Courtroom illustrations - Bixby, et al v. KBR , Inc

Description: This is a sketchbook filled with drawings that were drawn in the courtroom during the case, illustrating the witnesses, lawyers, and experts who testified. 37 pages total out of 100 page sketchbook Each page, signed and dated. ______ Bixby, et al. v. KBR, Inc. et al. was a lawsuit filed in 2009 by a group of Oregon National Guard members against military contractor KBR, Inc., and its subsidiaries. The plaintiffs alleged that KBR was negligent in operating a water treatment plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq, which resulted in them being exposed to contaminated water that caused them to develop various health problems. The Lawyers: Plaintiffs: The plaintiffs were represented by a team of lawyers from the Oregon law firm of Ater Wynne LLP, led by Bruce Ater. Defendants: KBR was represented by the law firm of Perkins Coie LLP. The Parties: Plaintiffs: The plaintiffs were 32 Oregon National Guard members who served in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. They alleged that they were exposed to contaminated water at the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant, which caused them to develop a variety of health problems, including cancer, respiratory problems, and gastrointestinal problems. Defendants: The defendants were KBR, Inc., and its subsidiaries Kellogg, Brown & Root Services, Inc., KBR Technical Services, Inc., and Overseas Administration Services, Ltd. KBR was the primary contractor responsible for operating the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant. The Outcome: The case went to trial in 2012. The jury found that KBR was negligent but that its negligence did not cause the plaintiffs' health problems. The jury awarded the plaintiffs $2.2 million in damages, but the judge overturned the verdict on the grounds that the jury's findings were inconsistent. The plaintiffs appealed the verdict, but the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the judge's decision. The Significance of the Case: Bixby, et al. v. KBR was a significant case because it was one of the first cases to hold a military contractor accountable for its actions in Iraq. The case also raised important questions about the safety of the water supply in Iraq and the potential health risks faced by soldiers who served there. - Summary by BardAI

Price: 1275 USD

Location: Portland, Oregon

End Time: 2024-11-22T22:08:16.000Z

Shipping Cost: 95 USD