November 2026
Dear Clients, we are excited to share additional ways to keep you informed and answer your questions about the Camp Lejeune Litigation.
First, we created an AI Assistant to answer your questions, alert you when there is an important update, and to let you know if there is anything that we need from you. Our AI Assistant can contact you by phone message, phone call, and e-mail, and can accept your phone calls. Starting now, when you need to call us, please call our AI Assistant so that we can quickly answer your question, provide information that you need, and connect you to the correct team member if you need more help. When you need to call us, start with our AI Assistant at phone number (346)-680-1490
Second, we created this website to show you the status of the litigation and to update you with important new information, such as any announcement about a potential global settlement. You will want to save this website as a Bookmark or Favorite so that you can return to it to see what is going on, and we want you to keep coming back.
Now, here is what is happening in the litigation.
1. Expectations of a Global Settlement Announcement Soon
There has been an expectation of a global settlement announcement soon because the Federal Judges in North Carolina had ordered the DOJ, the court appointed Settlement Masters, and the Plaintiff Leadership Group (“PLG”) to make substantial progress in reaching a global settlement by October 30, 2026. We know that there have been good faith negotiations and progress, but yet that day came and went without any announcement.
Many of us expected, and still do, that even if a global settlement is not yet finalized, that there should be an announcement to inform everyone about progress and timing of a potential settlement. We remain hopeful that there will be an announcement before the end of this year. When there is an announcement, we will notify you and direct you to our website so that you can read the announcement and our comments about it. It will be very important to understand if there is a finalized settlement agreement with all the details, or an agreement on some parts of a deal but not all, and how much longer will it take to finalize all details.
2. Status of Claims filed with DON.
DON is understaffed, overwhelmed, and way behind in reviewing 400,000 claims. DON is also unable to obtain VA medical records and National Archives military records that it long promised to do, and so we have been ordering, processing, and reviewing these records by the thousands.
DON is only reviewing claims that might qualify for the Elective Option Program (“EO Program”). You can learn more about the EO Program by clicking this link: Public Guidance on Elective Option for Camp Lejeune Justice Act Claims 9.15.23 (Revised FAQs + chart).pdf We are pleased to have secured a number of EO Program settlements for our clients, and more are coming. If you receive an offer, we will contact you right away. Claims that do not qualify under the EO Program are valid and we continue to fight for compensation.
We continue to collaborate with DON on every claim and provide them with all of the information and evidence required to prove the claim. If we are missing any information or evidence to prove your claim, then we will continue to contact you. Whether you are contacted by our AI Assistant or our client services team Advoc8se, it is important you respond and communicate.
You can also learn more about the claims process and find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) by clicking this link: Click Here to Review the FAQ
We also invite you to watch a video clip from earlier this year by one of our attorneys. Click this VIDEO LINK to view the video.
3. Status of Lawsuits filed in Federal Court in North Carolina.
About 3,700 lawsuits have been filed in Federal Court, the Eastern District of North Carolina. DOJ lawyers defend the lawsuits on behalf of the United States. The Court created three “Tracks” of illnesses for litigation. Track 1 consists of Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and Parkinson’s Disease. Track 2 consists of Prostate Cancer, Non-Cancer Kidney Disease, Lung Cancer, Liver Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Track 3 injuries have not been confirmed by the Court.
The first bellwether trial was completed recently, and another trial is on schedule soon. These trials are conducted in front of the Federal Judge, who also acts as the jury. The Judge has not reached a decision on the first trial and has not said when a decision will be made. You can learn more about the trials and more from a website that the PLG created by clicking this link: In Re: Camp Lejeune Water Litigation
4. DOJ Warning on Pursuing a Fraudulent Claim.
DOJ has referred fraudulent claims to the FBI for criminal investigation. DOJ requires that we remind you that pursuing a fraudulent claim can result in criminal penalties and fines. If you do not have the injury you claim, or if you were never on base Camp Lejeune, or if you have been scammed to get involved, then call our AI Assistant and let us know that you want to quit the claim before this goes further.
Finally, we know how important this Camp Lejeune claim is to you, and rest assured that we remain fully engaged in advocating for you. We will keep you informed as we move forward. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Respectfully yours,
Pulaski Law Firm, PLLC & Your ADVOC8SE Team
