FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Three North Dakota men who were stationed with the military in Iraq are suing military contractors Halliburton Co. and KBR, Inc., alleging the companies exposed them to toxic fumes and ash from burn pits used for waste.
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Fargo by Patrick Cassidy of Fargo, William Dutton of Bismarck and Christopher Kozel of the Minot Air Force Base.
The lawsuit claims the contractors burned everything from human remains to dangerous chemicals and medical waste in the open-air pits. Similar lawsuits against the contractors have been filed in 33 other states.
KBR has denied the allegations and says it follows military regulations on the disposal of waste.
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The lawsuits in other states have been merged under U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus in Greenbelt, Md., for pretrial proceedings.
The Fargo lawsuit asks that the companies cover future medical expenses and pay other unspecified compensation.
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