On June 23, the United States Supreme Court rejected an appeal made by W. R. Grace & Co. regarding alleged asbestos exposure at a mine in Montana. This decision will allow the federal criminal case against the company to go to trial.

In February 2005, six company executives were charged for violating the federal Clean Air Act. Allegedly, the company negligently allowed asbestos exposure at a vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana.

The Supreme Court also denied an appeal made by the company executives. They can now face up to 15 years in prison if they are found guilty.

Asbestos released at the mine has caused about 2,000 residents to become sick and about 225 deaths in the area have been linked to asbestos exposure.

Asbestos cancer attorneys are working to prevent negligent asbestos exposure.

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