Claims Against Coalbed Methane Operator Allowed to Proceed

In a case that may have implications for fracking operations, a federal district court for the western district of Virginia allowed property damage claims to proceed against a coalbed methane operator. In C.J. Ritter Lumber Co., Inc. v  Consolidated Coal Co., 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 95131 (W.D. Va. 8/25/11), the plaintiff entered into coal leases […]

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