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Huntington Sues Over Unsafe Skyscraper | Charleston News
Huntington’s city government is suing major downtown property owner John Hankins to declare the crumbling Chafin Building a public nuisance after inspectors uncovered deadly structural hazards—including falling glass and stone—that have already forced federal closures. Despite being ordered to install safety barriers and submit repair plans, Hankins proposed an unaffordable restoration instead of immediate fixes. The city counters that his installed fencing offers no real protection and notes his company recently sold another building for $2.5 million—netting a $525K profit—contradicting his…
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