GRENFELL Tower survivors and victims’ relatives are to sue three US firms blamed for the horror blaze.

More than 50 are mounting a big-money class action in America where the law is tougher on firms linked to tragedies.

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Papers must be lodged by June 14 — the second anniversary of the 72- death inferno — owing to a two-year limitation on legal action in America.

UK law firms will fight the “product liability” lawsuit which will name appliances maker Whirlpool, cladding firm Arconic and insulation company Celotex.

A source said: “Because of America’s compensation culture there’s a feeling payouts could run into millions.

“It’s also being done in the US as the firms are based there and are liable for their products.”

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Antonio Roncolato, 59, is among those taking action. He escaped the West London blaze.

He said: “These firms caused so much pain and sorrow through a chain reaction. If we hurt them financially they may face their moral responsibilities.”

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