Soldiers sue Houston based KBR over Iraq burn pits FOX 26 Houston News Published October 11, 2015 10:09 AM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published October 11, 2015 10:09 AM CDT Houston based KBR Inc. is facing a lawsuit over a waste-burning operation in Iraq. Five Wyoming veterans are seeking damages in federal court. They claim that KBR failed to take safety precautions when incinerating waste that contained chemicals in burn pits in Iraq and exposed soldiers to health damaging toxins. The lawsuit looks for damages related to medical expenses, pain and suffering and emotional distress. KBR has not issued a statement responding to the lawsuit