Source: Buffalo Creek Disaster. The Buffalo Creek Disaster is the story of how attorney Gerald Stern represented clients who had been hurt by flooding in West Virginia attributed to the alleged actions of a coal mining company. Much of the book deals with Stern's decision of where to file the case.

What is something interesting about this tale/book? Particularly, something you didn't know.

(1) What were the underlying facts that gave rise to the disaster?

(2) How did the story impact your view of the legal system, if at all?

(3) In what Court did Stern file the case, and why did he select that Court?

(4) In what Court did Stern not want to file the case, and why?

(5) How did Stern select the defendant who was sued?

(6) What were the arguments raised by the defendant to the Complaint and how did the

Court rule?