United States Of America v. Southern Coal Corporation et al

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Case Number:

7:19-cv-00354

Court:

Virginia Western

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Judge:

Michael F. Urbanski

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  1. April 02, 2020

    Coal Cos. Linked To W.Va. Gov. Must Pay $5M Safety Fines

    A Virginia federal court signed off on a deal Thursday that lets the government collect $5 million in unpaid penalties from two dozen coal companies, all of which are associated with West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his family, to settle allegations they flouted federal mine safety requirements.

  2. May 07, 2019

    Coal Cos. Owe $4.8M Over Mine Safety Issues, Feds Allege

    The federal government on Tuesday hit a host of coal companies associated with West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his family with a lawsuit claiming they should have to fork over nearly $4.8 million in fines for allegedly flouting federal mine safety requirements.