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Chambers finds Patriot Coal in contempt
Chambers HUNTINGTON – U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers suspects Patriot Coal deceived him about water treatment but he doesn't find Patriot in contempt on that suspicion.
Patriot Coal appeals Chambers' order on permits
RICHMOND, Va. -– Patriot Coal subsidiaries have appealed an order from U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers of Huntington requiring a $45 million letter of credit to guarantee compliance with water quality permits.
Massey water pollution suits should be separate, judge rules
Copenhaver CHARLESTON – Two water pollution suits against Massey Energy subsidiaries belong in two federal courts, U.S. District Judge Copenhaver decided on Oct. 1.
MSHA forces owners to jeopardize miners, Massey argues
WASHINGTON –- Mine Safety and Health Administration regulators force owners to place miners in jeopardy, Massey Energy alleges in federal court.
Petitions are public records, Justices rule
Ketchum CHARLESTON -- Publisher Thomas Harding of the Observer in Shepherdstown won a crusade for free press and free information, right on time for everyone but himself.
Justices won't budge on statute of limitations
Davis CHARLESTON –- Statutes of limitations sometimes stretch, but the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals didn't yield a day in a wrongful death suit from Fayette County.
Bank not negligent in overpaying home builder, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – Bankers who overpaid a borrower's home builder may have breached a contract but didn't act negligently, the Supreme Court of Appeals ruled.
Supreme Court reinstates former professor's wage payment suit
CHARLESTON – State employees can sue for unpaid wages just like other workers, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Water contamination plaintiffs must appear in court, judge says
CHARLESTON -– Mingo County residents who filed water contamination suits against Massey Energy and a subsidiary must show up in person to pursue their claims.
Patriot Coal must deliver letter of credit to Chambers
HUNTINGTON –- Patriot Coal companies must deliver a $45 million letter of credit to U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers to guarantee their compliance with water quality permits.
Graybar discrimination case settled just before trial
WHEELING –- Joseph Veltri and his former employers at Graybar Electric settled his discrimination suit 13 days before trial would have begun.
Supreme Court's fall term begins Tuesday
Davis CHARLESTON – This week, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will return to the Capitol for a dazzling variety of far-reaching cases.
MSHA says Massey case doesn't belong in federal court
WASHINGTON – Federal coal mine regulators say Massey Energy should challenge their actions before an independent commission, not in federal court.
Settlement means end to Digitek suits
Goodwin CHARLESTON - National litigation over heart medicine Digitek ended Sept. 1 as lawyers advised U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin they settled all claims.
Judge gives Graybar a week to avert discrimination trial
WHEELING – U.S. District Judge Frederick Stamp gives Graybar Electric and former employee Joseph Veltri a week to avert a jury trial on Veltri's discrimination claim.
Judge allows accountants to bill him monthly in class actions
Goodwin CHARLESTON – Handling claims in two class actions over oil and gas leases turned so tough that accountants in charge held out for more money.
Another expert excluded from Sierra Club case
HUNTINGTON – Sierra Club science fell short at a trial over water pollution from coal mines, leaving government in control rather than nature groups.
Judge cancels expert hearing in Digitek MDL
Goodwin CHARLESTON -– U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin cancelled a unique hearing with four other judges on qualification of experts in litigation over heart medicine Digitek.
Settlement reached in sealed med mal case against WVU Hospital
Barry Nace MARTINSBURG – Seven days before a public trial would have begun in a previously confidential medical malpractice suit, the parties settled and the case closed.
Trials planned over selenium discharges at Patriot mines
HUNTINGTON – U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers planned to hold two trials and a hearing on water pollution claims against Patriot Coal this Monday, Aug. 9.