3M’s $12.2B PFAS Settlement & VA Misinforms Camp Lejeune Survivors

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Elisa D'Amico sat down with esteemed trial attorney Hunter Shkolnik for a thought-provoking interview, delving into the intricate complexities and challenges surrounding major litigations concerning toxic water contamination cases, including the Camp Lejeune lawsuits and the PFAS/AFFF lawsuits. As they embarked on this journey, they aimed to shed light on the struggles faced by veterans, the government's misleading tactics, and the impact of the recent $12.2B PFAS settlement offer by 3M. Their conversation also touched upon ongoing legal efforts in personal injury cases, highlighting the tireless pursuit of justice for those affected by toxic water contamination.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;"> One of the key topics they explored was the VA's handling of disability benefits for Camp Lejeune survivors. Shkolnik exposed how the VA misleads veterans affected by the Camp Lejeune water contamination by falsely claiming that filing a lawsuit would inevitably impact their disability benefits. He clarified that such claims are misleading, emphasizing that filing a claim does not automatically affect disability benefits. The decision to settle or go to trial lies in the hands of the plaintiff, not the attorney. They highlighted the devastating consequences of veterans missing out on potential recovery due to false information and the importance of spreading awareness about the filing deadline.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;"> Shkolnik and D’Amico unveiled the government's use of scare tactics to discourage veterans from exercisi