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JACKSON, Ky. (AP) _ Dozens of eastern Kentucky flood victims have filed a lawsuit that says two coal companies contributed to the damages they suffered.

Residents of a Breathitt County community hard hit by flooding late last month have filed a lawsuit blaming two coal companies for their alleged roles in the catastrophe which claimed

"Floods devastated Eastern Kentucky in July. Now, a community wants to hold Blackhawk Mining accountable for its possible role in the disaster."

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There are 59 people in the Lost Creek community going up against Blackhawk Mining and its subsidiary, Pine Branch Mining.

Families living below a strip mining operation in Breathitt County, Kentucky are suing two coal companies, arguing that they contributed to flood damage on their homes and properties.

The filing claims strip mining operations uphill from Breathitt County residents violated regulations and amplified damages during recent flooding.

* Kentucky lawmakers will return to Frankfort Wednesday at noon to start work on a relief package for Eastern Kentucky flood victims. Beshear signed o...

JACKSON, Ky. (AP) — Dozens of eastern Kentucky flood victims have filed a lawsuit that says two coal companies contributed to the damages they suffered. Nearly 60 people who live along River Caney in the Lost Creek community of Breathitt County were listed as plaintiffs in the complaint against Blackhawk Mining and Pine Branch Mining.

Eastern Kentucky Community Files Lawsuit Against Two Coal Companies