U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Charleston Division
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Loughry's Charleston home up for sale
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s Charleston home is for sale. Loughry, who was sentenced last month to 24 months in federal prison, and his family listed the home March 1 for $150,000. -
Pray ordered to pay in Business Court lawsuit, files bankruptcy
CHARLESTON — A man who was ordered in October to pay $1.36 million in a case in West Virginia's Business Court Division filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. -
Court letter from D.C. consultant says Loughry lacks humility, should accept responsibility
CHARLESTON – A Washington, D.C., political consultant says former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry lacks humility and that he should have accepted responsibility for his actions. -
Loughry to appeal federal conviction
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry plans to appeal his federal conviction and sentence. Loughry's attorney John Carr filed a one-sentence Notice of Appeal filed Feb. 26 in federal court. -
The Greenbrier sues insurance companies for flood losses
CHARLESTON — The Greenbrier Hotel is suing a group of insurance carriers it claims failed to pay for substantial insured losses from the 2016 flood. -
Ketchum's federal wire fraud sentencing rescheduled again, now set for March 6
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s federal sentencing has been rescheduled for March 6. -
Loughry’s legacy will live on in the (Steve) Canterbury Tales
Former state Supreme Court justice is going to prison – and he won’t be lounging on a $32,000 blue suede couch in his cell. -
Ketchum seeks probation or fine while federal prosecutors want him to serve 6-12 months
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s attorney says his client only should be placed on probation or fined on a federal wire fraud charge. -
Employee claims CAMC mistreated him because of his ethnicity
An employee is suing a health care facility, citing alleged racial discrimination and wrongful discharge. -
Canterbury says damage done by Loughry goes deeper than crimes for which he was convicted
CHARLESTON – The former state Supreme Court administrator who was fired days after former Justice Allen Loughry became chief justice says he thinks justice has been served. -
Estate of man killed in collision sues driver, owner
A personal representative is suing a vehicle owner and operator, citing alleged negligence. -
Loughry sentenced to two years in prison
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has been sentenced to two years in prison and three years supervised probation. -
Juror at heart of Loughry's motion seeking new trial upset by allegations: 'We were so fair'
CHARLESTON – The juror whose social media usage was the focus of former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s motion seeking a new trial is upset by the accusations. -
Federal judge denies another Loughry request for new trial; sentencing set for Feb. 13
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has been denied a second request for a new trial. On Feb. 8, U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver issued an order related to a sealed motion seeking a new trial. Copenhaver previously denied Loughry’s other request for a new trial last month. -
Two federal lawsuits filed for semi truck crash
CHARLESTON — Two lawsuits have been filed against Ashlee Transport for a vehicle accident that caused several people to be injured. -
Loughry disciplinary hearing rescheduled again; Ketchum sentencing to be moved once again
CHARLESTON — A state Judicial Hearing Board hearing about former Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has been rescheduled for a second time. And, the federal sentencing for former Justice Menis Ketchum will be rescheduled once again. -
Kenova sues drug companies for opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON — The City of Kenova filed a lawsuit against the drug manufacturers who caused the opioid crisis currently underway in West Virginia. -
Union says West Virginia-American Water is violating collective bargaining agreement
A labor organization is suing a water company citing an alleged violation of collective bargaining agreement provisions. -
Hospital vice president alleges retaliatory termination
A vice president of ambulatory services is suing hospital operators, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Hotel maintenance worker claims discriminatory termination
A maintenance worker is suing a hotel operator, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.