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In Re: KBR, Inc., Burn Pit Litigation

  1. July 20, 2017

    KBR Not Liable For Iraq Toxic Burn Pits, Judge Rules

    A Maryland federal judge tossed a multidistrict litigation against defense contractor KBR Inc. on Wednesday over allegations that the company exposed military personnel to toxic fumes in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying the decision to use open burn pits was the military's decision, driven by the "exigencies of war."

  2. January 17, 2017

    KBR Asks Judge To Nix Iraq Toxic Burn Pit MDL

    Defense contractor KBR Inc. on Friday asked a Maryland federal court to toss a multidistrict litigation over allegations that the company exposed military personnel to toxic fumes from a burn pit in Iraq, saying that the court does not have jurisdiction over military battlefield decisions.

  3. November 10, 2016

    GIs' Toxic Burn Pit MDL Paused For Lead Atty's Illness

    A Maryland federal judge hit pause Thursday on the remaining discovery deadlines in multidistrict litigation alleging service members were exposed to toxic fumes from a KBR Inc.-operated burn pit in Iraq, after counsel for the military personnel fell ill.

  4. August 24, 2016

    Judge Asked To Deny KBR's Discovery Bid In Burn Pit MDL

    Military personnel asked a Maryland federal judge Wednesday to deny KBR Inc.'s motion for them to respond to certain discovery requests in multidistrict litigation contending service members were exposed to toxic fumes from a burn pit the defense contractor allegedly operated in Iraq, arguing that it would impose "an enormous burden" on them.

  5. August 23, 2016

    Soldiers Say KBR Violating Discovery Rules In Burn Pit MDL

    Military personnel urged a Maryland federal judge Monday to force KBR Inc. to adhere to its deposition schedule in multidistrict litigation alleging service members were exposed to toxic fumes from a burn pit the defense contractor purportedly operated in Iraq, saying KBR is flouting discovery rules by seeking declarations.

  6. June 20, 2016

    KBR Blasts 'Parade Of Falsehoods' In Soldiers' Burn Pit MDL

    KBR assailed the discovery efforts of a group of soldiers in Maryland federal court Friday, arguing their motion to compel on already-set timelines is simply trying to pad the record of the multidistrict litigation, over hazardous wastes allegedly burned in open-air pits at military bases, with "frivolous" discovery process complaints.

  7. January 19, 2016

    KBR Calls Soldiers' Info Bid In Burn Pit Suit 'Deja Vu'

    Military contractor KBR on Tuesday urged a Maryland federal court to reject a bid by a group of soldiers to expand the discovery process in a lawsuit claiming KBR burned hazardous waste in open-air pits at their bases.

  8. January 12, 2016

    KBR Burn Pit Case Should See Wider Discovery, Court Told

    A group of soldiers and military base personnel asked Monday for an expanded discovery process as they pursue claims that contractor KBR operated a burn pit at a military base in Iraq, saying KBR should share documents relating to a higher number of military bases and raising other concerns.

  9. December 23, 2015

    KBR's Bid To Nix Burn Pit Claims Punted Over Discovery

    A Maryland federal judge stayed KBR's move to ax allegations it operated a burn pit at a military base in Iraq Wednesday, calling the current accelerated discovery unfair to both sides, despite KBR's warnings a delay would be "rewarding bad behavior" by soldiers allegedly exposed to toxic fumes.

  10. December 22, 2015

    KBR Accused Of Ignoring Procedure Rules In Burn Pit MDL

    Soldiers and other personnel allegedly sickened by a burn pit they say KBR operated at a U.S. military base in Iraq blasted the contractor in Maryland federal court Tuesday for purportedly ignoring the rules of federal procedure with "unfair accusations" to which they have no time to respond.

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