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Camp Lejeune Litigation on Track, First Settlements Reached, and Unpublished Cancer Study
December 1, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Jacksonville, N.C November has been a big month for Camp Lejeune attorneys. Litigation is on track – literally. Discovery is divided into two tracks of five illnesses each and the first lawsuits are slated for 2024. The first government settlements have finally been accepted and Reuters reported an unpublished study finding elevated Camp Lejeune cancer rates at the U.S. military base, which could result in even more Camp Lejeune lawsuits.
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Camp LeJeune Master and Short Form Complaint
October 30, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA To help hundreds and thousands of Camp LeJeune plaintiffs claiming contaminated water caused serious health issues, lawyers have filed a Master Complaint outlining and defining all their common allegations and claims. And to streamline litigation for bringing new Camp LeJeune lawsuits, plaintiffs can take some of these allegations and claims and adopt them in a Short Form complaint. Each plaintiff, however, is still required to individually establish that their injury is “at least as likely as not” caused by exposure to water on the base.
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Camp LeJeune Lawsuits at a Crawl as More Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed
August 24, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA Covering up contaminated water at Camp LeJeune has been called a “crime against humanity” but with the passing of the PACT Act, the Marine Corps had a chance to make things right, to compensate its veterans and civilians who were exposed to the toxic water. But to make matters worse than they already are, countless victims are still waiting for relief. One year after the act was passed, not one of more than 75,000 claims filed under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act has been settled.
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Add Dental Problems to Camp Lejeune Injuries
July 10, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Jacksonville, NC A number of veterans and their families who were stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 believe their dental issues are linked to contaminated water at the Marine Corps base. Think about brushing your teeth with toxic chemicals every day for years. And a study shows that children who were exposed to Camp Lejeune toxic water have a high prevalence of dental problems.
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Attorney Discusses Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuits
August 12, 2022. By Jane Mundy.
Garden City, NY “Attorneys have been lobbying many years for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act and now we see an opportunity for justice, an opportunity for victims to file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit,” says attorney Gary Falkowitz.
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Marine at Camp LeJeune with Cancer Concerned about Children
August 4, 2022. By Jane Mundy.
Raleigh, NC Patrick and his wife spent three years at Camp LeJeune – long enough to develop health problems from contaminated water. “When I first heard about the contamination I was extremely concerned,” says Patrick. “None of us had heard about the toxic water until a few years ago, and now I am extremely mad.”
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Attorney Discusses RICO Lawsuit Involving Governor and Oil Companies: California’s “Water-Gate”
June 6, 2015. By Jane Mundy.
Bakersfield, CA Just when you think the water situation in California can’t get much worse, fracking in Kern County has resulted in contaminated water that has so far killed one plaintiff’s cherry orchard. A RICO lawsuit filed two days ago claims that Governor Jerry Brown’s office ordered the California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) to approve permits to inject contaminated water, which violates the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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“The potential impact to our food supply and water supply is enormous,” says attorney Patricia Oliver.
Kern County Group Files RICO Lawsuit Against Governor and Oil Companies
June 3, 2015. By LAS Staff Writer.
Los Angeles (June 3, 2015) (Press Release) The Committee to Protect Agricultural Water, a citizen organization comprised of farmers and individuals concerned about California’s drinking water, filed a civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) complaint in Federal Court. The RICO Complaint alleges that Governor Jerry Brown’s office ordered the California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (“DOGGR”) to approve permits to inject contaminated water in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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Fracking Linked to Adrenal Problems
March 24, 2015. By Jane Mundy.
Valley Grove, WV Five years ago Mollie and her husband purchased their dream home in the country. Chesapeake Energy a few years later started fracking nearby and their dream turned into a nightmare. Mollie believes her adrenal issues and other health problems are directly caused by hydraulic fracturing contamination.
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New York State to Permanently Ban Hydraulic Fracturing in 2015
December 22, 2014. By Gordon Gibb.
