Canadian Pacific Railway is directly responsible for damages caused when a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed in 2013 in Lac-Mégantic, according to new allegations recently filed in court by the Quebec government. Quebec is seeking to modify its $409-million lawsuit against CP to reflect the new allegations and will argue its case in court Nov. 8. "In these circumstances Canadian Pacific is directly responsible for the damages caused by MMA ... additionally, Canadian Pacific is personally responsible for the damages caused by its own proper faults." CP's court battles relating to the Lac-Mégantic disaster extend beyond the Quebec government's lawsuit. The rail company is facing a class-action suit in Quebec Superior Court from victims and creditors of the disaster.

Source: CBC News October 21, 2016 18:17 UTC