Chemical firm 'poisoned town' with asbestos

Residents of a Montana mining town will have their day in court today to see a major chemical company accused of poisoning their homes and schools with asbestos.

Chemical firm 'poisoned town' with asbestos
Mon, 23 Feb, 2009 - 08:14

Residents of a Montana mining town will have their day in court today to see a major chemical company accused of poisoning their homes and schools with asbestos.

Lawyers for Libby residents say the pollution has killed 225 people and afflicted about 2,000 in the area.

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