U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Beckley Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Beckley Division
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Lawsuit alleges man was injured when equipment fell on him
BLUEFIELD — A lawsuit filed by a man suing Brooks Run South Mining alleging he sustained injuries at work has been removed to federal court. -
Former student sues Raleigh Board of Education for assault
BECKLEY — A woman is suing the Raleigh County Board of Education alleging it caused her injuries by failing to monitor the lunchroom when she was a freshman in high school and was attacked by another student. -
Greenbrier lawsuit against insurance adjuster transferred to West Virginia
BECKLEY —A lawsuit filed by The Greenbrier is being transferred to West Virginia federal court from Virginia. -
LabCorp used for breach of contract
BECKLEY — A lawsuit was filed against LabCorp after they claim sensitive information was sent to a debt collector. -
Blankenship wants federal judge not to void his misdemeanor conviction
BECKLEY – Don Blankenship is asking a federal judge to reject a magistrate’s recommendation that his misdemeanor conviction be voided. -
Former Alderson inmate says prison official raped her, others failed to report it
BECKLEY – A former Alderson FPC inmate has filed a lawsuit against the federal government alleging she was a victim of sexual assault and battery while serving time, including to one prison official who later was convicted of sexual abuse. -
Amended scheduling order filed in Raleigh General negligence case
BECKLEY — An amended scheduling order was filed in a lawsuit against Raleigh General Hospital and other healthcare providers alleging medical negligence in the treatment of a newborn child. -
Judge grants dismissal of lawsuit against McCoy Elkhorn Coal
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against McCoy Elkhorn Coal was dismissed from federal court voluntarily. -
Federal magistrate recommends tossing Blankenship's 2015 mine safety conviction
CHARLESTON – In a rare legal move, a federal magistrate says Don Blankenship’s 2016 conviction for conspiring to violate mine safety laws should be tossed out. -
Jury trial scheduled for discrimination suit against Wal-mart
HUNTINGTON — A jury trial is scheduled in a lawsuit against Wal-mart alleging it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Racial discrimination case against Lightning Contract Services to begin trial in 2020
BECKLEY — A case against Lightning Contract Services alleging racial discrimination now has a trial date. -
Federal government denies wrongdoing in medical lawsuit filed by couple over son's birth
BECKLEY – The federal government filed an answer in a lawsuit against it and Raleigh General Hospital over allegations the hospital and government were responsible for negligence that occurred during a child's birth. -
Kostenko seeks to have federal drug distribution sentence vacated
BECKLEY — A former doctor who was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distribution of oxycodone has filed court documents in an attempt to vacate his sentence. -
Microtel Inn owner files response to guest's slip-and-fall lawsuit
BECKLEY — V.P. Management filed an amended answer in a case against it filed by a patron who allegedly slipped and fell at its hotel. -
Greenbrier County homeowners seek court's help in dispute with State Farm over chandelier damages
BECKLEY – The owners of a Greenbrier County home are seeking a declaration from the court regarding their home's habitability after a chandelier fell and damaged the home. -
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Michael J. Marshall
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled earlier this year. -
Mechanic alleges Aero-Smith, Sylvanus Group failed to pay him
BECKLEY – Two companies and individuals named in a breach of contract suit have filed to remove the case to federal court. -
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Timothy George Hayes
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled this year. -
Justice company agrees to pay sanctions
BECKLEY — A company owned by Gov. Jim Justice has agreed to pay sanctions in the amount of $1.23 million after U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart filed a motion to impose liability on Justice and his son, Jay Justice. -
Property owner alleges Oceana water line was extended without permission
BECKLEY – A Wyoming County resident alleges a municipal water utility placed a water line through his property without his permission.