Kentuckians Left Homeless by Floods Sue Coal Company Over Alleged Negligence
"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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"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.