"Montana Asbestos Victims Seek Justice Against Warren Buffett's BNSF Railway"

BNSF Railway is facing a lawsuit over its alleged role in exposing residents of Libby, Montana to asbestos from a nearby mine, resulting in hundreds of deaths and illnesses. The railroad claims it was unaware of the asbestos hazards, while plaintiffs argue that warning signs on rail cars and historical knowledge of asbestos dangers should have alerted BNSF to the risks. The case is the first of many lawsuits against the company to reach trial, with the town's tragic asbestos contamination being linked to W.R. Grace & Co.'s operations.