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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Trial set for MillerCoors truck shifting load lawsuit
ELKINS – A trial date has been set in a lawsuit against MillerCoors alleging the company’s negligence caused injuries. -
Man says he was brutalized by police officer
MARTINSBURG — A Taylor County man says a Grafton police officer allegedly accosted him without provocation while he waited for a taxi ride home. -
Energy firms want to move royalty case to federal court
WHEELING – Several energy companies who are defendants in a civil case involving oil and gas royalties wants to transfer the case from state court to federal court. -
Serviceman accuses labor union of violating re-employment laws
WHEELING – A Tridelphia man is suing a labor union over allegations that they refused to re-employ him after he completed military service. -
Environmental groups sue DEP secretary for water pollution
CLARKSBURG – Three environmental groups are suing the Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for violating provisions of the Clean Water Act. Randy C. -
Judge denies motion to dismiss in Berkeley Medical Center malpractice lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – District Judge Gina Groh has denied a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit involving Berkeley Medical Center and alleged malpractice during the birth of a child. -
Trial set in lawsuit against Blue Ridge Manor Apartments for injuries
WHEELING – The trial date has been set in a lawsuit against Blue Ridge Manor Apartments alleging injuries. -
Trial date set in Heritage Home Group discrimination suit
CLARKSBURG – A trial date has been set in a lawsuit against Heritage Home Group alleging discrimination. -
Judge denies Ball's partial motion to dismiss injury suit
WHEELING – District Judge John Preston Bailey denied Ball Corporation and Ball Metal Food Container LLC’s partial motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging an employee sustained hand injuries at work. -
Woman accuses Jefferson Memorial Hospital for FMLA violations
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Jefferson Memorial Hospital after she claims it violated the Family and Medical Leave Act. Crystal D. -
Verizon wage payment violation lawsuit goes to federal court
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Verizon Communications after she claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Kelly Renee Carney was employed by Verizon in its call center in Clarksburg, according to a complaint filed in Harrison Magistrate Court and removed to federal court. -
Man acquitted for disorderly conduct accuses officer of battery
WHEELING – A Brooke County man says a Follanbee police officer arrested him on false pretenses, injuring him through the use of excessive force. -
Man sues West Virginia State Police over police report FOIA
WHEELING – A man is suing West Virginia State Police under the Freedom of Information Act for access to a 2011 police report. -
Couple sues Ergon-West Virginia for discrimination
WHEELING – A couple is suing Ergon-West Virginia for wrongfully termination and discrimination. -
Couple sues Macy’s for consumer credit violations
WHEELING – A couple is suing Macy’s Corporation Services and Department Stores National Bank after they claim it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. In June, Dorothy J. -
Man sues Wheeling Island casino for injuries
WHEELING – A man is suing Wheeling Island Gaming after he claims he sustained injuries while on its property. On Feb. 7, 2014, Gary Gordon was a lawful customer/patron at Wheeling Island’s premises when he was caused to violently slip and fall on the unmaintained/unsafe walkway area with such great force as to cause Gordon serious injuries, damages and losses, according to a complaint filed Feb. 7 in Ohio Circuit Court and removed to federal court on March 14. -
Woman accuses Zales of wage payment violations
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Zales Jewelers after she claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Ashley Bond was employed as a consultant and manager with Zales until her employment was involuntarily terminated on Dec. 7, 2013, according to a complaint filed Feb. 9 in Harrison Circuit Court and removed to federal court on March 18. -
Verizon wage payment violations lawsuit dismissed
WHEELING - A lawsuit against Verizon Wireless for allegedly violating the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act has been dismissed from federal court. -
Motion for partial summary judgment filed in WVU discrimination suit
CLARKSBURG – A motion for partial summary judgment has been filed in a lawsuit against West Virginia University by a former pharmacy student who claimed he was discriminated against due to his race and religion. -
Federal government sues convicted landlord for sex discrimination
CLARKSBURG – The federal government is suing a convicted landlord after it claims he discriminated against tenants based on their sex. Brian Carl Walden, as conservator for Gary Walden, a protected person, and as administrator CTA of the estate of Tina Walden; Walden Homes LLC, which is doing business as Walden Rentals; and 973 Chestnut Ridge Road Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit.