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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Ojeda files motion to dismiss, says he didn't violate man's civil rights
CHARLESTON – U.S. Congress candidate and state Senator Richard Ojeda has filed a motion to dismiss the federal lawsuit against him claiming he violated a man’s civil rights. -
Blankenship's attempt to vacate sentence being played like musical chairs
Blankenship's attempt to vacate sentence being played like musical chairs -
BB&T claims Nicholas County couple owes more than $200,000
HUNTINGTON — A North Carolina banking corporation is suing Alkon Inc., Evelyn F. Underwood and William T. Underwood, borrower and guarantors, citing alleged breach of promissory note and guaranty agreements. -
Blankenship case now being handled by U.S. Attorney for Eastern Kentucky
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia has been recused from Don Blankenship’s attempt to have his federal conviction vacated. -
Man sues Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company for car accident, breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company after he claims it breached its contract with him after he was involved in a car accident. -
Man sues Ojeda, says state Senator violated his civil rights, got him fired
CHARLESTON – A Logan man has filed a lawsuit against state Senator and U.S. Congress candidate Richard Ojeda after he was fired from his job after posting a video of Ojeda illegally passing a car. -
Charleston company alleges coal resellers breached agreement
CHARLESTON — A Charleston company is suing coal resellers, alleging breach of term sheet agreement to supply coal to the defendants. -
Logan Co. couple alleges hospital failed to timely diagnose patient
CHARLESTON — A Logan County couple is suing the county medical center, alleging medical negligence. -
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against municipal judge, others
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a municipal judge and 30 other defendants a man alleged discriminated against him over the course several lawsuits filed in 2014 and 2015. -
Judge dismisses age discrimination lawsuit against Hampden Coal
CHARLESTON – A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against Hampden Coal that alleged a man was terminated from his employment based on his age. -
Woman sues Trans Union, Equifax for inaccurate credit reports
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Trans Union and Equifax Information Services after she claims her credit reports were inaccurate and they refused to update them. -
Opioid lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit filed by four municipalities against 14 pharmacies regarding the opioid epidemic in West Virginia has been removed to federal court. -
Man sues Logan County Commission for excessive force used by deputy
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Logan County Commission after he claims excessive forced was used on him and caused him injuries, including a 17-day coma. -
Lawsuit against Frontier for False Claims Act violations moves forward
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit filed in 2014 against Frontier Communications alleging violations of the False Claims Act will continue after a judge’s recent order dismissing several counts from the amended complaint. -
Judge grants motion for summary judgment in car accident lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of the defendant in a lawsuit against 21st Century Centennial Insurance Company for a car accident that caused injuries. -
Three lawsuits filed against State Farm for uninsured motorist claims problems
CHARLESTON – Three lawsuits have been filed against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company for issues with uninsured motorist claims from car accidents that occurred in 2005 and 2009. -
Five more lawsuits filed against drug wholesalers for opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON – Five more lawsuits have been filed in federal court against drug wholesalers and pharmacies for the opioid epidemic ravaging West Virginia. -
Water crisis claims total $159 million
CHARLESTON – The class action settlement for the West Virginia water crisis totals $159 million—$8 million more than the class action settlement amount. -
Man sues AM Communications for wage payment violations
CHARLESTON – A man is suing AM Communications after he claims it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. -
Woman blames Eldercare of Jackson County for father’s death
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Eldercare of Jackson County after she claims it is responsible for her father’s death.