U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Charleston Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Charleston Division
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Federal judge dismisses case alleging ADA discrimination
CHARLESTON — A motion to dismiss was granted in a case against Captain D's filed by a former employee. -
Berger approves plan for Justice sanction payments
BECKLEY — Federal Judge Irene Berger issued an order approving Justice Energy's plan to repay $1.23 million in sanctions by the federal government in a case filed by James River Equipment Virginia. -
Lobbyist sues state education officials
CHARLESTON — West Virginia lobbyist Jason Webb filed a lawsuit against two state education officials for trying to get him fired. -
Federal judge tosses Greenbrier lawsuit against insurance companies
CHARLESTON — U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin dismissed The Greenbrier’s lawsuit against dozens of insurance companies because the hotel failed to officially notify the companies of the lawsuit. -
Former state senator sues sheriff's department for unlawful arrest
CHARLESTON — A former state senator is suing the Clay County Sheriff's Department and the Clay County Commission, alleging he was unlawfully arrested. -
State Supreme Court agrees with recommended sanctions for Loughry
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court agrees with recommended sanctions for former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. -
Richwood man alleges excessive force was used by police chief
CHARLESTON – A Richwood man has filed a suit against the city and its chief of police over allegations he was physically assaulted by the officer. -
Man alleges Capital Accounts harassed him with collection calls at work
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man is suing a debt collection agency over allegations it harassed him with the collection of an alleged debt. -
UPDATE: Loughry reports to prison in South Carolina
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has reported to a federal prison in South Carolina. -
Electrician alleges he was terminated in retaliation by Blue Creek Mining for taking paternity leave
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County man alleges that he was terminated by his Kanawha County employer after the birth of his child in retaliation for taking time off. -
Fayette County alleges Seminole West Virginia Mining Complex caused contamination of groundwater
FAYETTEVILLE – Fayette County has filed a suit against the operator of an underground coal mine in the county over allegations the facility has caused the contamination of groundwater. -
Loughry questions if evidence was sufficient in 4th Circuit appeal, hires former state Solicitor General
RICHMOND, Va. – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s appeal questions whether there was sufficient evidence to support his February conviction on 10 federal counts of wire fraud, mail fraud and lying to federal agents. -
After two years, U.S. attorney says investigation of state Supreme Court is over
CHARLESTON – The federal investigation into the state Supreme Court is over. U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart issued a statement March 14 announcing the conclusion of the probe that has lasted for more than two years. -
Loved Ones in Home Care is accused of violating Fair Labor Standards Act
CHARLESTON — A woman is seeking damages, claiming her workplace violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Woman alleges she was injured in accident with Mingo County school bus
CHARLESTON — A woman is seeking damages after being involved in a car accident with a school bus. -
Man claims Dodge vehicle he purchased didn't meet manufacturer's standards
BLUEFIELD — A man claims a car he was sold was not in conformity with manufacturer's standards. -
U.S. Steel among companies accused of exposing worker to dangerous chemicals
BLUEFIELD — A man is seeking damages, claiming that his workplace made him sick due to exposure to dangerous substances such as benzene. -
Bank claims borrower owes more than $117,000 on a $250,000 loan
A bank is seeking more than $117,000, claiming that a customer failed to pay. -
Employee claims alleged negligence resulted in injuries
An employee is suing an Ohio corporation, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence. -
Leniency for Loughry is a tough sale
Assuming his motives are pure, an intervention from a D.C. political consultant on former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s behalf is a nice gesture. Still, if anyone deserves to be punished severely for breaking the law, it’s a judge.