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• Navy Water Contamination Lawsuits Filed Over Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Leaks in Hawaii

  September 30, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The U.S. navy faces a growing number of lawsuits over water contamination linked to jet fuel spills at its Red Hill storage facility in Hawaii.

• Government Denied Prior Camp Lejeune Disability Claims “Prematurely”, VA Inspector General Says

  September 29, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report reveals the VA mishandled thousands of Camp Lejeune disability claims over the years.

• PFAS Settlement Over Drinking Water Contamination Will Result in $54 Million Payment by 3M, Wolverine

  September 26, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has granted preliminary approval for a $54 million PFAS drinking water contamination settlement with 3M and Wolverine Worldwide.

• Camp Lejeune Water Caused Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, Interstitial Nephritis: Lawsuit

  September 23, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A former U.S. marine says health problems caused by Camp Lejeune water contamination ruined his life, causing health problems and an inability to hold down jobs.

• AFFF Lawsuits Over PFAS Chemicals Cleared to Continue, After Judge Rejects “Government Contractor” Defense

  September 20, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has rejected a 3M motion for summary judgment to dismiss all AFFF lawsuits over PFAS chemical water contamination.

• Motion to Consolidate Camp Lejeune Justice Act Lawsuits Denied By U.S. District Judge

  September 19, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  As Camp Lejeune lawsuits pile up in federal court, a U.S. District Judge has rejected a call to consolidate them before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• About 5,000 Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Injury Claims Already Filed Since New Law Enacted Last Month

  September 15, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. Navy indicates it has received 5,000 Camp Lejeune water contamination claims in just a month.

• Military Base Water Contamination Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Firefighting Foam Manufacturers

  September 14, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit seeks to represent those who have been exposed to toxic firefighter foam through water contamination on military bases.

• Water Contamination Lawsuits Against Firefighter Foam Manufacturers To Be Selected For First Bellwether Trial

  September 6, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has ordered parties involved in firefighter foam water contamination lawsuits to come up with a list of preferences for which cases should serve as the first bellwether trials.

• Camp Lejeune Birth Defects Lawsuit Filed By Six Military Family Members Exposed to Water In Utero

  August 31, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new Camp Lejeune lawsuit claims the contaminated water on the base led to plaintiffs being born with crippling birth defects.