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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Installers allege heating/air conditioning company failed to pay overtime
CHARLESTON — Three installers have filed a class action lawsuit against a Parkersburg heating and air conditioning business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts. -
Federal court documents provide details of water crisis settlement
CHARLESTON – A $151 million settlement would provide an estimated $525 to each household affected by the 2014 chemical spill that contaminated the water supply for residents in nine counties. -
Drug wholesalers seek dismissal of federal lawsuits
CHARLESTON – The drug wholesalers named in multiple lawsuits across the state alleging they are responsible for the substance abuse epidemic in West Virginia have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuits. -
Gun owner accuses deputy sheriff of uneccessary force
CHARLESTON — A Cabell County gun owner is suing a deputy sheriff, alleging unlawful use of unreasonable and excessive force. -
Homeowner accuses mortgage servicing business of unfair practices
CHARLESTON — A Cabell County homeowner is suing a mortgage servicing company, alleging unfair or unconscionable collection practices. -
Company linked to 2014 water crisis sues Lincoln Co. over ordinance
CHARLESTON – Eastman Chemical Company has filed a lawsuit against the Lincoln County Commission for passing an illegal ordinance it claims is an attempt to recover money from the company three years after the chemical contaminated the water supply in West Virginia. -
Faith-based organization alleges vertical farm operator breached contract
CHARLESTON — A faith-based organization is suing a vertical farms operator, alleging breach of contract and conversion. -
Couple sues Arch Coal, Coal-Mac for work-related injuries
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Arch Coal and Coal-Mac after they claim the companies are responsible for work-related injuries. -
Woman sues National Casualty Company for declining coverage
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing National Casualty Company after she claims it wrongfully declined coverage after she was in a car accident. -
Three more counties file suits against drug distributors
CHARLESTON – Three more lawsuits have been filed against the drug distributors for flooding West Virginia with opioid painkillers and causing the drug epidemic in the state. -
Health workers sue CAMC, claiming unpaid wages
Health workers are suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc., alleging violations of workers compensation acts that resulted in unpaid wages. -
Father accuses sheriff's deputy of violating law
CHARLESTON — A Franklin County man is suing a Raleigh County sheriff's deputy, alleging deprivation of liberty without due process. -
Borrowers accuse loan servicer of RESPA violations
CHARLESTON — A Mason County couple is suing Nationwide Mortgage, alleging RESPA violations. -
Man accuses Standard Insurance of wrongful denial of benefits
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Standard Insurance Company after he claims it wrongfully denied him short-term and long-term disability benefits. -
Woman says she was injured by ruptured breast implant
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Allergan Inc. after she claims one of her breast implants ruptured and caused her injuries. -
Man accuses Citimortgage of predatory lending practices
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Citimortgage after he claims its actions constituted predatory lending practices. -
Patient blames U.S. government for eye damage
CHARLESTON — A Logan County man is suing the U.S. government, alleging the defendant's negligence led to eye damage for the plaintiff. -
Couple blames Horn’s Express for car wreck
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Horn’s Express after they claim one of its employees was responsible for a car wreck that caused them injuries and damages. -
Disabled employee alleges Hartford Life breached fiduciary duties
CHARLESTON — A disabled employee is suing Hartford Insurance, alleging breach of fiduciary duties. -
Dollar General wants injury lawsuit in federal court
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Dollar General after she claims she suffered injuries while on the premises of one of its stores.