Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition et al v. Eagle Natrium, LLC, No. 5:2019cv00236 - Document 52 (N.D.W. Va. 2020)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT'S 13 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. Denying 38 Motion and 36 Motion. Signed by District Judge John Preston Bailey on 3/24/20. (lmm)

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