Rep. Murphy Introduces the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act to Speed Up Lawsuits and Cap Legal Fees
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Veterans who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 would benefit from an easier legal standard to prove their health claims, expanded court options for faster trials, guaranteed jury trial rights, and expedited case handling. Tens of thousands of veterans have pending claims, and these changes directly improve their chances of receiving compensation for illnesses linked to contaminated water at the base.
“the individual was present at Camp Lejeune for a period of not less than 30 days, whether or not consecutive”
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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The Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act has strong bipartisan support. The bill seeks to remedy the 'logjam' of over 400,000 claims by expanding court jurisdiction to all federal districts in the 4th Circuit and explicitly guaranteeing the right to a jury trial for victims.
A group of North Carolina lawmakers introduced a bill to ensure victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune receive fair judicial review. The legislation proposes capping attorney fees at 20-25% and allowing cases to be heard in any federal court in North or South Carolina to reduce backlogs.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025
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