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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Fayette County Commission sues companies for water contamination
CHARLESTON — The Fayette County Commission filed a lawsuit against the National Grid NE Holdings 2 and others for contaminating Loop Creek. -
Parties ask to be dismissed from transgender athletics case
CHARLESTON — After a federal judge recently granted a preliminary injunction determining that a transgender student could run cross country at school this fall, the new state law is still being challenged and the parties want to be dismissed -
Final two distributors provide closing arguments as federal opioid trial wraps
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for Cardinal Health and McKesson presented closing arguments in hope of convincing U.S. District Judge David Faber the distribution companies should not be held liable for any part in the opioid epidemic. -
Coal operator wins $32.7 million verdict in insurance denial case
CHARLESTON – A Kentucky-based coal operator has won what might be the largest insurance verdict in West Virginia history. -
Defense argues Cabell, Huntington treatment programs are covered; no additional funds needed
CHARLESTON – During the last day of testimony in the landmark opioid trial, the defense’s argument shifted to Cabell County and the City of Huntington’s ability to effectively cover treatment programs through federal government grants and that the governments should be able to continue to do so. -
Defense expert says plaintiff experts 'threw aside' valuable information in analysis
CHARLESTON – An economist expert claims Cardinal Health had a due diligence system in place that was followed as designed, arguing earlier experts failed to note the system in place. -
Judge issues order saying discovery requests filed too late in police brutality case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has issued a protective order in an alleged South Charleston Police brutality case, saying the defendants didn’t have to respond to discovery requests filed after a deadline. -
Former employee says CONSOL Energy violated ERISA
CHARLESTON — A man is suing CONSOL Energy for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). -
State, local school officials say they didn't ask for transgender athlete ban
CHARLESTON — The state Board of Education, the state Secondary Schools Athletic Commission and the Harrison County school board all have asked to have a case regarding the state’s impending anti-transgender athlete law dismissed. -
Pain doctor shows legislative impact on opioid epidemic, then has reputation questioned
CHARLESTON – Tables turned as an expert witness for Cardinal Health had his professional reputation challenged during his testimony at the bellwether federal opioid trial. -
Drug distributors continue to push blame on doctors, strengthen gateway definition
CHARLESTON – As they began arguing their case, the three drug distributor defendants in the bellwether federal trial continued to rest blame on others for fueling the opioid epidemic. -
Two former employees sue The Chemours Company for retaliation
CHARLESTON — Two former employees are suing The Chemours Company alleging that they were fired after reporting work safety violations and pollution. -
Drug distributors slam plaintiff’s causation and misconduct argument
CHARLESTON – Three of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical distribution companies pushed for a trial dismissal as the plaintiffs wrapped up their case at the bellwether federal opioid trial. -
Williams gives tearful testimony on opioid epidemic effects in Huntington, Cabell County
CHARLESTON – Wrapping up the plaintiff's case, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams provided emotional testimony detailing his experience in handling the opioid epidemic. -
Expert says Huntington/Cabell need more sufficient, longstanding treatment programs
CHARLESTON – Testifying in the bellwether opioid trial, a expert witness on pharmaceutical-related abatement programs said he does not believe Cabell County has sufficient treatment programs to fight the opioid epidemic. -
Couple says insurance company wrongly denied claim from storm damage
CHARLESTON — A Charleston couple is suing State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company alleging that the company wrongfully denied a claim. -
Former Huntington police chief holds back tears during testimony
CHARLESTON – Testifying in the bellwether federal opioid trial, Huntington's former chief of police shared the pain he felt as watching his community be taken over by addiction. -
Child welfare expert discusses needs for Opioid Use Disorder exposed children
CHARLESTON – At the federal trial against three major opioid distributors, a child welfare expert showed the impact of Opioid Use Disorder on children and the rising need – and lack – of proper resources. -
Data shows Cabell County had some of nation’s top opioid prescribers
CHARLESTON – Tension remained high in the courtroom of the landmark federal opioid trial as plaintiffs and defendants argued expert witness reports and testimonies. -
Defense blames doctor’s overprescribing, tries to discredit expert witness report
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial entered its sixth week, tensions rose as defendants spent the day trying to discredit a report by a substance use disorder epidemiologist.