Part One 1. What were the actual facts which gave rise to the Buffalo Creek Disaster? 2. What was the relationship between Buffalo Creek Mining Company and Pittston Co.? 3. Was this lawsuit proper in West Virginia? In a Federal Court? What difference did it make whether the case ended up in Federal or State court? 4. Explain the meaning of diversity jurisdiction. Why was the corporate veil issue so important? 5. Make sure to take note and write about the discussion of depositions, damages and mental suffering. Part Two 6. What was the nature of the insurance issues faced by Pittston? 7. How did the corporate veil and mental suffering issues resolve themselves? 8. Make sure to take special note and write about the discussion of discover; interrogatories, depositions, documents, and examinations