Comments on: Will the Defense Base Act foil the recent class action law suit against KBR?

By: ROSS PLESCIA-FEBRUARY 07, 2010

ROSS PLESCIA-FEBRUARY 07, 2010 — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:52:29 +0000

Are there a current class action lawsuit against KBR on regarding overtime pay and how can i joint it, appreciate any information you may have,Thanks

By: Jana

Jana — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:03:01 +0000

yes in California. This law suit is looking at contractors working for KBR and not getting paid overtime strait pay after 40 hours. If you look at the reason SEII was hid in the Cayman Islands you will know that not only was this shell company used to evade taxes, but also KBR had tried to say that they were a head hunter for SEII, who did not pay overtime expenses to their empolyee’s. Congress has showed that indeed these contractors hired under SEII by KBR were In FACT an employee of KBR and NOT A independant contractor.

By: Teresa Bruce Hyatt

Teresa Bruce Hyatt — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:29:47 +0000

My husband of 23 yrs was killed at Sadr City Bagdhad 2005. He was a carpenter for contrators KBR. On the eve of his accident, he was told to go to the Water Filltration Tanks, because he had called and reported seeing water coming out of the valves. Instead of calling the LICENCED Personal to do this job, his Supervisor said we have to stop over time pay, so for a mere $16.00 my husband lost his life. I too had never heard of DBA. KBR came to the Family Veiwing night at the Funeral Home and presented me a check of $50,000.00. They said they would also pay for all funrel expenses up to 3000.00.
They were not paying my full benefits as they should have.
I hired a Lawyer and it took 3 yrs to get what was rightfully mine.
I am still not sure if they are paying me the full amount?
I would like to know others that have suffered loss, and hear your stories. After recently reading of some of the herrific things Halliburton had done over there, I am at a lose for words. I understand from the L.A. Times written by T. Christian Miller now with ProPublic.com that on some occaisions there were bodies burned in opened pits, leaving behind unburned remains for wild dogs to come in and be seen over the different bases dragging around body parts from their mouths. Also it is been written that ice that was shipped to the troops by KBR, had already once been used to transport bodies, leaving behind body fluides and other matter in the shipped ice. These things and more can be found at: http://www.propublica.org/series/disposable-army
Teresa Bruce Hyatt
NC
mashinggrapes@msn.com

By: Herb Chestnut

Herb Chestnut — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:45:32 +0000

Karal,

I need more details but I do not suggest giving the specifics of your case in a public forum. Can you email me at herbert@chestnutlegal.com?

Herb Chestnut

By: karal

karal — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:22:59 +0000

Hi my name is Karal, I have been working for KBR for a year. I was recently hurt while on R&R. Is there any recourse for disability. I am currently being told there is no disability. Any advise or direction given would be greatly appreciated.

By: Herb Chestnut

Herb Chestnut — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:46:13 +0000

Craig,

Have you gotten in touch with anyone yet?

By: Kevin D Minniefield

Kevin D Minniefield — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:38:16 +0000

Hi my name is Kevin, I’ve been with KBR going on 4yrs now, only recieveing the 75% uplift, why is this when the goverment provides 100% to KBR, what happens to the other 25% ? and to take it one step further; why are we only paid uplift for 8hrs a day, but we work 12hrs a day 7days a week? I to would appreciate any info on this class action!!

By: craig seifert

craig seifert — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:00:35 +0000

Is their a currect class action lawsuit against KBR regarding overtime pay and how can i join it????? reply to gf7gkd@hotmail with any information you may have,

By: Herb Chestnut

Herb Chestnut — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:40:04 +0000

Joseph,

This is the only link I could find and its an old one. I’ll let you know if I hear anything else. If you have a case name or the court in which the case is pending, that would be helpful.

http://www.davidphinney.com/pages/2005/11/class_action_fi.php

Herb Chestnut

By: Joseph Arcidino

Joseph Arcidino — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:52:48 +0000

Hi my name is joseph i work in iraq n have been with KBR for almost 2 yrs …Recently i have heard that a class action lawsuit will be settling soon..This is in regard to back pay n not getting monies due..I now n have been only reciving a 75% uplift ..As i understand it is supposed to be 100..Moreover its my understanding that unless i am registered and appointed council ..Can u help ????