U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Huntington Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Huntington Division
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Former teacher says Putnam, Kanawha officials conspired to prosecute her
HUNTINGTON – A former Hurricane High School teacher says a host of Putnam and Kanawha county officials conspired to prosecute her on what she calls baseless criminal charges. -
Fourth Circuit overturns earlier ruling, says state ballot placement process is fine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Secretary of State Mac Warner are celebrating a court ruling that says a state law about election ballot listing. -
Woman says home was wrongfully put in foreclosure
HUNTINGTON — A woman says the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Housing Service wrongfully placed her home in foreclosure. -
Union sues Matheny & Sons for failure to make required contributions
HUNTINGTON — A local union is suing Matheny & Sons General Contracting and its owner alleging it did not follow a collective bargaining agreement to which it was obligated. -
Environmental advocacy groups sue federal agency office for failing to act on program
HUNTINGTON — Conservation agencies are suing the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement in federal court alleging it failed to make a determination to a surface mining program. -
Kentucky woman sues Huntington for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky woman is suing the city of Huntington alleging that she was injured when she fell in downtown Huntington. -
Architectural firm sues West Virginia Building for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON — An architectural and engineering firm is suing The West Virginia Building alleging that the building and its owner owe more than $300,000 for renovations. -
Owner of haunted attraction sues state for canceling 2020 season
HUNTINGTON — The owner of The Haunted Majestic, a haunted, floating barge attraction that was shuttered for the 2020 season is suing the state, alleging that it didn't have the right to shut down his attraction. -
Man sues Special Metals for wrongful termination, discrimination
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio man is suing Special Metals for wrongfully terminating his employment. -
Spring Valley basketball coach sues county board, principal for defamation
HUNTINGTON — A Spring Valley High School (SVHS) basketball coach is suing the Wayne County Board of Education and Principal John Hayes alleging he has been defamed over alleged misuse of funds. -
Non-union retirees sue Cabell Huntington Hospital over termination of benefits
HUNTINGTON — Two retired employees say that Cabell Huntington Hospital has violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by misrepresenting its lifetime retiree health and welfare benefits. -
Mother sues Kenova for son's death while in police custody
HUNTINGTON — The mother of a man who died while in the custody of the Kenova police is suing the city and Officer Charles Newman for his death. -
Defendants in case by former Wayne Co. school board employee seek to have suit dismissed
HUNTINGTON —Several defendants in a lawsuit alleging an employee was wrongfully accused of obstructing an investigation are asking for the lawsuit to be dismissed. -
Woman sues condo association for discrimination over emotional support animal
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Whitaker Square Condominium Association alleging it violated the Fair Housing Act when it discriminated against her for her emotional support animal. -
Kanawha County man sues employer for work injury
HUNTINGTON —A Kanawha County man has sued Metal Partners Rebar for injuries sustained from a work injury. -
Union says West Virginia American Water shouldn't have discharged, disciplined employees
HUNTINGTON — A local union is suing West Virginia American Water Company on behalf of several members alleging that union members could not be discharged from the water company unless just cause existed. -
Federal court dismisses former teacher's free speech lawsuit
HUNTINGTON — A former Cabell County teacher's lawsuit that was filed after she was fired for racially charged Twitter posts on her personal account five years ago has been dismissed by a federal judge. -
Mother sues Cabell board of education for son's injuries from aide
HUNTINGTON —An unnamed woman is suing the Cabell County Board of Education for injuries sustained by her minor child by a special needs aide. -
Historian asks Woody Williams to respond to discovery requests
HUNTINGTON — Historian and author Bryan Mark Rigg is seeking World War II veteran Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams to respond to discovery questions in a case Williams filed against Rigg about his most recent book. -
Florida man sues Barboursville Moose Lodge after intoxicated woman injures him in car accident
HUNTINGTON — A Florida man is suing Barboursville Lodge No. 2586, Loyal Order of Moose after he was injured in a car accident.