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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
In 1982, toxic chemicals that have the potential to cause cancer were found in the drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.
Anyone who was present at Camp Lejeune between the years of 1953 and 1987 may have been exposed to toxic substances in the water. People who may have been exposed to water contamination at Camp Lejeune may include: Veterans, Family members, Workers, and others.
What Caused Camp Lejeune Water Contamination?
The cause of water contamination at Camp Lejeune is primarily due to spills and leaks from underground storage tanks, waste disposal sites, businesses, and more. Due to the negligent conditions, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) were found in the water serving the housing and a variety of other buildings on the base.
These VOCs included Dry cleaning solvents, Degreasers, and nearly seventy (70) other hazardous chemicals.
Who Qualifies for the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit?
Individuals who qualify for the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit must have lived or worked at Camp Lejeune for more than 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987.
Due to the decades of water contamination that occurred, the Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit may apply to you, a family member, or a loved one who lived at Camp Lejeune and suffered health effects due to negligence of the responsible party.
How Can You Be Exposed To Contaminated Water?
Exposure to contaminated water can happen in many ways. The most common ways you may have been exposed to contaminated water are: drinking the contaminated water, bathing in the contaminated water, using contaminated water while cleaning, and cooking with contaminated water.
Health Conditions Linked To Camp Lejeune Water Contamination:
Cancer - Ovarian Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Adult Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Liver Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer.
Non-Cancer - Perkinson’s Disease, Aplastic Anemia, Cardiac Effects, Scleroderma, Neurobehavioral Effects, Miscarriage, Birth Injury, Birth Defects, Renal Toxicity.