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 landowners sue Justice over gas pooling bill set to become law
WHEELING – Two Northern Panhandle property owners have sued Gov. Jim Justice over a gas pooling bill set to go into effect because they say it endangers the constitutional rights of royalty owners. -
4th Circuit reverses ruling on West Virginia legal ads, backs state law
RICHMOND – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a federal court decision, ruling West Virginia’s law regulating legal advertisements for medications and medical devices is constitutional. -
Former employees sue Mylan, unions for breach of contract
CLARKSBURG — Two former employees filed a class action lawsuit suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals claiming it breached its contract with two sets of workers that it laid off in 2018 and in 2021. -
Consol denies allegations in breach of contract case
WHEELING — Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company denies the claims made in a case alleging breach of contract. -
Suddenlink seeks a temporary stay in a case against it for a paper bill fee
ELKINS — Suddenlink is seeking to have discovery stayed in a case alleging it charges certain subscribers a $12 annual fee to receive paper utility bills. -
ADT, former customer settle lawsuit
WHEELING — A settlement has been obtained in a case against ADT alleging fraud and deception. -
Federal judge denies motions to dismiss in case against car dealership
CLARKSBURG — A federal judge denied a second motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging a woman wasn't properly paid overtime pay. -
Lawsuit might be dismissed if plaintiff doesn't explain why he didn't serve the defendant
CLARKSBURG — A lawsuit against Monongahela Power Company is in danger of being dismissed because the plaintiff has yet to serve the defendant with a copy of the lawsuit. -
Man sues MonPower for wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing Monongahela Power Company for wrongful termination of employment. -
Woman sues Premier Chevrolet for FLSA violations
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC of Morgantown alleging it wrongly exempted her from paying overtime pay. -
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes Eleven New Associates to the Firm
Steptoe & Johnson Welcomes Eleven New Associates to the Firm. -
Man sues Suddenlink for unlawfully charging customers to receive paper bills
ELKINS — A man is suing Suddenlink claiming the company charged certain subscribers $12 per year to receive a paper bill. -
Man sues Police and Sheriff Support Alliance for TCPA violation
WHEELING — A man is suing the Police and Sheriff Support Alliance alleging it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act when it called him when he was on the National Do Not Call Registry. -
MEC seeks $150,000 from former member Urbana University
CLARKSBURG – A West Virginia-based NCAA athletic conference says a former member school from Ohio owes $150,000 in member dues. -
Couple sues after concrete saw hits woman at warehouse
CLARKSBURG — A couple is suing Kaufman Realty & Auctions of West Virginia LLC alleging injuries while on its property. -
Enforcement actions needed to reduce fentanyl overdoses
It will take a collaborative, concerted effort to combat fentanyl trafficking and reduce senseless death to help our nation and West Virginia reach their full potential. -
New York Energy sues Etta Mae for breach of contract
CLARKSBURG — New York Energy LLC is suing Etta Mae Inc. alleging a breach of contract. -
Missing cellphone at heart of police brutality suit found after two years
CLARKSBURG — A cellphone at the heart of a federal lawsuit against the City of Westover and two police officers has been found after being lost for nearly two years. -
Man sues Lowe's after mower overturns on him, fractures spine
ELKINS —A man is suing Lowe's Home Centers for injuries sustained while he was working. -
EQT asks judge to block litigation in light of previous settlement
WHEELING — EQT Production Co. wants a federal judge to grant a request to block an attempt by gas leaseholders from suing in state court for alleged royalty shortages.