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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Loughry files a second motion seeking an acquittal or a new federal trial
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has filed a second motion seeking a new federal trial. -
Parkersburg couple alleges power companies allegedly failed to inspect its power lines
CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg couple is suing power companies, alleging failure to protect, loss of consortium and negligence. -
Widow alleges cremation service delivered wrong remains
CHARLESTON — A widow is suing a cremation service, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy. -
Charleston resident alleges Dunbar police officer used excessive force
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing the city of Dunbar and a police officer, citing, alleging excessive force. -
Ketchum's federal sentencing delayed until January
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s federal sentencing has been delayed. -
Davis, lawmakers propose delay in federal case
CHARLESTON – Action on former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’s federal claim that impeachment violated her constitutional rights has been delayed. -
Loughry wants a new federal trial
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry wants a new federal trial. -
Loughry asks state Supreme Court to block his impending impeachment trial as well
CHARLESTON – Convicted and suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry wants his impending impeachment trial in the state Senate to be stopped. -
Federal lawsuit says hemp farm violated Controlled Substances Act
HUNTINGTON — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has filed a lawsuit against a hemp farm in West Virginia, alleging it violated the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). -
Consumer accuses law firm of abusive debt collection practices
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a law firm, alleging attempting to collect a debt by threats. -
Surety bond underwriter sues contractors for breach of agreement
HUNTINGTON — A surety bond underwriter is suing Capitol Valley Contracting Inc. and contractors Mickey L. Farmer Jr. and Jeanne Farmer for alleged breach of Agreement of Indemnity. -
Jurors hear audio of Loughry possibly tampering with witness about office renovation costs
CHARLESTON – Jurors heard testimony about possible witness tampering in the federal trial of suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. @wvcourts -
Benjamin testifies about Loughry feuding with Davis, others over use of court vehicles
CHARLESTON – A former state Supreme Court justice recalled feuding among the justices regarding use of state vehicles and a discussion with Justice Allen Loughry about an antique desk. -
Loughry will take the stand in his federal trial; three charges dropped
CHARLESTON – Suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry will take the stand in his federal trial. -
Davis seeks federal injunction to stop her impeachment trial in state Senate
CHARLESTON – Retired state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis is seeking a federal injunction to stop her scheduled impeachment trial in the state Senate. -
Davis files federal lawsuit, saying impeachment has 'no legal basis'
Davis files federal lawsuit, saying impeachment has 'no legal basis' -
Painters' union accuses contractor of late contributions
CHARLESTON — A labor union and health plan are suing a Kentucky contractor, alleging it owes more than $2,600. -
Woman accuses former employer of age discrimination, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Charleston woman is suing her former employers, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Capitol security officers falsely arrested Charleston resident, lawsuit says
Two residents accuse the West Virginia Division of Protective Services and security officers of an "armed abduction." -
CSX derailment and oil spill leads to federal lawsuit
Federal and state officials accuse CSX Transportation of several environmental torts in response to oil spilled from a derailed train.