U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Charleston Division
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Union plans allege City Electric failed to pay benefit contributions
CHARLESTON – A Charleston electrical industry contractor is alleged to have failed to pay unpaid fringe benefit contributions to union funds. -
Company's suit against Dutch Miller over allegedly substandard van work transferred to Charleston court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit originally filed in an Ohio court against Dutch Miller has been transferred to a federal court in Charleston. -
Trump Jr. wants Blankenship's defamation case against him dismissed
CHARLESTON – Donald Trump Jr. has filed a motion to dismiss Don Blankenship’s defamation lawsuit against him. -
Nationwide dismissed from lawsuit claiming breach of contract, with pending claims remanded to state court
CHARLESTON — A federal judge partially dismissed and remanded a lawsuit against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. filed by a man who was involved in a car accident. -
Rider files suit against New River Adventures, Autumn Breeze Farms over injuries sustained in fall from horse
CHARLESTON – A Florida woman has filed suit against two Fayette County stables after she sustained broken ribs in a fall from her saddle. -
Default judgment handed down in BB&T's $117,000 breach of contract case against Logan Oncology Care Associates
CHARLESTON — An entry of default was entered in a case against Logan Oncology Care Associates for alleged failure to repay a promissory note. -
Protective order issued in fired employee's case against Roane General Hospital
CHARLESTON — A protective order was filed in a complaint alleging the former vice president of ambulatory services at Roane General Hospital was wrongfully terminated from her position. -
Man claims Roane County Sherrif's officers used excessive force in arresting him, left him lying in the snow for an hour
BECKLEY — A man is suing the Roane County Sheriff's Department, alleging he was arrested with excessive force. -
Mingo County school bus accident case remanded back to state court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against the Mingo County Board of Education was remanded to Mingo Circuit Court from federal court. -
Department of Labor files suit against Apex Pipeline for wage payment violations
CHARLESTON — The federal Department of Labor is suing Apex Pipeline Services, alleging the company has violated federal employment laws. -
Man sues Jackson County sheriff for alleged excessive force
CHARLESTON — A Jackson County man is suing the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and sheriff after he claims a deputy used excessive force and caused him injuries. -
Wrongful death suit against GM over I-77 collision claims vehicle's fuel system was not crashworthy
CHARLESTON – A Mineral Wells woman has filed a wrongful death suit against an auto manufacturer over a fatal collision and vehicle fire. -
Former law firm employee sentenced to 18 months in prison
CHARLESTON — A former employee of a Charleston law firm has been sentenced to federal prison for mail fraud. -
Federal judge dismisses case alleging ADA discrimination
CHARLESTON — A motion to dismiss was granted in a case against Captain D's filed by a former employee. -
Berger approves plan for Justice sanction payments
BECKLEY — Federal Judge Irene Berger issued an order approving Justice Energy's plan to repay $1.23 million in sanctions by the federal government in a case filed by James River Equipment Virginia. -
Lobbyist sues state education officials
CHARLESTON — West Virginia lobbyist Jason Webb filed a lawsuit against two state education officials for trying to get him fired. -
Federal judge tosses Greenbrier lawsuit against insurance companies
CHARLESTON — U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin dismissed The Greenbrier’s lawsuit against dozens of insurance companies because the hotel failed to officially notify the companies of the lawsuit. -
Former state senator sues sheriff's department for unlawful arrest
CHARLESTON — A former state senator is suing the Clay County Sheriff's Department and the Clay County Commission, alleging he was unlawfully arrested. -
State Supreme Court agrees with recommended sanctions for Loughry
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court agrees with recommended sanctions for former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. -
Richwood man alleges excessive force was used by police chief
CHARLESTON – A Richwood man has filed a suit against the city and its chief of police over allegations he was physically assaulted by the officer.