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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ACLU-WV sues state police for unethical behavior
WHEELING – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against a West Virginia State Police trooper it alleges committed unethical behavior and unlawful treatment of an individual. -
Settlement details released in Morgantown landlord sexual harassment case
MORGANTOWN – The details of a settlement in a sexual harassment lawsuit involving a Morgantown landlord have been released. -
Murray files gag order in John Oliver defamation lawsuit
WHEELING – Robert Murray has asked for a temporary restraining order to stop comedian and political commentator John Oliver from talking about the lawsuit and to stop HBO from rebroadcasting the June 18 episode. -
New Martinsville accuses Liberty Mutual of contract breach
WHEELING — A West Virginia city is suing Liberty Mutual, alleging breach of an insurance contract. -
U.S. EEOC accuses Big Lots of discriminating against deaf employee
A government agency is suing Big Lots Stores Inc. for alleged violations of civil rights, federal law and human rights. -
BB&T allegedly breached loss-of-life payment plan agreement
Two West Virginia residents are suing Branch Banking and Trust Company for alleged breach of contract and breach of duty in a mortgage loan dispute. -
Couple blames Marshall County Coal Company for property damages
WHEELING – A couple is suing the Marshall County Coal Company after they claim it and another coal company caused them property damages. -
Daughters sue Life Insurance Company of North America for not properly paying insurance benefits
MARTINSBURG – Two daughters are suing Life Insurance Company of North America for not paying out their father’s insurance benefits to them. -
Florida man alleges state, county commissions improperly sold his personal property
A Florida man is suing the State of West Virginia, three county commissions, Trio Petroleum Co. Inc., Waco Oil & Gas Inc., American Energy Marcellus Minerals LLC and Michael Ross for alleged breach of contract and violation of federal law. -
Individuals file class-action suit against Antero Resources Corporation for alleged breach of contract
Three individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Antero Resources Corporation, a Colorado corporation, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Berry Energy sues Antero, Chesapeake for nearly $300,000
CLARKSBURG – Berry Energy Inc. is suing Antero Resources Corporation after it claims Antero improperly withheld nearly $300,000. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC was also named as a defendant in the suit. -
Woman sues Safety-Kleen Systems for car accident
WHEELING – A woman is suing Safety-Kleen Systems after she claims it was responsible for a car accident that caused her injuries and damages. -
Woman sues Wal-mart for injuries from fall
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Wal-mart Stores after she claims she was injured when she slipped in a puddle of water and fell. -
Murray Energy coal companies accuse The New York Times of defamation
WHEELING – A group of Murray Energy coal companies has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times claiming the newspaper published defamatory statements that damaged the businesses’ reputation. -
Virginia man sues Landing Transport for vehicle accident
MARTINSBURG – A Harrisonburg, Va., man is suing Landing Transport after he claims it is responsible for a vehicle accident that caused him injuries and damages. -
Lone Star Western Beef responds to whistleblower lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – Lone Star Western Beef Inc. has responded to a lawsuit against it by the Department of Labor that alleges an employee was fired for calling 911 to help a co-worker who was injured in an accident at the plant. -
Property owners accuse exploration company of contract breach
WHEELING — Marshall County property owners are suing an energy exploration company, alleging breach of contract, trespass and private nuisance. -
Consumer accuses telemarketers of violating federal law
WHEELING — A Wheeling woman has filed a class action lawsuit against telemarketers, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
State Supreme Court reverses previous ruling in gas royalties case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed its previous ruling in a lawsuit regarding royalties payments to property owners who have natural gas wells on their properties. -
Physician sues Weirton Medical Center for breach of contract
WHEELING – A physician is suing Weirton Medical Center after he claims it breached its contract with him when it terminated his employment with no notice.