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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Couples sues CVS for injuries suffered from fainting after flu shot
HUNTINGTON — A Wood County couple is suing CVS Pharmacy and a pharmacist for injuries sustained after receiving a flu shot. -
Three men sue DHHR alleging health plans are discriminatory against transgendered individuals
HUNTINGTON —Three men are suing West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch for discrimination, alleging the state's insurance plan does not provide the proper coverage for transgendered people. -
Former employee says nursing home discriminated against him
HUNTINGTON — A former employee says Wayne Nursing & Rehabilitation Center discriminated against him and caused him to resign from his employment. -
Retired Wayne school garage employee says he was wrongfully accused in theft case
HUNTINGTON — A retired employee has sued the Wayne County Board of Education and others, saying he was wrongfully accused of obstructing an investigation into and taking party in a criminal conspiracy regarding theft of board property. -
West Virginia newspaper company accuses Google, Facebook of digital advertising antitrust violations
HUNTINGTON – The state’s largest newspaper company has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google and Facebook alleging the tech giants have monopolized the digital advertising market. -
Federal judge reschedules Cabell, Huntington opioid trials for May 3
HUNTINGTON – The federal trial for three drug manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid epidemic has been rescheduled again. -
Blackjewel sues former CEO Hoops for payment scheme
HUNTINGTON — A lawsuit has been filed against former Blackjewel CEO Jeff Hoops Sr. claiming he improperly used his position to benefit himself. -
Woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination, retaliation by Lowe's
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman claims she was a victim of discrimination and retaliation by Lowe’s Home Centers. -
Being protective isn't always being productive
If you’re wearing a mask, why would you care what everyone else does? You’re protected, right? Mask-less people aren’t going to infect you as long as you have your mask on, and you with your mask on are not going to infect them, so everything’s fine. -
Former employee says Wayne County Commission discriminated against her for pushing mask wearing
HUNTINGTON — A woman says the Wayne County Commission refused to enforce mask-wearing to prevent the spread of COVID-19, forcing her to use unpaid leave and eventually losing her job. -
Wayne Co. superintendent doesn't have to turn over entire personnel file in bus garage theft civil suit
HUNTINGTON – Wayne County’s school superintendent must provide some documents from his personnel file in a federal lawsuit accusing him and others of violating two employees’ constitutional rights. -
Federal judge denies restaurant's request, says governor's mask mandate is 'rational,' 'reasonable'
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge has denied a request by the owners of a Putnam County restaurant for a temporary restraining order after claiming Gov. Jim Justice’s recently amended mask mandate is hurting their business. -
Governor says Putnam County restaurant's mask mandate case should be dismissed
HUNTINGTON – Attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice say a lawsuit by the owners of a Putnam County restaurant claiming the recently amended mask mandate is hurting their business should be dismissed. -
Putnam County restaurant seeks emergency ruling following Justice's latest mask mandate order
HUNTINGTON – The owners of a Putnam County restaurant are seeking a preliminary injunction and/or a temporary restraining order following Gov. Jim Justice’s amended mask mandate. -
Putnam County restaurant owners challenge state's "Stay At Home Order,' mask mandate
HUNTINGTON – The owners of a Putnam County restaurant have filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s “Stay At Home Order” and face mask mandate. -
Warner appeals after federal judge says SOS needs new way to place candidates on ballot
HUNTINGTON – A federal judge says West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office has to figure out a new way to determine how candidates are placed on the ballot. -
South Point man says testicle was improperly removed by Marshall surgeons
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man says a testicle was improperly removed by surgeons with Marshall University’s medical school. -
Federal judge dismisses former museum director's discrimination suit
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Huntington Museum of Art alleging a former employee suffered discrimination and a hostile work environment. -
Former Goodwill employee claims she was fired for taking time off for medical treatment
HUNTINGTON — A former Goodwill worker alleges she was fired for needing time off for medical treatment due to her health condition in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. -
Man claims Milton police deleted cellphone video of his alleged beating during a traffic stop
HUNTINGTON – A black man alleges he was beaten by Milton police during a speeding traffic stop and that his cellphone video capturing the incident was deleted by the department.