U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
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Federal judge awards woman $7 million for daughter’s birth injuries
MARTINSBURG – A federal judge awarded $7 million to a woman in a lawsuit alleging negligence after her daughter was born. -
Judge awards PACCAR Financial Corp. $80,000 in lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge awarded PACCAR Financial Corp. a judgment of $80,002.80 in a lawsuit it filed alleging that High Point Trading defaulted on a lease. -
Couple sues Schindler Elevator for elevator malfunction
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing Schindler Elevator Corporation for a malfunctioning elevator that caused injuries. -
Man sues Harrison County Coal Company for property damage
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit was filed against Harrison County Coal Company alleging its underground mining operations caused property damage. -
Woman sues Huntington National Bank for unjust enrichment, breach of contract
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Huntington National Bank after she claims it refused to pay her money that she was owed from a Certificate of Deposit. -
Someone should put a safety cone in front of that speed bump!
“The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly,”said British philosopher Herbert Spencer, “is to fill the world with fools.” -
Cyclist alleges unmarked speed bump at Stonewall Resort caused him to be thrown from bike
ELKINS – A Pittsburgh man alleges he was injured while riding his bicycle at a Roanoke property because of an unmarked speed bump. -
Pet groomer sues insurance company for denying claim
MARTINSBURG – A pet groomer is suing Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America after she claims it failed to pay on a claim for fire damages. -
11 Antero royalty payment lawsuits removed to federal court
MARTINSBURG – Eleven lawsuits against Antero Resources for oil and gas royalty payment issues were removed to federal court. -
ECM Energy Services alleged to have retaliated against former employees over legal claims
CLARKSBURG – Two West Virginia residents formerly employed by an energy services company with an office in Bridgeport allege they were not rehired because of their legal claims against the company over wages. -
Man sues Lowe’s for age discrimination
ELKINS – A man is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims his employment was terminated and he was discriminated against based on his age. -
Man alleges Lowe's retaliated against him for use of FMLA leave
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County man alleges he was terminated in retaliation by his home improvement store employer for taking intermittent leave to care for a foster child. -
National Guard member alleges employer terminated him because of absenses related to service
CLARKSBURG – A member of the West Virginia National Guard alleges his Morgantown employer unlawfully discharged him because of his service. -
Property owner alleges New Creek Wind turbines' noise causes headaches
ELKINS – The owner of property in New Creek alleges wind turbines erected near his property generate noise that has caused him harm. -
Former Weirton police officer settles wrongful termination case
WHEELING – A former Weirton police officer has reached a settlement with the city in his wrongful termination lawsuit. -
Judge denies motion for partial summary judgment in lawsuit against Ritchie Co. Commission
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge denied a former employee’s motion for partial summary judgment against Ritchie County Commission and also granted the commission’s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit alleging the plaintiff was wrongfully terminated. -
Federal judge denies request for preliminary injunction against Alecto Healthcare
WHEELING – A judge has denied a request for preliminary injunction in a lawsuit against Alecto Healthcare Services. -
FCI Hazelton inmate alleges constitutional rights were violated
CLARKSBURG – An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution - Hazelton alleges he suffered mental and emotional distress due to being placed in solitary confinement for an extended period of time. -
Nurse claims Monongalia Health System terminated her because of vaccine allergy disability
CLARKSBURG – A registered nurse residing in Pennsylvania alleges she was terminated after she requested a medical exemption from receiving the flu shot. -
Property owner claims HERC Oil and Gas failed to timely exercise rights under agreement
CLARKSBURG – A Ritchie County property owner is seeking a recordable release of a memorandum from a Kentucky company.