U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia Wheeling Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia Wheeling Division
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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. -
West Liberty University wants discrimination lawsuit dismissed
WHEELING — West Liberty University wants a lawsuit alleging discrimination to be dismissed from federal court. -
Consol denies allegations in breach of contract case
WHEELING — Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company denies the claims made in a case alleging breach of contract. -
ADT, former customer settle lawsuit
WHEELING — A settlement has been obtained in a case against ADT alleging fraud and deception. -
Man accuses ADT of deception and fraud
WHEELING — A man is suing ADT alleging that it made unfair and deceptive advertisements that touted free equipment that wasn't actually free. -
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. -
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. -
Woman says Matrix Warranty Solutions violated TCPA
WHEELING — A woman filed a class-action lawsuit against Matrix Warranty Solutions alleging that they violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Marshall County man sues Cook Medical for implanted device he says caused him harm
WHEELING — A Marshall County man is suing Cook Medical alleging that a medical device that was implanted in him caused him harm. -
Union sues Overcash Pipeline for failure to abide by arbitration agreement
WHEELING — A union and one of its members are suing Overcash Pipeline alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Woman sues Marshall County Commission for wrongful termination
WHEELING —A Moundsville woman is suing Marshall County Commission and two county employees alleging that she was terminated from her employment for filing assault charges against another employee. -
Federal judge says W.Va. can't enforce law that would restrict lawyer advertising
WHEELING – A federal judge has ruled West Virginia can’t enforce a law passed in 2020 restricting lawyer advertising. -
Individuals sue Triad Hunter, SWN Production Company over gas, mineral rights
WHEELING — Three individuals are suing Triad Hunter and SWN Production Company regarding gas and mineral rights. -
EEOC sues Hancock County businesses for treatment of female employees
WHEELING — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Route 22 Sports Bar and Crazy Mexican Restaurant & Grill alleging the businesses subjected female employees to a hostile work environment. -
Supreme Court will hear state employees' pay case in March
CHARLESTON – A case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay will be heard by the state Supreme Court. -
Whitey Bulger's estate files federal lawsuit blaming BOP employees for his death
MARTINSBURG – The family of one of America’s most infamous gangsters has filed a lawsuit blaming his 2018 death at a federal prison in West Virginia on Bureau of Prisons employees. -
Businesses, parents file federal suit calling Justice's 'never-ending' executive orders unconstitutional
WHEELING – A group of businesses and individuals have filed a federal lawsuit seeking a declaration that Gov. Jim Justice’s “never-ending executive orders mandating restrictions” through the COVID-19 pandemic are unconstitutional. -
Plaintiffs in case over legal advertisement law file motion for preliminary injunction
WHEELING — The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey challenging a recent legal advertising law that is set to take effect next month filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the case. -
Texas Construction company claims it's owed $1.59 million for pipeline project materials, labor
WHEELING — A Texas construction company claims it is owed more than $1.5 million for materials and labor on a pipeline project in Marshall County. -
Former employee sues EM1 Services for wrongful termination
WHEELING — A Marshall County woman who claims she was fired by trucking company EM1 Services LLC for complaining about workplace sexual harassment has sued the company for wrongful termination.