Background news stories
On Feb. 7, 2005, W.R. Grace & Co. and seven of its executives were indicted on 10 criminal counts, ranging from conspiracy to wire fraud. Since then, the case has been intensely litigated, making its way from Federal District Court in Missoula, Mont., to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court and back again. The trial started Feb. 19, 2009, with jury selection. Check the links at right to learn more about the people, places and issues that inform the case.