Neighbors Say Fracking Has Caused Property Disturbance, Emotional Injury

WHEELING, W.Va. - The owners of property adjacent to a hydraulic drilling site in West Virginia are suing over what they say has been extensive property damage and related mental and "mental and emotional" harm. Dent, et ux. v. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, et al., No. 5:12-cv-00053-FPS (N.D. W.Va.).

David and Sara Dent blame Chesapeake Appalachia LLC and its agent for damage caused by the construction of an access road, contaminated run-off into streams and creeks, failure to take safety precautions or arrange for proper parking of vehicles and heavy equipment on public roadways, illegal use of and damage to plaintiffs' …