blackjewel

According to the proposed settlement, two main categories in this case apply under bankruptcy law.

Blackjewel and Contura Energy sold the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr coal mines as part of the bankruptcy.

Blackjewel LLC suddenly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 1, 2019, and sent home its employees without the proper notification.

The Belle Ayr and Eagle Butte mines are now owned by Eagle Specialty Materials, LLC., a subsidiary of Alabama-based FM Coal.

A lawyer said the mining companies don't dispute owing money on the shovels but the question is how much.

Company officials say the stay was placed last year after Blackjewel LLC filed for bankruptcy.

Two former Blackjewel mines, Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr, returned to production in the fourth quarter after their purchase by another company.

Another bill moving ahead would allow state attorneys to investigate a bankrupt company’s wage or hour records.

Lawyers for the company filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Jan. 9 asking for extensive investigation.

Jeffrey Hoops, Sr., and the other entities will file an in-depth response on Jan. 21.