Answer · The Camp Lejeune lawsuit is a mass tort against U.S. Government (Navy) alleging Cancers, Parkinson's, miscarriage, birth defects, consolidated in EDNC consolidated proceedings. TortSignal scores this litigation 61/100 with a late-stage campaign currently closed. Estimated case value: $100K – $550K per Elective Option / higher via litigation.
Statute of limitations under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act expired August 2024. Existing claims continue through administrative and EDNC litigation tracks. Government settlement framework in development.
Signal Score
61
Opportunity Score
55
Risk Score (lower is better)
48
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Filing velocity · last 12 weeks
394 filings / wk
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Estimated case value range
$100K – $550K per Elective Option / higher via litigation
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Defendant(s)
U.S. Government (Navy)
Competition
high
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Who qualifies
Individuals exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune (1953–1987) for ≥30 days who developed listed conditions. Filing deadline has passed for new claims.
Litigation status
Filing deadline expired Aug 2024. Existing 250,000+ claims processing through Navy administrative track and EDNC litigation. Elective Option settlement matrix active.
Lead jurisdiction
Eastern North Carolina
Apr 10, 2026 · DOJ
Navy expands Elective Option matrix for Tier 2 conditions
Apr 02, 2026 · Law360
EDNC court schedules first Camp Lejeune bellwether for Q3 2026
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Veterans and family members exposed to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 developed cancers and other serious conditions linked to TCE, PCE, and benzene contamination.
Individuals exposed for at least 30 days during the contamination period with diagnosed listed conditions. The new-claim filing deadline expired August 2024.
Elective Option settlements range from $100,000 to $550,000. Litigation track values may be higher depending on injury severity.
Approximately 250,000 claims are processing through the Navy administrative track and EDNC litigation. First bellwether trials scheduled for Q3 2026.
No new intake — the filing window is closed. Focus on managing existing inventory via the Elective Option matrix or litigation track based on injury tier.
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