Eastman Chemical Company Could Be Forced To Pay Millions After Being Sued Along With Another Company Over A 2014 Chemical Spill That Contaminated Drinking Water In Southern West Virginia. A Federal Judge Approved The Proposed Deal After Closed Door Negotiations. Reports Claim Under The Settlement, West Virginia American Water Company Will Pay 126 Million While Eastman Would Have To Fork Over 25 Million. The Money Will Be Distributed To Affected Residents And Businesses Through An Application Process To Be Determined Later.