West Virginia Highlands Conservancy v. ERP Environmental Fund, Inc

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Case overview

Case Number:

23-1696

Court:

Appellate - 4th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3893 Environmental Matters

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  1. April 18, 2024

    4th Circ. Vacates Enviro Win In Mining Co. Permit Ruling

    The special receiver for a defunct mining company can transfer mining permits for a site formerly owned by Patriot Coal Corp., the Fourth Circuit ruled, finding that a West Virginia federal judge interpreted a consent decree providing for mine shutdown and cleanup too broadly.

  2. August 22, 2023

    Bankrupt Mining Co. Asks 4th Circ. To Reverse Permit Ruling

    The special receiver for a bankrupt mining company has urged the Fourth Circuit to reverse a West Virginia federal judge's March ruling that granted a win to environmental groups by barring the receiver from transferring to third parties a mining permit for a coal site formerly owned by Patriot Coal Corp.