Shamrock's owners sue the railroad

Havre Daily News

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A Havre couple have joined a growing list of people who have filed suit against the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and two of its executives for damage they claim was caused by chemical spills and leaks at the Havre railyard.

In a lawsuit filed last week in state District Court, John and Modesty Caven allege that chemical contamination has damaged their First Street business. The suit seeks unspecified actual and punitive damages.

Modesty Caven said Wednesday that the couple have been advised not to discuss the case....