U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia Clarksburg Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia Clarksburg Division
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Fairmont woman says Astorg Auto sold her a defective vehicle
CLARKSBURG — A Fairmont woman is suing Astorg Auto of Charleston and Jaguar Land Rover North America for a defective vehicle she purchased. -
Inmate says she was raped, sexually assaulted by officer at Hazleton federal prison
CLARKSBURG – A female inmate who was housed at a federal prison in Preston County has filed a lawsuit claiming she was raped, sexually assaulted and battered while incarcerated. -
Barcade says Morgantown bar is unfairly using its trademarks for profit
CLARKSBURG – A New York-based business says a Morgantown bar is guilty of trademark infringement. -
Man says WVU professor made false accusations against him
CLARKSBURG — A man says West Virginia University violated his freedom of speech and discriminated against him based on his age and race. -
Man sues Aetna for benefits denial
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing Aetna Life Insurance Company for denying his long-term disability benefits. -
Bridgestone sues Pristine Clean Energy for failing to pay back nearly one-half million in services
CLARKSBURG — Bridgestone Americans Tire Operations filed a lawsuit against Pristine Clean Energy alleging it failed to pay for nearly $500,000 in goods and services. -
Man dies from sudden hypoglycemia episode at Clarksburg VAMC
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing the federal government alleging his father suffered from hypoglycemia and died while at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans' Affairs Medical Center in Clarksburg. -
Man claims Westover officers attacked him when he was lawfully recording them
CLARKSBURG — A man says a Westover police officer deprived him of his rights under the First, Fourth and 14th Amendments when he was recording them on his cell phone. -
Segal says Dinsmore & Shohl law firm schemed against him, damaged his reputation
CLARKSBURG – A prominent attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against a regional law firm and four of its attorneys claiming they schemed against him and tricked him as well as damaged his reputation. -
Man says he fell after dropping trailer hitch on his foot at Walmart
CLARKSBURG – A Taylor County man says he was injured by a trailer hitch while shopping at Walmart. -
Tentative settlements reached in VA death cases
CLARKSBURG — The families of six veterans who died at the hands of a nursing assistant while they were patients of the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg have reached tentative settlements in their federal cases. -
Morgantown bar owners say Justice's executive orders, shutdowns are unconstitutional
CLARKSBURG — The owners of a more than a dozen Morgantown bars and clubs have filed a federal lawsuit claiming Gov. Jim Justice’s COVID-19 executive orders that closed down their businesses are unconstitutional. -
Fairmont man claims several Go-Mart locations do not meet ADA bathroom requirements
CLARKSBURG – A Fairmont man with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair has initiated a proposed class action against Go-Mart alleging several of its convenience stores do not have bathroom facilities that meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. -
Another family files complaint against federal government for veteran's death
CLARKSBURG — Another lawsuit was filed against the Clarksburg Veteran Affairs Medical Center in federal court last week involving the unusually high death rate of patients on one of its floors in 2018. -
Woman sues Wal-Mart after allegedly suffering broken hip from fall on wet floor
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing Wal-Mart after she suffered a broken hip after allegedly slipping on a wet floor at its Clarksburg store. -
First lawsuit in VA hospital deaths seeks accountability
MORGANTOWN – The first lawsuit over the suspicious deaths at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg has been filed. This is the first of many. -
Antero contract dispute suit removed to federal court
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit against Antero Resources Corp. was removed to federal court due to the complete diversity of citizenship. -
Woman sues credit reporting agencies for failure to investigate
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing Experian and Trans Union after she claims they violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act. -
Professor sues Shepherd University over allegations of discrimination, harassment
CLARKSBURG – A professor is representing himself in his suit against Shepherd University over allegations he was discriminated against. -
Man who fled traffic stop, shot in back claims Mannington officer used excessive force
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County man who was shot in the back after he fled a traffic stop is claiming a Mannington County sheriff's deputy used excessive force.