Group of Lac-Mgantic residents wants town to sue CP Rail

Some citizens in Lac-Mgantic are denouncing the town council's decision to not take legal action against Canadian Pacific Railway for the train derailment that killed 47 people three years ago.

A coalition representing locals says it was surprised the resolution was adopted at a council meeting last month.

• Lac-Mgantic will not pursue Canadian Pacific Railway
• Feds quietly paid $75M settlement for Lac-Mgantic victims and to avoid lawsuits

The town's mayor said at the time a lawsuit would be too risky because the financial burden of the lawsuit would fall on citizens. But members of the coalition say they have found lawyers who will represent the communityfree of charge.

The coalition is urging the council to hold an emergency meeting Monday to reverse its decision before the July 6 deadline, which coincides with the third anniversary of the tragedy,to launch lawsuits related to the disaster.

The Quebec government has already filed a lawsuit against CP for $409 million in damages.