Toxic

Wave of Fraudulent Claims Threatens $21 Billion Payout for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims

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ATLANTA, GA – The government’s plan to compensate victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina has led to a surge in fraudulent claims, posing a significant challenge to what could be one of the largest mass tort cases in history. Lawyers and auditors have detected numerous suspicious claims, many of which were based on doctored medical records and false reports of illnesses. Some claimants were even recruited through call centers based in India. This wave of fraudulent claims has been particularly damaging to the Camp Lejeune case due to several factors. The … Read more

Wave of Fraudulent Claims Threaten Government’s Billion-Dollar Payout for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims

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Jacksonville, North Carolina – The government’s plan to compensate victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune is facing a significant challenge. Fraudulent claims are pouring in, threatening to disrupt or taint what could potentially become one of the largest mass tort cases ever. Mikal Watts, a Texas attorney whose firm represents 6,000 Camp Lejeune clients, revealed that their internal auditors have identified numerous bogus referrals from other law firms. These referrals, involving both Camp Lejeune and other cases, often rely on doctored medical records and fabricated reports of diseases or illnesses. Shockingly, some potential plaintiffs … Read more

Campaign for Justice: Veterans’ Toxic Water Claims Surge as Compensation Deadline Approaches

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Elizabethtown, North Carolina – For nearly four decades, Jerry Ensminger has returned to Onslow Beach, a stretch of shoreline in North Carolina where his young daughter, Janey, once played in the sand. They would often visit the beach together, searching for shells and shark teeth as they navigated the challenges of her leukemia diagnosis. Now, as Ensminger approaches the end of his journey for justice, more than 129,000 veterans, workers, and their relatives have submitted claims for compensation due to exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune. The upcoming deadline in August is expected to … Read more

The 2024 Toxic Tort and Environmental Practitioners Conference Comes to Philadelphia: Don’t Miss Out on Top Industry Insights and Networking Opportunities!

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Philadelphia, PA – The city of Brotherly Love is set to host the nation’s premier conference for toxic tort and environmental practitioners from March 20th to 22nd, 2024. With an impressive lineup of best-in-class CLE sessions, networking opportunities, and unique ways to connect with colleagues, this event promises to be a must-attend for legal professionals in these fields. Attendees will have the chance to explore Philadelphia through a range of networking events that cater to diverse interests. From historical landmarks to culinary delights, the city offers something for everyone. Additionally, participants will earn continuing legal … Read more