The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Brought Suit Against the Coal Company- And Won
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Book Synopsis: The "suspenseful and completely absorbing story" (San Francisco Chronicle) of how survivors of the worst coal-mining disaster in history triumphed over corporate irresponsibility—written by the young lawyer who took on their case and won.
One Saturday morning in February 1972, an impoundment dam owned by the Pittston Coal Company burst, sending a 130 million gallon, 25 foot tidal wave of water, sludge, and debris crashing into southern West Virginia's Buffalo Creek hollow. It was one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history. 125 people were killed instantly, more than 1,000 were injured, and over 4,000 were suddenly homeless. Instead of accepting the small settlements offered by the coal company's insurance offices, a few hundred of the survivors banded together to sue.
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Discover the gripping true story of triumph over corporate irresponsibility in "The Buffalo Creek Disaster: How the Survivors of One of the Worst Disasters in Coal-Mining History Brought Suit Against the Coal Company- And Won." Immerse yourself in this suspenseful and completely absorbing tale that reveals the extraordinary resilience of the survivors.
Imagine the devastation caused by a 130 million gallon tidal wave crashing down on a small community. Written by a young lawyer who fought for justice, this book takes you back to that fateful Saturday morning in February 1972 when the impoundment dam owned by the Pittston Coal Company burst, forever changing the lives of the residents of Buffalo Creek hollow in southern West Virginia.
With over 125 lives lost instantly, more than 1,000 people injured, and over 4,000 suddenly homeless, the survivors were faced with an unimaginable tragedy. Rather than accepting the meager settlements offered by the coal company's insurance offices, a few hundred courageous individuals banded together to fight for justice.
Join the survivors as they take on the coal company and navigate the tumultuous legal battle that followed. Experience the determination, perseverance, and sheer bravery of ordinary people seeking accountability from a powerful corporation. This thought-provoking story will leave you inspired and in awe of the human spirit.
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