Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards et al v. Red River Coal Company, Inc.

  1. September 25, 2019

    Coal Mining Co. Defeats Va. Water Pollution Suit

    A Virginia federal judge freed a coal company from accusations it violated the Clean Water Act and other laws by improperly discharging contaminants into nearby waters, deciding the company is protected because it followed the instructions of state regulators.

  2. January 19, 2018

    Judge Wants To Hear Dueling Va. Coal Mine Pollution Suits

    A Virginia federal judge on Friday refused to nix dueling suits between Red River Coal Co. and environmental groups over alleged coal mine pollution, saying he has jurisdiction to determine whether Red River has violated the Clean Water Act.