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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Maryland couple accuses modular home manufacturer of shoddy work
MARTINSBURG — A Maryland husband and wife are suing a Pennsylvania modular home manufacturer, alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty in failing to remedy construction deficiencies. -
Carter Roag Coal Company urges move of medical leave case
CLARKSBURG –The Carter Roag Coal Company has filed a notice of removal from Harrison Circuit Court. It involves a former employee suing over improper treatment due to medical leave, and the notice was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Clarksburg Division, on Aug. 30. -
Federal judge says Allstate not liable in 2014 Morgantown killings
CLARKSBURG – District Judge Irene Keeley issued an order granting summary judgment that it was not at fault for the Hunt killings that occurred in December 2014. -
Man sues Lewis County Commission for assault by deputy sheriff
ELKINS – A man is suing the Lewis County Commission after he claims he was assaulted by an officer while in the courthouse. -
Woman sues WVU BOG for allowing attacker to remain a student
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after she claims the school allowed her attacker to remain a student after she was sexually assaulted. -
Pennsylvania company accuses Noble Energy of misappropriation
CLARKSBURG — A Pennsylvania company is suing Noble Energy Inc., a natural gas exploration company, citing alleged conversion and unjust enrichment. -
Class action: Buffalo Wild Wings violated Fair Labor Standards Act violations
MARTINSBURG – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Buffalo Wild Wings after former employees allege it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. Abbster Enterprises LLC operates the franchised Buffalo Wild Wings in Martinsburg. -
Woman says debt collector violated law
CLARKSBURG — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against National Hospital Collections LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged invasion of privacy, unlawful collection practices and intentional infliction of emotional distress. -
Father sues Q&A Associates for son’s suicide
ELKINS – A Louisiana father is suing Q&A Associates after they claim it is responsible for their son’s suicide. Angela Shockley, Keith Bishop, Matthew Shockley, Sandy Schmiedeknecht and Tammy Robbins were also named as defendants in the suit. -
Woman sues Berkeley Medical Center for son’s birth injuries
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Berkeley Medical Center on behalf of her minor son after she claims her son suffered birth injuries due to the medical center’s negligence. -
Man sues United Technologies Corporation for telemarketing calls
CLARKSBURG – An Illinois man is suing United Technologies Corporation after he claims it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by calling him and invading his privacy. -
District judge denies disqualification, dismisses suit
WHEELING – District Judge Frederick P. -
Promoter files three federal suits over unauthorized showing of UFC fights
CLARKSBURG – Joe Hand Promotions has filed three lawsuits in two federal courts claiming the defendants misappropriated licensed exhibition of a program and infringed on Joe Hand’s exclusive rights. -
Woman files two nearly identical suits against Berkeley Medical Center for negligence
MARTINSBURG – A woman has filed two nearly identical lawsuits against Berkeley Medical Center alleging they were negligent with her infant daughter’s care after her birth. -
Man accuses Precision LLC of discrimination, wrongful termination
WHEELING – A man is suing Precision LLC after he claims it discriminated against him and wrongfully terminated his employment. -
Unnamed man sues Mylan Pharmaceuticals for ADA violations
CLARKSBURG – An unnamed man is suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals after he claims it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. John Doe has had a seizure disorder since approximately 1998 and became employed by Mylan on June 18, 2007, according to a complaint filed March 17 in Monongalia Circuit Court and removed to federal court on April 27. -
Morgantown landlord claims sexual harassment victims were willing
CLARKSBURG – A former Morgantown-area landlord has filed an answer to a federal complaint contending his alleged sexual harassment victims were willing participants. -
Trial date set in suit against insurer for house fire claim
BECKLEY – A trial date has been set in a lawsuit against Lexington Insurance Company for failing to pay a claim in a timely manner. -
Trial date set in Valiant Products furniture injuries case
CLARKSBURG – A trial date has been set in a lawsuit against Valiant Products alleging injuries were sustained during the course of employment. -
Federal lawsuits against cell tower company for fatal injuries consolidated
CLARKSBURG – A motion to consolidate six lawsuits involving a fatal cell tower collapse has been granted by District Judge Irene M. Keeley. The lawsuits, five of which were against SBA Communications Corp.; SBA Towers LLC; SBA Infrastructure LLC; SBA Network Services LLC; FDH Velocitel; FDH Engineering Inc.; FDH Innovation; and FDH Inc., all involve a cell tower collapse that occurred on Feb. 1, 2014, which ended with the deaths of at least two men.