Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Update 2026, First Trials Expected This Year as 409K Claims Remain Stuck—What Veterans Must Know
The Camp Lejeune lawsuit enters 2026 with first bellwether trials expected to begin after years of delays, while 409,910 administrative claims remain stuck with the Navy and over 3,700 federal lawsuits await resolution. The government has paid approximately $530 million through its Elective Option settlement program, offering between $100,000 and $550,000 per qualifying case. However,…








