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Between the 1950s and 1980s, the water supply at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with various toxic chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), as well as other hazardous substances. The contamination was primarily a result of leaking underground storage tanks and industrial activities on the base.
How Does This Affect Me?
The contaminated water at Camp Lejeune posed serious health risks to those who lived and worked on the base, including military personnel, their families, and civilian employees. The exposure to these toxic chemicals has been linked to a range of health problems, including various types of cancer, birth defects, neurological disorders, and other serious illnesses.
In response to the health issues arising from the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, legal actions were taken by affected individuals seeking compensation for their health problems and related damages. This is where Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) can play a role.
What is Multidistrict Litigation?
MDL is a legal process used in the United States federal court system to streamline and centralize similar lawsuits involving multiple plaintiffs against common defendants. It's used when numerous lawsuits are filed in various federal courts across the country, all involving similar claims arising from the same set of facts or circumstances, such as the Camp Lejeune water contamination case.
Here's how MDR Law could help through Multidistrict Litigation:
- Centralization: MDL allows all individual cases related to the Camp Lejeune water issue to be transferred to a single federal district court. This centralization helps to streamline proceedings, reduce duplication of efforts, and ensure consistent rulings.
- Efficiency: Centralizing similar cases can make the litigation process more efficient by consolidating pretrial proceedings such as discovery and evidence gathering. This can save time and resources for both the plaintiffs and the defendants.
- Expertise: Specializing in MDL cases, MDR Law has experience and expertise in handling complex cases involving environmental contamination and health-related issues. We can pool our resources, knowledge, and legal strategies to provide the best possible representation for our clients.
- Negotiations and Settlements: With many cases consolidated, it can facilitate negotiations and potential settlements between plaintiffs and defendants. Settlements might include compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
- Trial Coordination: If cases within the MDL do not settle and proceed to trial, the MDL court can coordinate and manage the trial schedule, ensuring that the cases move forward in an organized and efficient manner.
MDR Law can help individuals affected by the Camp Lejeune water issue by representing their interests in the MDL process, advocating for compensation, and seeking justice for the health problems and damages they have suffered due to the contamination.
Don’t wait any longer – contact MDR LAW LLC online or by phone to schedule a consultation. (312) 500-7944