According to paperwork filed with the North Carolina Federal Court, the Navy has received 130,000 claims for Camp Lejeune water lawsuits. It has been revealed that only about 1,400 Camp Lejeune water lawsuits have been filed in Federal Court in the Eastern District Court of North Carolina.
According to paperwork filed with the North Carolina Federal Court, the Navy has received 130,000 claims for Camp Lejeune water lawsuits. It has been revealed that only about 1,400 Camp Lejeune water lawsuits have been filed in Federal Court in the Eastern District Court of North Carolina. Plaintiffs may only file lawsuits against Camp Lejeune in the Eastern District Court of North Carolina.
In addition, the Navy Jag made a questionable request in the Camp Lejeune litigation, attempting to block victims from receiving Jury trials. According to the Jag, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act does not explicitly grant victims the right to a jury trial when suing the United States for water contamination. They also sought to connect this act with the Federal Tort Claims Act, which typically does not allow for jury trials. However, it is unlikely that this motion will be granted by the respected judges overseeing the case. It is concerning that these defense lawyers are trying to deprive victims of their right to a jury trial in North Carolina. They fear that a series of large verdicts in favor of victims could result in significant financial losses for the government. The odds are already against them as North Carolina juries tend to be pro-military and anti-government. Additionally, the government has accepted responsibility for most of these claims, making it even more difficult for their attorneys to defend against potentially astronomical awards for damages and wrongful death cases at Camp Lejeune. Once there are several high-profile verdicts in favor of victims, it will become increasingly challenging for the government to settle with other claimants without facing demands for similar compensation.