BBC: Former gold miners in South Africa are suing industry giant Anglo American in the London High Court for allegedly damaging their health, their lawyers say.
The ex-workers contracted lung diseases because of bad ventilation in the UK-based company's South African mines, their lawyers allege.
They are demanding compensation of millions of dollars.
Anglo American says it is "in no way liable" and is defending the claims.
The firm said it had denied liability in answer to similar claims filed......
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SA gold miners sue Anglo American
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on September 21st, 2011
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