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KBR update: Halliburton joined in Bixby v. KBR

Yesterday, we filed an updated complaint in Bixby v. KBR. Here’s a copy Bixby Fourth amended complaint. The new complaint adds Halliburton defendants. For those interested, here’s what happened. The legal team representing the sick veterans made Freedom of Information Act requests to the U.S. Army. It took a… Continue Reading →

Live in Doha–chasing KBR and Halliburton

So there are many advantages to chasing KBR witnesses around the globe. One is getting out to see new and different places. And that’s part of my mantra as I get oriented on the ground in Doha. I left Portland Friday morning our time, and traveled for about 24 hours,… Continue Reading →

Judge Papak denies KBR’s Motions to Dismiss-Again

In a ground-breaking opinion issued hours ago, Magistrate Judge Paul Papak denied KBR’s motions to dismiss in Bixby v. KBR. I’ve attached a pdf copy of the opinion here: 89 – Opinion and Order For law geeks: It’s a detailed opinion addressing subject matter jurisdiction that touches on political… Continue Reading →

KBR goes loud

Just came across this passionate and detailed response by KBR to questions posed by MSNBC regarding our soldiers’ sodium dichromate exposure at the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant in Iraq.  “Wow,” is about all I can muster by way of comment. I really can’t wait to try… Continue Reading →

Update: Bixby v. KBR-today’s story

Mike Doyle and I were in court this morning fighting off more KBR motions. The KBR defendants asked Judge Papak to prohibit us from taking discovery because–according to KBR–their motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction required no discovery. They also asked Judge Papak to prohibit discovery until… Continue Reading →