U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia Martinsburg Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia Martinsburg Division
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Federal judge denies motion to compel arbitration in Macy's discrimination case
MARTINSBURG — A federal judge denied a motion to stay and compel arbitration in a case alleging discrimination by Macy's against a former employee who has a neurodevelopmental disorder. -
Circuit judge dismisses case involving Rockwool agreement
CHARLES TOWN — A lawsuit regarding the proposed Rockwool manufacturing plant was dismissed from Jefferson Circuit Court last week after the judge said he would not rule on the constitutionality of the agreement at issue. -
Federal magistrate recommends wrongful termination claim against Department of Veterans Affairs be dismissed
MARTINSBURG — A report and recommendation was filed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble in a lawsuit against the Department of Veteran Affairs recommending the dismissal of the complaint. -
Carrington Mortgage Services allegedly failed to work with consumer to assume loan after divorce
MARTINSBURG – A consumer alleges a national mortgage servicing corporation failed to work with her to assume the loan on her home after her divorce. -
Man alleges his constitutional rights were repeatedly violated in protracted legal battle
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing a number of entities and police officers, alleging his constitutional rights were violated in a two-year legal battle. -
Trial date set for 2020 for Rockwool lawsuit against Jefferson County school board
MARTINSBURG — A trial has been set in a lawsuit involving a worldwide manufacturer of stone wool insulation and the Jefferson County Board of Education. -
Charles Town joins municipalities suing drug manufacturers, retailers for opioid epidemic
MARTINSBURG — The city of Charles Town is suing drug manufacturers and distributors it claims played a part in the opioid epidemic in the state. -
Man sues Macy's, accuses store of discrimination
MARTINSBURG — A man is suing Macy's after he claims he was discriminated against because of his neurodevelopmental disorder. -
Fired Veterans Affairs employee says termination was unfair, discriminatory
An employee is suing a federal agency, citing alleged discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Couple claims Dollar General failed to produce video needed for evidence
A Charles Town couple is suing Dollar General, alleging negligence and intentional alteration or destruction of evidence. -
Parent alleges medical center violated ADA in treatment of daughter
MARTINSBURG — A parent is suing the county medical center, alleging battery, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and intentional infliction of emotional distress. -
Vehicle crash victim alleges GEICO refused to pay correct amount of damages
MARTINSBURG — A vehicle owner is suing GEICO, alleging breach of contract for crash injuries to the plaintiff. -
Martinsburg woman alleges shingles vaccine caused viral infection
MARTINSBURG – A Martinsburg couple alleges the wife was injured by a shingles vaccine. -
EEOC files discrimination suit against Las Trancas of Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG – A federal agency is suing a corporation that operates a Mexican restaurant in West Virginia over allegations of discrimination. -
Jefferson County couple allege unlawful debt collection
MARTINBURG — Home owners are suing Select Portfolio Servicing Inc, a loan servicing company, citing alleged unlawful debt collection, unlawful failure to credit payments, breach of contract, tort of outrage. -
BB&T alleges borrower, guarantors owe more than $1.1 million
MARTINSBURG — A bank lender is suing a borrower and guarantors, alleging they owe more than $1.1 million for breach of a promissory note and guaranty agreements. -
Horse trainer claims Charles Town Gaming tried to 'take his livelihood'
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing PNGI Charles Town Gaming after he claims it caused him damages when it attempted to eject him from training horses at its track in an alleged attempt to “take his livelihood” from him. -
Woman sues Allstate for breach of contract
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Allstate after she claims it breached its contract with her when it denied coverage for water damage in her home. -
Maine couple alleges Cessna failed to correct defect
BECKLEY — A Maine couple is suing Cessna, alleging breach of contract, negligence, breach of warranties, fraud and strict liability. -
Charles Town casino sues pawn shop for infringement
MARTINSBURG – PNGI Charles Town Gaming and Hollywood Casinos are suing a pawn shop and the owner of a gentlemen’s club, alleging it violated federal trademark infringement laws.