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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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. -
Man says Twitter unfairly suspended his accounts
HUNTINGTON – A West Virginia man filed a lawsuit against Twitter over allegations the social media giant closed his accounts several times, violating his free speech. -
Woman sues James B. Nutter & Company for harm
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing James B. Nutter & Company for harm she sustained due to her late husband's fraud. -
FedEx removes Poca woman's lawsuit over Nitro collision to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against FedEx and others over alleged injuries stemming from a car accident was removed to federal court by the company. -
Man sentenced to six months in prison for accessing veterans' medical records, including those of Ojeda
HUNTINGTON — A former Veterans Benefits Association claims assistant has been sentenced to six months in prison for fraudulently access the medical records of six fellow veterans, including current U.S. Senate candidate Richard Ojeda. -
Woman seeks damages from Target over injuries from trip, fall caused by pallet at Barboursville store
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Target after she was injured in its Barboursville store. -
Lifeguard's discrimination lawsuit against rec center operator Centers moves to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against Centers LLC alleging employment discrimination was removed to federal court because it involves alleged violations of federal laws. -
Black inmate says he's been subjected to racial discrimination, assault at Mount Olive Correctional Complex
CHARLESTON – A black inmate is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) over allegations he was assaulted by a white supremacist and correctional officers did not intervene. -
Beckley Drilling & Blasting denies allegations in union funds' complaint over contributions
HUNTINGTON – Beckley Drilling & Blasting Services is denying allegations made by several union funds that it violated several federal laws regarding retirement and pensions. -
Union funds seek default judgment in case against Moosehead Harvesting over allegedly unpaid contributions
HUNTINGTON – A motion for default judgment has been filed in a lawsuit against Moosehead Harvesting over allegations of violations of pension and retirement laws. -
Lawsuit over Putnam County auto accident sent to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit over allegations that an accident occurred due to the alleged negligence of a Boyle Bros. employee was removed to federal court. -
Lawsuit against Walmart over gift cards removed to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit filed against Walmart alleging issues with a high-dollar store gift card has been removed to federal court. -
Woman injured in U.S. 23 crash sues Barboza Produce, driver
HUNTINGTON – Barboza Produce is facing a lawsuit by a Kentucky woman who alleges she was injured when an employee struck her vehicle from behind on a Kentucky highway. -
U.S. Department of Labor claims several West Virginia coal mines, preparation, wash plants failed to pay minimum wage, overtime
Several West Virginia surface and underground coal mines, preparation and wash plants are facing allegations by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that they paid their employees less than minimum wage and did not provide overtime pay.