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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsVets Can Finally Sue Contractors for Cancer Caused by War
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/02/02/possible-relief-for-vets-sick-from-war-zone-burns-pits.htmlI talked to hundreds of people who believed they were sick from the burn pits. Airmen who had been stationed a mile up the road from Balads pit returned with respiratory diseases, immune-system issues and cancer. One hopeful young combat vet died within weeks of my conversation with her.
The reporting led to Congressional hearings, a ban on burn pits and a burn pit registry. But its not enough.
Recently, the Supreme Court found that lawsuits against the American contractor that operated the burn pits, KBR, could move forward. KBR had argued that it couldnt be sued because it had operated the burn pits for the government. The Court issued no statement, but the lawsuits will go back to trial courts....
I figure theres money to be made on those class-action suits, and, therefore, money will finally be poured into trying to ascertain what troops were exposed to, as well as the effects of those exposures. That means veterans could ultimately get the benefits and health care theyve earned, rather than the run-around Ive heard about for seven years as vets try to get help.
The reporting led to Congressional hearings, a ban on burn pits and a burn pit registry. But its not enough.
Recently, the Supreme Court found that lawsuits against the American contractor that operated the burn pits, KBR, could move forward. KBR had argued that it couldnt be sued because it had operated the burn pits for the government. The Court issued no statement, but the lawsuits will go back to trial courts....
I figure theres money to be made on those class-action suits, and, therefore, money will finally be poured into trying to ascertain what troops were exposed to, as well as the effects of those exposures. That means veterans could ultimately get the benefits and health care theyve earned, rather than the run-around Ive heard about for seven years as vets try to get help.
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Vets Can Finally Sue Contractors for Cancer Caused by War (Original Post)
KamaAina
Mar 2016
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Turbineguy
(37,208 posts)1. So,
being friends with Dick Cheney not only can get you shot, but sued as well?
spanone
(135,633 posts)2. ...and the locals who lived in the area.....?
screwed.
underpants
(182,274 posts)3. Good, but....
Unless they act together they will get extended endlessly by the contractors who have plenty of money.
tblue37
(64,979 posts)4. KnR for visibility. nt