Published: January 13, 2012
Fifth Circuit Rules in Favor of KBR in Injured Iraq Truck Drivers' Suit
HOUSTON - (BUSINESS WIRE) - KBR's (NYSE: KBR) appeal in the Fisher convoy case was granted by
a unanimous panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court ruled
that the state tort claims of the Plaintiffs in the Fisher convoy
case are barred by the exclusive workers compensation remedy provisions
of the federal Defense Base Act (DBA).
It is KBR's position that this opinion should finally put to rest the
long-running legal dispute in this litigation over the applicability of
the Defense Base Act when contractor personnel are injured by enemy
insurgents while providing overseas logistical support to U.S. combat
troops.
"KBR is pleased with the well-written and concise opinion," said
Andrew Farley, KBR Executive Vice President & General Counsel. "The
Court articulated a test that will allow other courts to apply the
coverage of the DBA consistently and efficiently."
While KBR's legal position has been vindicated, our thoughts and prayers
are still with the families of those whose loved ones were injured and
killed. The majority of the plaintiffs have applied for and are
receiving benefits under the Defense Base Act workers compensation
program, as Congress intended.
KBR is a global engineering, construction and services company
supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services, minerals, civil
infrastructure, power, industrial, and commercial markets. For more
information, visit www.kbr.com.
KBR
Sharon Bolen, 713-753-7615
Director, Administration
mediarelations@kbr.com
or
Rob
Kukla, Jr., 713-753-5082
Director, Investor Relations
investors@kbr.com
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