BNSF Railway Liable in Asbestos-Related Deaths of Two in Libby, MT

Yesterday, a federal jury found that BNSF Railway is liable in the deaths of two Libby, MT residents and awarded their estates $4 million each.  The jury concluded that a spill of abestos-contaminated vermiculite in the Libby Railyard was a substantial factor in the illnesses and deaths of the pair.  Libby is known for being adjacent to a vermiculite mine operated by W.R. Grace; the mine was closed in 1990.  Grace has paid significant settlements to victims in Libby.  Another suit against the railroad for the death of a Libby resident is scheduled for federal court in Missoula next month.  News 5 Cleveland has the story.  Thanks to Louis Mowers for the tip.