CHARLESTON – The attorneys for plaintiffs in the 2014 water crisis litigation have asked a federal judge to approve more than $45 million in fees and expenses for their work on the case.
PINEVILLE — Fourteen Wyoming County property owners are suing surface mining operators, alleging nuisance, trespassing and insufficient measures taken to prevent damages.
CHARLESTON – A $151 million settlement would provide an estimated $525 to each household affected by the 2014 chemical spill that contaminated the water supply for residents in nine counties.
CHARLESTON – District Judge John Copenhaver Jr. has approved a $151 million settlement in the class action lawsuit between West Virginia American Water, Eastman Chemical and residents and businesses affected by the 2014 chemical spill into the Elk River.
CHARLESTON – West Virginia American Water has reached a tentative deal in the class-action lawsuit against the company over the 2014 chemical spill at Freedom Industries that caused hundreds of thousands of customers to be without water.
PINEVILLE — A couple's lawsuit against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company alleges breach of duty, misrepresentation and failure to evaluate and adjust.
CHARLESTON – An attorney who once filed a water contamination lawsuit against Massey Energy now has sued former Massey CEO Don Blankenship for abuse of process and malicioius prosecution. Kevin Wayne Thompson filed his federal lawsuit Jan. 11 in U.S. District Court in Charleston against Blankenship, attorney Daniel L. Stickler and the Jackson Kelly law firm.
CHARLESTON – More than 100 people have asked to be excluded from a class action settlement over the 2014 water contamination crisis in West Virginia. Those wishing to opt out or object to the settlement – in which Freedom Industries executives have agreed to pay $400,000 – have until next month to do so.
PINEVILLE – Two lawsuits have been filed against Dynamic Energy Inc. after they claim it contaminated their well water to the point it is no longer safe for human consumption. Mechel Bluestone Inc. was also named as a defendant in the suits. Bobby Kennedy and Rebecca Kennedy; and Elvis Walker, Tammy Hatfield, Joshua Hatfield and Jeremy Hatfield depend on their water well for all of their domestic needs, including drinking, bathing, cooking, cleaning and laundry, according to two complaints fil
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County family is suing a mining company over claims that the family's water supply has been contaminated as a result of coal mining near the home.
PINEVILLE – Nearly 50 Wyoming County residents have asked a judge to issue an order forcing the state Department of Environmental Protection to do something about their drinking water. Forty-six residents of Clear Fork filed their petition for writ of mandamus Sept. 16 in Wyoming Circuit Court against the DEP and Secretary Randy Huffman. In the petition, the petitioners say they live downstream from an abandoned impoundment operated by Eastern Associated Coal LLC.
PINEVILLE – Three more lawsuits have been filed against Dynamic Energy after residents claim it contaminated their well water. Mechel Bluestone Inc. was also named as a defendant in the suits. David Keith Hatfield, Lora Hatfield, Adam Keith Hatfield, Hubert Hatfield and Kelly Hatfield; Michael Toler and Aleta Toler; and Scottie Toler, Priscilla Toler, Makellan Hurley and Randy Toler have water from a well and depend on their water well for all of their domestic needs, including drinking, bathi
PINEVILLE – Four people are suing Dynamic Energy Inc. after they claim it contaminated their well water and failed to fix the problem. Mechel Bluestone Inc. was also named as a defendant in the suit. James Harris and Della Harris, the parents of C.C.
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple is suing over claims their family's water supply and those of neighbors have been contaminated by nearby mining activity.
MADISON – A West Virginia company is being sued for alleged coal dust encroaching upon a nearby family residence and failure to pay for goods purchased from another West Virginia company.
CHARLESTON – An order to consolidate five class action lawsuits involving the water contamination crisis in West Virginia in January has been filed in federal court.
PINEVILLE - Residents of Wyoming County are suing Dynamic Energy Inc. and Mechel Bluestone Inc. after they claim it contaminated their water and caused them damages.
CHARLESTON -- Two Mingo County residents are seeking $1.6 million after a construction company and the West Virginia Department of Transportation allegedly trespassed on their property.