U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Beckley Division
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Federal judge grants motion to transfer venue in Carter Bank case
BECKLEY — A federal judge has granted a motion to transfer venue in a case involving Carter Bank and the Greenbrier. -
Federal lawsuit looks to fix problems in state jail, prison system
BECKLEY – A federal lawsuit says the state’s regional jails and prisons are in desperate need of maintenance and staffing. -
Woman says pedicure at Greenbrier Spa caused injuries to feet, ankles
BECKLEY – A North Carolina woman says a visit to the spa at The Greenbrier Resort wasn’t very relaxing. -
Woman sues Asplundh for partner's death
BECKLEY — A Summers County woman is suing Asplundh Tree Expert for the death of her partner. -
Two lawsuits filed against driver, vehicle owner for car accident
BECKLEY — Two lawsuits were filed against the Greenbrier County Committee on Aging alleging that they caused a car accident. -
Former employee accuses company of racial discrimination
BECKLEY – A Black man accuses a former employer of racial discrimination. -
Man sues Rural King for injuries allegedly caused by employee
BECKLEY — A man is suing Rural King for injuries he suffered while at its Mount Hope store. -
Four Black men accuse pipeline company of racial harassment, discrimination
BECKLEY – Four Black men have filed federal lawsuits accusing a Texas-based pipeline construction company of racial harassment and discrimination. -
Family court judge asks Fourth Circuit to reverse judicial immunity ruling
RICHMOND, Virginia – A Raleigh County family court judge has filed her brief with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to have a lower court ruling reversed in a case where she searched a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt hearing. -
Man sues Beckley, officers for excessive force, violation of rights
BECKLEY — A man is suing the City of Beckley alleging members of its police department violated his constitutional rights. -
Federal investigation will occur into conditions at regional jail
BECKLEY — After a class action lawsuit was filed in federal court regarding the conditions of a regional jail, a federal investigation will now occur. -
Couple sues Asplundh Tree Expert for hostile work environment
BECKLEY — A couple is suing Asplundh Tree Expert claiming unlawful employment practices and a hostile work environment. -
Federal judge denies family court judge's claim of judicial immunity
BECKLEY – A federal judge has issued an order denying a Raleigh County family court judge’s claim of judicial immunity in a case where she searched a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt hearing. -
Employee, husband sue Family Dollar for injuries
BLUEFIELD — A Fayette County couple is suing Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia for injuries sustained at its Gauley Bridge location. -
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss negligence case over inmate's death
BECKLEY — A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the federal government and granted a motion for an extension of time to effect service. -
Greenbrier files countersuit, says N.C. family owes more than $350K in gambling debts
BECKLEY – The Greenbrier has filed a countersuit against an Indian American family that says it was discriminated against and treated poorly by resort staff, saying the family actually owes more than $350,000 in unpaid gambling debts. -
Indian American family says The Greenbrier staff discriminated against them
BECKLEY – An Indian American family says they were discriminated against and treated poorly by staff at The Greenbrier Resort. -
Man fired after refusing supervisor's request to have sex with wife
BECKLEY – A Greenbrier County man says he was fired after he refused a supervisor’s request to have sex with his wife. -
Basketball coach says State Troopers guarding governor shoved him, broke his arm at game
BECKLEY – A high school girls basketball coach says he was injured when two West Virginia State Troopers providing protection for Gov. Jim Justice when he was shoved during an altercation at a game. -
Insurance company sues ambulance service over policy limits
BECKLEY — Markel Insurance Company is suing Jan-Care Ambulance Service over an insurance policy limit.