Article: Suits settled in mine tragedy

Sheila Phillips expressed relief Tuesday that one chapter in her life appears closed.

A nearly yearlong civil legal battle is over, one that involved the death of her son, Brandon, who was one of the miners trapped in the Crandall Canyon Mine collapse in August 2007.

But while the settlement of the case announced Tuesday may provide some financial relief, Sheila Phillips said the tragedy continues to have a profound effect on her family.

"My son is still in that mountain," she said. "Until they get him out, it will never be over with."

Following months of negotiations, all of the parties in the civil lawsuits stemming from the disaster reached a settlement, the parties said Tuesday. Terms ...

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