U.S. District Court For The Southern District Of West Virginia Beckley Division
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Man files suit against U.S. Department of Education over portion taken from Social Security check
BECKLEY – A Beckley man is suing the U.S. Department of Education alleging that a percentage of his Social Security check was withheld unfairly in connection with an education debt. -
Judge orders Justice Energy to share how it will pay sanctions
BECKLEY — U.S. District Judge Irene C. Berger gave Justice Energy until June 6 to tell the court how it plans to pay more than $1 million in sanctions. -
Fortner Logging allegedly owes more than $110,000 for John Deere equipment
BECKLEY – John Deere alleges a West Virginia limited liability company failed to pay a balance due on equipment. -
Widow of Upper Big Branch miner receives settlement from federal government
BECKLEY — A widow of a miner who died in the Upper Big Branch Mine explosion in 2010 received $550,000 settlement from the federal government -
Miner claims he was injured by malfunctioning hook
BECKLEY — A miner is suing a manufacturer of a hook that allegedly malfunctioned and caused him injury on the job. -
Widow claims negligence at Horse Creek Eagle Mine caused her husband's death
BECKLEY — A widow is suing a group of energy and coal companies, alleging her husband's death was the result of their negligence. -
Blackberry farmers claim organic property contaminated when helicopter dropped erosion-control pellets on land
BECKLEY — A farm is suing a corporation, alleging it contaminated its property. -
Miner alleges Lightning Contract Services denied assignments to African-American workers
BECKLEY – A Beckley man is suing a temporary employment agency for coal miners over allegations he and other minors were denied assignments because of their race. -
Borrower claims Provident Bank designee made illegal collections calls
BECKLEY — An individual is suing a loan collection company, alleging its representatives made statements that were neither true nor in compliance with West Virginia law. -
Consumer files suit against Ocwen Loan Servicing over unlawful fee allegations
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing a loan company alleging that the company made unfair representations threatening debt collection and fees. -
Parents accuse Raleigh General of negligence in son's birth
BECKLEY — A husband and wife are suing Raleigh General Hospital for alleged negligence and vicarious liability in the birth of their son. -
Microtel patron sues hotel, claims negligence
A patron is suing a hotel owner, citing alleged negligence. -
Beckley woman sues Lowe's for injuries from fall
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Lowe's Home Centers after she claims she was injured while on its property. -
Ocwen Loan Servicing named in 10 suits alleging unfair debt collection
ELKINS — Ten lawsuits were filed against Ocwen Loan Servicing alleging it violated West Virginia law by sending numerous letters and notices that threatened to asses them unlawful fees. -
Judge orders Justice to release finances for failure to pay sanctions
BECKLEY — District Judge Irene C. Berger ordered Giv. Jim Justice to release financial information for Justice Energy that was requested by federal prosecutors in a case involving Justice Energy's failure to repay court-imposed sanctions. -
Justice Energy can't repay $1.23 million court-imposed sanctions
BECKLEY — One of Gov Jim Justice's coal companies may not be able to repay $1.23 million in court-imposed sanctions, according to court documents filed in a 2013 federal court case against Justice Energy Company. -
Pharmacist accuses Wal-Mart of disability discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A pharmacist is suing Wal-Mart, alleging failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. -
Blankenship critical after DOJ says federal conviction should not be vacated
BECKLEY – The Department of Justice is asking a federal court to maintain the conviction of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. -
Wyoming Co. motel owners accuse cable company of breach of contract
BECKLEY — Property owners of a Wyoming County mote are suing a cable company, alleging breach of contract. -
U Save Food Stores faces discrimination allegations from transgender woman
A transgender female accuses a convenience store chain of discrimination after firing her.