years, victims lobbied strenuously though, and on August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. The legislation permits anybody who lived or worked at the base for 30 days or longer between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, to pursue a lawsuit seeking compensation for the damages that they suffered from cancer or illness caused by the contamination of the water on the base. Take notice that a formal claim must be filed with the federal government before a lawsuit can be filed. Our law firm can do that for you when you retain us. Here’s what you’ll need in order to get started and stand the best chance of prevailing in a Camp Lejeune Justice Act lawsuit:
- Documents showing residence at Mainside Barracks.
- Your military service records showing the dates and locations served.
- Copies of all applicable medical records and bills.
- Records of any disability or compensation benefits paid.
The Statute of Limitations
The time limit for bringing a lawsuit under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is short. It only extends to August 10, 2024, so you must act with all due diligence. Unless your claim notice is still pending, it’s highly likely that any lawsuit filed beyond August 10, 2024, will be dismissed forever.
If you think you might be eligible to bring a lawsuit under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, contact our Camp Lejeune Justice Act lawyer here at Maison Law at your earliest possible convenience for a free consultation and case evaluation. We’re going to listen to you closely, and we’ll answer your questions too. After that, we’ll advise you on how we believe that you should proceed. If we’re retained to represent you, our objective will be to obtain the highest settlement or award that you deserve.
