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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Skinner resigns as Gilmer magistrate
CHARLESTON — Gilmer County Magistrate Alton Skinner II, who was suspended several months ago following charges of obstruction of justice and fraud, resigned from his magistrate position. -
Ohio County man files two lawsuits against bill collectors
WHEELING — An Ohio County man filed two lawsuits against different companies, alleging they violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Shaina Richardson Joins Firm's Morgantown Office
Shaina L. Richardson has joined Steptoe & Johnson as an associate attorney. -
Former officers sue Shepherd University for discrimination
MARTINSBURG — Two men filed a lawsuit against Shepherd University alleging the university discriminated against them based on their ages. -
Keyser woman alleges Cigna Group Insurance wrongfully denied life insurance claim
MARTINSBURG – A Keyser woman has filed suit against an insurance company over allegations it wrongfully denied her claim for her late mother's life insurance. -
Trio of suits filed involving Columbia Gas, Welded Construction
WHEELING —Three lawsuits were filed in federal court involving Columbia Gas and Welded Construction and a motion to remand was filed in one of them. -
Discrimination suit against Variform removed to federal court
MARTINSBURG — A lawsuit against Variform Inc., alleging wrongful discharge and negligence, has been removed to federal court. -
Lawsuit involving R&V Associates, Weirton Medical Center moved to West Virginia
WHEELING — Another lawsuit involving R&V Associates and Weirton Medical Center was filed in federal court — this one filed in Pennsylvania before it was transferred to West Virginia. -
Case against State Farm over bat infestation remanded to state court
WHEELING — A lawsuit against State Farm, alleging breach of contract has been remanded to state court with several hearings scheduled. -
Lawsuit against State Farm remanded to state court
WHEELING — A lawsuit filed by two Wheeling property owners against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company has been remanded back to state court. -
Federal judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit levied against Bethany College
WHEELING — A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit accusing Bethany College for discrimination. -
Federal judge grants motion to transfer case against drug companies to New York
WHEELING — A federal judge granted a motion to transfer venue in a case filed in federal court in Wheeling. The case will now be removed to New York. -
Federal judge dismisses complaint against Tug Hill Operating
WHEELING — A federal court judge granted an order to dismiss a lawsuit against Tug Hill Operating that alleged it breached a covenant with a property owner. -
Federal judge denies motion to compel arbitration in Macy's discrimination case
MARTINSBURG — A federal judge denied a motion to stay and compel arbitration in a case alleging discrimination by Macy's against a former employee who has a neurodevelopmental disorder. -
Woman sues Bridgestone after partner dies in crash
WHEELING — A woman is suing Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations after the death of her partner. -
LTAH Real Estate Holdings seeks $9.5 million from physicians who allegedly defaulted on loan
ELKINS — A group of West Virginia and Ohio physicians and owners of an Ohio real estate holdings company that declared bankruptcy are being sued by their lender in a dispute of a $9.5 million loan and its application to West Virginia consumer credit laws. -
Nautilus Insurance accuses GC&P Development of misrepresentation
ELKINS — Nautilus Insurance Company is suing GC&P Development, accusing the company of misrepresentation. -
Novartis alleges Mylan violated patent laws relating to prescription drug
WHEELING – Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. is suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals over alleged violations of patent laws related to the drug Gilenya. -
Partial settlement reached in case against Equifax, TransUnion over allegedly inaccurate credit files
WHEELING – A notice of partial settlement was filed in a case against three credit reporting agencies over alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act violations. -
Elkins couple sue Ocwen Loan Servicing for alleged violation of debt-collection law
ELKINS — A couple is suing Ocwen Loan Servicing for alleged violations of West Virginia debt collection law.