MICHIGAN OFFICIALS ARE WARNING SERVICE MEMBERS about potential scams related to lawsuits over contaminated drinking water on a Marine base in North Carolina.
A recent federal law made it easier for those stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and dealing with certain health issues to sue.
In a new partner video with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, state Attorney General Dana Nessel warned of “bad actors” hoping to take advantage of the situation.
“Many of these so-called veterans advocates and attorneys do not have our veterans’ best interests at heart. And if they are able to secure funds for you, they may help themselves to more of the settlement funds than they really deserve,” Nessel said.
Officials recommend checking into fees, under what circumstances those fees would be owed, and how any settlement would affect existing service benefits.
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