New York, NY Opponents of fracking and those concerned over the health effects of hydraulic fracturing water contamination and similar issues are applauding a decision by the administration of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to ban fracking in the state of New York. At a press conference December 17, Cuomo noted that potential health issues and risks to the environment stemming from a state review were too compelling to ignore.
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- Study: People Who Live Near Fracking Sites More Likely to Report Health Problems By Heidi Turner (Sep-24-14)
- Fracking Lawsuit Based on Nuisance Dismissed By Jane Mundy (Aug-18-14)
- New Earthquake-Fracking Lawsuits? By Jane Mundy (Jul-6-14)
- Fracking—the Great Divide By Jane Mundy (Jun-3-14)
- Fracking Verdict Positive News for People Sickened by Fracking Contamination By Jane Mundy (May-20-14)
- Texas Family Wins Landmark $3 Million Verdict Against Fracking Operator By The National Trial Lawyers (Apr-29-14)
- Ohio Links Fracking to Earthquakes By Heidi Turner (Apr-21-14)
- Is Fracking Linked to Earthquakes? By Heidi Turner (Mar-18-14)
- Fracking Leads to Cracks in Home Foundation and Water Contamination By Jane Mundy (Feb-21-14)
- Celebs Join Fracking Fight By Jane Mundy (Jan-16-14)
- Fracking Elves Deliver Early Christmas Present By Jane Mundy (Dec-24-13)
- Wyoming Supreme Court to Hear Fracking Lawsuit By Heidi Turner (Nov-3-13)
- Celebrities in Solidarity with Anti-Fracking Protesters in New Brunswick By Jane Mundy (Oct-20-13)
- California Ocean Fracking: Another Fraccident Waiting to Happen? By Jane Mundy (Oct-15-13)
- Fracking Company Sent Packing By Jane Mundy (Sep-25-13)
- From Gavel to Shackles: Celeb and Sierra Club Protest Fracking By Jane Mundy (Aug-20-13)
- Hyrdraulic Fracking Causes Earthquakes, Study Finds By Lucy Campbell (Jul-17-13)
- The Case against Fracking: Forensic Chemist Weighs In By Jane Mundy (Jul-7-13)
- New Brunswick First Nation Says No Fracking By Jane Mundy (Jun-9-13)
- “We Can Light Our Water on Fire,” Says Fracking Victim By Jane Mundy (May-19-13)
- Legislators Trying to Temporarily Stall California Fracking By Gordon Gibb (Apr-21-13)
- Fracking Lawsuits Filed by Those For and Against It By Heidi Turner (Mar-24-13)
- “Frack Hack” Diagnosis: Fracking Lawsuit By Jane Mundy (Feb-18-13)
- Hydraulic Fracking Hits the Big Screen By Gordon Gibb (Jan-16-13)
- Colorado Town Faces Lawsuits Over Fracking Ban By Gordon Gibb (Dec-8-12)
- Hydraulic Fracturing Water Contamination Leads to California Lawsuit By Heidi Turner (Nov-14-12)
- “Fracking Contaminated My Well Water” By Jane Mundy (Oct-18-12)
- Fracking and Legal Recourse: Attorney Weighs In By Jane Mundy (Sep-25-12)
- Famous Musician Weighs In On Hydraulic Fracking By Gordon Gibb (Sep-6-12)
- Hydraulic Fracking Plaintiffs Reportedly Agree to Settle By Gordon Gibb (Aug-22-12)
- Is Fracking Causing Earthquakes? By Lucy Campbell (Jan-4-12)
- Fracturing Contamination Found in Landmark Study By Gordon Gibb (May-12-11)
- EPA to Investigate Hydraulic Fracking's Effects on Drinking Water By Lucy Campbell (Apr-6-11)
- Texas Town Officials Agree on Moratorium for Hydraulic Fracking By Charles Benson (Apr-6-11)
- Recipe for Fracking Soup Is a Mystery By Gordon Gibb (Mar-7-11)
- Upstate New York Community Launches Fracking Suit By Brenda Craig (Feb-25-11)
- New York Governor Halts Fracking Until July By Gordon Gibb (Dec-16-10)