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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Two companies defeat telemarketing claims holding them 'vicariously liable'
CLARKSBURG – Two defendants in a multidistrict litigation proceeding involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act have won summary judgment, dismissing them from an MDL containing 30 cases. The lawsuits sought to hold UTC Fire & Security Americas and Honeywell vicariously liable for calls made by other companies that were attempting to sell home monitoring systems made by UTC and Honeywell. -
Department of Labor sues beef jerky plant for fired employee
CLARKSBURG – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Lone Star Western Beef Inc. after it claims the plant fired an employee for calling 911 when another employee was injured on the job. -
Fedeal lawsuit alleges companies owe $25 million in loans, other fees
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit has been filed against Hard Rock Exploration and other companies by the Huntington National Bank alleging the companies own approximately $25 million on loans, a credit card and others charges in fees. -
Lawsuit alleges kickback scheme in federally-funded laboratory projects
WHEELING – A lawsuit has been filed in federal court by U.S. officials alleging that 15 people and 12 companies participated in a kickback scheme while working on two federally-funded laboratory projects in West Virginia. -
Woman blames Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder for mother’s death
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Johnson & Johnson after she claims it was negligent and caused her mother’s wrongful death. -
West Union couple sues Antero Resources for negligence
CLARKSBURG – A West Union couple is suing Antero Resources Corporation after they claim the company was negligent and caused them damages. -
Judge denies WVU’s motion to dismiss Title IX suit
CLARKSBURG – District Judge Irene Keeley has denied West Virginia University’s motion to dismiss in a Title IX lawsuit. -
Charles Town Races says sand it bought was contaminated with rocks
MARTINSBURG – PNGI Charles Town Gaming LLC is suing York Building Products Co. Inc. after it claims the sand it purchased was contaminated with rocks. -
Man sues Precision Drilling Company for son’s death
WHEELING – A man is suing Precision Drilling Company after he claims it is responsible for the death of his son. -
Woman sues Portfolio Recovery Associates for consumer credit violations
WHEELING – A woman is suing Portfolio Recovery Associates after she claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Kathryn Eakin became in arrears upon an alleged indebtedness to the defendant and the defendant began to engage in collection of the indebtedness through the use of telephone calls and written communications placed to Eakin, according to a complaint originally filed in Randolph Circuit Court and remove to federal court. -
Assistant manager accuses Home Depot of wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG — An Upshur County woman is suing Home Depot, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge. -
Mother, son sue Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services for retaliation
WHEELING – A mother and son are suing Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services Inc. after they claim it retaliated against them for reporting harassment. -
Keyser man claims state police, others unlawfully searched him, possessions
MARTINSBURG – A Keyser man alleges he was unlawfully searched by law enforcement during a raid on his employer. -
Debt collector accused of harassment, emotional distress
A consumer is suing Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress. -
Couples accuse chemical plant owner of failing to control hazardous wastes
WHEELING — Two Wetzel County couples are suing a chemical plant owner, alleging failure to manage and control hazardous chemicals. -
Pack line worker accuses former employer of discrimination
WHEELING — A Marshall County man is suing his former employer, alleging discrimination and wrongful or constructive eviction. -
Secretary of labor accuses Elkins business of worker violations
ELKINS — The U.S. secretary of labor is suing an Elkins business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay the minimum wage. -
Judge says EPA’s actions caused harm, orders agency to study impact on coal jobs
WHEELING – A federal judge ruled Oct 17 that the Environmental Protection Agency must comply with a federal code requiring the agency to evaluate the impact of its air pollution regulation on the coal industry’s workforce. -
Energy company claims Antero sold oil, gas from its estates without permission
CLARKSBURG — An energy company has filed suit against two exploration companies for alleged tortuous interference with rights. -
Woman sues Maryland Health Care System for damages
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Maryland Health Care System after she claims it said she owed money that she did not.