Massey Energy Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Mining Blast

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Shares of Massey Energy (MEE) are holding gains after Reuters reported that the mining company is facing wrongful death lawsuits filed by families of two coal miners killed in the Upper Big Branch mine explosion last year.

The families are seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages in the suit.

Massey shares are up 0.39%, or $0.25, to $64.50.

By Stephanie Shyu
sshyu@fnno.com

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