The long-running legal battle over whether chemical company W.R. Grace knowingly exposed thousands of residents of Libby, Mont., to asbestos has taken an upswing: an appeals court has reinstated environmental and conspiracy charges against the company, which were thrown out by a federal judge last year. Next stop, trial; if convicted, Grace could be fined up to $280 million, and former executives could face prison time.
Fall From Grace
Charges reinstated against company that allegedly exposed small town to asbestos 0
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Posted 1:56 PM on 21 Sep 2007
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