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26 Mar 2002

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BBC News

US firms face slave reparations suit

Three major US corporations accused of profiting from the slave trade before it was abolished almost 150 years ago are being taken to court by African-Americans seeking compensation for the abuses suffered by their ancestors. The lawsuit is the first of what is expected to be a deluge of claims against insurer Aetna, railroad firm CSX and financial services firm Fleet Boston.

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US firms face slave reparations suit

Slavery reparations lawsuit (re USA)