Trapped miners' families to sue for millions

Relatives of 27 of the 33 men trapped in a Chilean gold and copper mine are suing their bosses for €7.2m.

Relatives of 27 of the 33 men trapped in a Chilean gold and copper mine are suing their bosses for €7.2m.

The families of the miners, trapped since since August 5, will demand a similar amount from Chile’s government in the next few days, their lawyer, Edgardo Reinoso, said.

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