The giant military contractor responsible for the burn pits successfully argued in lower courts that it was acting under Pentagon supervision and is immune from liability. The veterans, however, claimed that KBR was negligent and violated its contract with the military by exposing troops to toxins.
from Kaiser Health News http://bit.ly/2Hezlyh
January 16, 2019
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Health News, Kaiser Health News
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Long Battle Over Burn Pits’ Negative Health Effects To Veterans Ends As Supreme Court Passes On Case
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