Taxpayers Pick Up Hefty Cost for KBR’s Defense in Iraqi Toxic Exposure Lawsuits

The saga of KBR’s contract work in Iraq during the war is proving more costly than ever for taxpayers.

KBR made millions of dollars off the Iraq war by providing a variety of support services to the U.S. military. Its methods of operation also resulted in servicemen and women being exposed to pollutants and toxins. Some of those exposed have since sued KBR and to add insult to injury, U.S. taxpayers will have to cover KBR’s legal expenses, according to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA).

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