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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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. -
Point Pleasant Police Department, Mason County sheriff deny allegations of excessive force in lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – The law enforcement defendants in a lawsuit over allegations of excessive force by a police officer are denying the allegations against them. -
State wants lawsuit alleging foster care failure dismissed, plaintiff responds
HUNTINGTON — Gov. Jim Justice wants to throw out a lawsuit filed against the state for its alleged failure to properly care for all of the state's foster children. -
Camper who fell in culvert at East Lynn campground alleges warning was not posted
HUNTINGTON – A Boone County woman who fell in a culvert at the East Fork Campground site in East Lynn alleges the site's operator failed to warn of the danger. -
Former Matilda Jane worker claims company falsely classifies salespeople, does not pay minimum wage
HUNTINGTON – A former saleswoman with Matilda Jane Clothing alleges the company's compensation structure fails to correctly classify and pay employees the federal minimum wage. -
Huntington attorney sues Triad Aviation for breach of contract in plane repair
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington attorney is suing Triad Aviation Inc. for failing to fix his aircraft after it was contracted to do so. -
Parents of disabled Winfield student claim they faced retaliation over challenging school's drop-off
HUNTINGTON — The parents of a former Winfield Elementary School student claim they faced retaliation, intimidation and alleged false criminal charges from school board personnel after they challenged the school's drop-off procedures for their disabled child. -
CVS wrongful termination case removed to federal court
HUNTINGTON — A case against CVS alleging wrongful termination of a pharmacist was removed to federal court.