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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Former Weirton police officer settles wrongful termination case
WHEELING – A former Weirton police officer has reached a settlement with the city in his wrongful termination lawsuit. -
Federal judge denies request for preliminary injunction against Alecto Healthcare
WHEELING – A judge has denied a request for preliminary injunction in a lawsuit against Alecto Healthcare Services. -
FCI Hazelton inmate alleges constitutional rights were violated
CLARKSBURG – An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution - Hazelton alleges he suffered mental and emotional distress due to being placed in solitary confinement for an extended period of time. -
Man sues after he slipped and fell on sand at Lowe's
WHEELING – A man is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims he was injured due to sand on the floor of its Wheeling store. -
Nine individuals sue Eagle Natrium for plant explosion
WHEELING – Nine people are suing Eagle Natrium after they claim it negligently maintained the area of the Natrium Plant that exploded and caused them injuries. -
Woman sues Allied Van Lines for property damage
WHEELING – A woman is suing Allied Van Lines after she claims her personal property was damaged during a move from Alabama to West Virginia. -
Federal judge denies request for new trial in Wheeling Jesuit student’s death
WHEELING – A federal judge denied one of the defendant’s motion for judgment as a matter of law, a new trial, remittitur and/or amendment of the judgment in a lawsuit against multiple defendants accused of causing the death of a Wheeling Jesuit University student. -
MAPW, estate allege lease on Wetzel County acreage has terminated
WHEELING – An Ohio corporation and estate representative are seeking to terminate the lease for oil and gas rights on a Wetzel County property. -
Former Bethany College employee seeks disability benefits under plan
CLARKSBURG – A Wellsburg woman alleges that her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied. -
Man sues Precision CEO, other employee for wrongful termination
WHEELING – A man is suing the CEO of Precision LLC and another employee after he claims they wrongfully terminated his employment. -
Woman sues for injuries sustained at Chester post office
WHEELING – A woman is suing Hiler Buffalo after she claims she was injured at the post office when it allegedly failed to properly maintain a handrail. -
Case involving flash fire on natural gas well pad moved to federal court
WHEELING – A couple is suing Stone Energy Corp. after they claim injuries were sustained during a flash fire. Stone owned, operated and controlled a natural gas well pad in New Martinsville known as “Howell Pad,” according to a complaint filed Sept. 12 in Wetzel Circuit Court and removed to federal court on Oct. 5. -
Federal court denies motion for partial judgment in employment dispute
WHEELING – A federal court has denied the plaintiff’s motion for partial judgment on the pleadings in a lawsuit against EMS USA Inc. This civil action was removed to federal court Ohio Circuit Court on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. -
Judge partially denies motion to dismiss in car accident lawsuit
WHEELING – A judge has granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging injuries an employee suffered in a car accident. -
Capson Physicians Insurance sues physician involved in Hepatitis lawsuits
WHEELING – Capson Physicians Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Roland F. Chalifoux for multiple lawsuits filed against him regarding blood-borne pathogens. Valley Pain Management was also named as a defendant in the suit. -
Couple sues Liberty Mutual Insurance for alleged bad faith, unfair practices
WHEELING – A couple is suing Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for acting in bad faith and violating a state act regarding unfair practices. -
Class action filed against Equifax for failing to protect credit information
WHEELING – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Equifax Inc. after the plaintiffs claim it failed to adequately protect credit information and personal information. -
Man sues SWN Production Company for breach of contract
WHEELING – A man is suing SWN Production Company after he claims it breached its contract with him. -
Man sues Chase Bank for breach of contract
WHEELING – A man is suing JPMorgan Chase Bank after he claims it breached its contract with him by failing to apply loan payments and failing to give him a modification on his loan. -
Man sues Tug Hill Operating for failing to pay royalties
WHEELING – A man is suing Tug Hill Operating after he claims it failed to create a profit and pay royalties to him.