Driver and owner of train in Lac-Mégantic disaster added to class action lawsuit

A Quebec Superior Court judge is allowing changes to the class action lawsuit in the 2013 Lac-Mégantic disaster.

READ MORE: Rebuilding after the Lac-Mégantic train derailment

Justice Martin Bureau ruled Monday the conductor as well as the owner of the runaway train that exploded and killed 47 people have been added as respondents.

READ MORE: Residents of Lac-Mégantic remember 3rd anniversary of train explosion that killed 47

Driver Thomas Harding, Montreal Maine and Atlantic Canada Co., and Canadian Pacific Railway are now the three official respondents in the class action.

About 25 other companies and individuals were once accused in the suit but have settled with victims and creditors.

READ MORE: Lac-Mégantic residents donate money for Fort McMurray fire victims

Get weekly money news

Get expert insights, Q&A on markets, housing, inflation, and personal finance information delivered to you every Saturday.

Sign up for weekly money newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Harding’s lawyer was not immediately available for comment, while the Montreal Maine and Atlantic Canada Co. is in bankruptcy protection and no longer has employees or assets.

READ MORE: Portrait of a tragedy: Montreal photographer documents Lac-Mégantic aftermath

Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) denies involvement in the crash and is also facing a $409-million lawsuit brought forth by the Quebec government related to the derailment.