$76 million awarded against Army contractor by Oregon federal jury, for exposing 12 soldiers to carcinogens
BLANK v. KBR, Inc.
Verdict delivered November 2. Each soldier was awarded $850,00 in compensatory (all noneconomic) damages, and $6.25 million in punitive damages.
Background: CNN, The Oregonian.
David F. Sugerman and Michael P. Doyle for the plaintiffs.
Geoffrey L. Harrison for the defendant.