U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
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Mercer Co. man says insurance companies didn't pay fire damage claim
BLUEFIELD – A Mercer County man has filed a lawsuit alleging insurance companies failed to pay him the benefits owed under his insurance policy after his property suffered severe fire damage. -
Scientist seeks injunction to stop scientific journal from publishing notice of concern
HUNTINGTON — A scientist is suing the Public Library of Science seeking an injunction to stop it from publishing a notice of concern regarding a four-year-old research article. -
Wheeling man sues Appalachian Power Company for trespassing
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Appalachian Power Company for trespassing and property damage. -
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. -
Former would-be candidates sue Cabell County Commission for refusing to let them run for commission seat
HUNTINGTON — Two former candidates are suing the Cabell County Commission arguing that the residence statute for local politicians is discriminatory. -
Man sues former employer for failing to properly pay wages
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Heating & Plumbing Co. alleging it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to properly pay him. -
Parents blame Cabell County, Huntington officials in daughter's suicide
HUNTINGTON – The parents of a Huntington woman blame a host of city and county personnel for not doing enough to prevent their daughter’s suicide. -
Man says unsafe chase by Oak Hill officer resulted in accident
BECKLEY – A Fayette County man says he sustained life-changing injuries following an unjustified police chase that resulted in an accident. -
Another lawsuit filed related to sexual misconduct of state parole officers
CHARLESTON – Another lawsuit has been filed related misconduct and sexual assault by state parole officers working in the Parkersburg office. -
Former Frontier employee claims racial, ethnic discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former employee of Frontier Communications says he was a victim of racial and ethnic discrimination. -
Trial scheduled for Marshall discrimination suit
HUNTINGTON — A trial is set for November for a lawsuit against the Marshall University Board of Governors alleging discrimination. -
Couple sues Marshall University for infection from surgical procedure
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing Marshall University Board of Governors alleging it deviated from the applicable standard of care after a surgical procedure. -
Couple accuses Putnam sheriff's deputies of harassment, humiliation
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing the Putnam County Commission alleging some sheriff's deputies harassed and humiliated them. -
Man says deputy used excessive force in no-knock warrant
CHARLESTON – A Jackson County man alleges a county sheriff’s deputy used excessive force on him during the execution of a no-knock warrant. -
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. -
Huntington sues sober living operator for refusal to allow inspections
HUNTINGTON — The City of Huntington is suing the operator of more than a dozen sober living homes in the city, claiming the operator failed to allow the city to inspect the homes. -
Man sues Milton Police Department for false statement by officer
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing the Milton Police Department and a police officer claiming he was wrongly arrested after calling the police during a dispute. -
Man says he was harassed, fired after making discrimination complaint
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was the victim of retaliation and wrongful termination after he filed a racial discrimination complaint at work. -
Man sues officer, St. Albans for excessive force, injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the City of St. Albans and its police department alleging he was injured by one of its officers. -
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County.