Thursday's Somerset American reported a judge heard arguments in a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday.

Eight of the nine miners rescued after 77 hours underground have filed suit in connection with the mine accident.

PBS Coal and its corporate affiliates were among 11 defendants named in the suit.

Stay with Channel 6 News and WJACTV.com for continuing coverage.

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