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 sentencing dates for former justices Loughry, Ketchum postponed until February
CHARLESTON – The federal sentencing dates for two former state Supreme Court justices have been delayed until February. -
Board hearing about state charges against Loughry postponed until February
CHARLESTON — A state Judicial Hearing Board hearing about former Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry scheduled for Jan. 14 has been postponed. -
Judge denies Loughry request for new trial
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has denied a request for a new trial by former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. -
Gauley Bridge sues drug manufacturers for opioid crisis
CHARLESTON — The town of Gauley Bridge is suing drug manufacturers for the opioid crisis that has ravaged West Virginia and the rest of the country. -
Man sues State Farm for benefits denial
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against State Farm alleging a denial of benefits for a former employee was removed to federal court. -
Ignoring federal shutdown, Goodwin says he'll hear civil cases involving government
CHARLESTON – One West Virginia federal judge plans to continue to hear civil cases involving the federal government despite the government shutdown. -
Women pregnant during water contamination crisis to get checks soon
CHARLESTON — Individual review claims and claims for women who were pregnant during the water contamination crisis nearly five years ago will receive payment. -
Couple suing medical-device manufacturer for alleged negligence
A couple is suing Smith & Nephew Inc. and Smith & Nephew PLC, medical device manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty, design defect, failure to warn, negligence and strict liability. -
BB&T alleges engineering services failed to provide access to property
CHARLESTON — A North Carolina banking corporation is suing an engineering and construction service, and an Elkview resident, seeking the court to order specific performance, declaratory and injunctive relief. -
Equipment distributor alleges mining company owes nearly $233,000
CHARLESTON — An equipment distributor is suing a mining company, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debt. -
Health care workers accuse nursing service company of unpaid wages
HUNTINGTON — Two health care workers have filed a class action lawsuit against a Charleston nursing service company, alleging violation of applicable minimum wage laws. -
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Equipment distributor alleges mining company owes $232,000
CHARLESTON — An equipment distributor is suing a mining company, alleging breach of contract and unpaid debts. -
Man says he was told wrong Powerball cutoff time, files $700 million lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man has filed a lawsuit seeking $700 million over allegations he was told the incorrect cutoff time to play the Powerball lottery in 2017 at a Texas convenience store. -
Beneficiaries allege Huntington National Bank failed to properly invest trust
CHARLESTON — Beneficiaries of the trust are suing a bank, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. -
Calhoun County vehicle passenger alleges heavy load carriers caused crash
CHARLESTON — A Calhoun County man is suing motor and heavy load carriers, alleging negligence, recklessness and vicarious liability. -
Financial advisory firm accuses energy companies of fraud
CHARLESTON — A financial advisory firm is suing oil and gas companies, alleging breach of contract, intentional tort/fraud, unjust enrichment and violation of the West Virginia Uniform Voidable Transactions Act. -
Prosecutors call Loughry 'vindictive and vengeful' in response to motion for new trial
CHARLESTON – Federal prosecutors paint former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry as “vindictive and vengeful,” “not credible,” retaliatory and one who “would not hesitate to flex his power and authority to get what he wanted.” -
Former employee accuses Williamson heath care facility of disability discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a Williamson health care facility, alleging violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act and wrongful termination. -
Vote No Coalition files suit against Warner for free speech violations
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit was filed against West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner last week alleging violations of free speech.