“While things have moved slowly in the past, I strongly believe that since the court entered this leadership order…we're going to see things happen and move much, much quicker.”
Mona Lisa Wallace, co-lead counsel for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act litigation team, joins Voices of NCAJ host Amber Nimocks to offer updates on the litigation and a preview of NCAJ’s upcoming CLE. A hundred thousand claims have already been filed under the year-old act, which aims to bring justice to veterans and civilians poisoned or killed by the Marine Base's contaminated water supply between 1953 and 1987.
The founder of Wallace & Graham, P.A., Mona Lisa discusses the future of the litigation, the concerns of attorneys handling claims, the public outreach resources that will be available for lawyers as the litigation process unfolds and the need for collaboration among lawyers handling the cases.
Don’t miss out! On Sept. 27, 2023 Mona Lisa and several other leaders of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act litigation will present a CLE providing updates on the status of the claims process. Visit ncaj.com/events to register!
🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️
Name: Mona Lisa Wallace
Connect: Wallace & Graham, P.A.
💡 Episode Highlights 💡
[01:52] Camp Lejeune Justice Act Litigation–The 30,000-Foot View: Mona Lisa provides an overview of the Camp Lejeune litigation after the passing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.
[04:46] Assembling the Litigation Team: As one of six co-lead counsels, Mona Lisa discusses the role of the leadership team.
[07:10] Unchartered Territory: Typically in big cases, liability is at issue, but Mona Lisa explains how this litigation is unique.
[13:05] Latent Diseases, Justice Delayed: There are challenges with the Camp Lejeune litigation because many plaintiffs are now deceased or in their 60s and older.
[17:28] Words of Wisdom for Fellow Lawyers: Mona Lisa provides practical tips for lawyers new to cases like the Camp Lejeune litigation.
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