A business partly owned by U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan's husband is suing the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority.

Charles T. "Chip" Hagan is a managing member of Hydrodyne Industries LLC, according to a Dec. 31 filing with the N.C. Secretary of State's office.

The Greensboro firm is one of four companies that own hydroelectric dams on the Deep River which are suing the regional authority, arguing they will lose money if it draws water from the river.

John Kime, the authority's executive director, told the Greensboro News-Record that plaintiffs are seeking millions of dollars in damages.

A trial is set for this summer.

Hat Tip: Rhino Times