West Virginia Highlands Conservancy et al v. Fola Coal Company

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Case Number:

2:15-cv-01371

Court:

West Virginia Southern

Nature of Suit:

Environmental Matters

Judge:

Robert C. Chambers

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  1. May 30, 2017

    Fola Coal Co. Found Liable For W.Va. Water Pollution

    A West Virginia federal judge has ruled that Fola Coal Company LLC violated its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits by dumping harmful material into local waterways, degrading aquatic life and preventing residents from enjoying the impacted area.

  2. February 03, 2015

    Consol Energy Coal Unit Faces New W.Va. Pollution Suit

    Four environmental groups sued Fola Coal Company LLC in West Virginia federal court Monday, accusing the Consol Energy Inc. unit of discharging mining waste that threatens aquatic life and prevents residents from recreating in the affected area.