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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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Marshall for sexual assault handling
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge granted a motion for summary judgment for the defendant in a case against Marshall University for its handling of a sexual assault case. -
Record sealed in woman's disability denial claim against Life Insurance Co. of North America
HUNTINGTON — An order sealing the administrative record was filed in a case alleging a woman's long-term disability benefits were wrongfully denied. -
Plaintiff amends complaint alleging wrongfully denied benefits based on Cigna's transition to Life Insurance Co. of North America
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiff in a lawsuit against a life insurance company filed an amended complaint against a new defendant after it was discovered Cigna Life Insurance Co. of North America withdrew as a West Virginia corporation. -
Plaintiff voluntarily dismisses suit claiming Progressive wrongfully denied her claim due to coverage lapse
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiff in a case against Progressive Classic Insurance Co. voluntarily dismissed her complaint in federal court. -
Wrongful termination lawsuit against KFC has been moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON — A wrongful termination lawsuit involving a former KFC employee in Wayne was removed to federal court. -
Plaintiff seeking reimbursement of insurance payment seeks default judgment against Trans-Med LLC
HUNTINGTON — A motion for default judgment has been filed in a case involving a Barboursville company that allegedly failed to pay back funds overpaid by a health plan. -
Huntington woman sues U.S. Agriculture Dept. for refusing loan payments, causing her to default on mortgage
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service after she claims it refused her payments, causing her to fall into default on her mortgage. -
Aldi denies allegations in slip and fall litigation
HUNTINGTON — Aldi filed an answer denying all allegations against it in a lawsuit against it alleging a woman slipped and fell in one of its stores. -
Former Black Hawk Mining, Blue Creek Mining employee alleges he was terminated in retaliation
HUNTINGTON – A Hurricane man alleges he was retaliated against by his employers for reporting unsafe working conditions. -
Wayne County man alleges law enforcement violated civil rights in search at convenience store
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County man alleges his rights were violated when he and his car were searched at a convenience store. -
Property owner alleges Bizzack Construction roadwork damaged home
HUNTINGTON – A man in Fraziers Bottom alleges a highway contractor is responsible for damages to his property relating to road construction. -
Marshall University accused of deadly negligence in treatment of bladder cancer patient
BECKLEY—A woman is suing a medical team on behalf of her deceased relative, alleging negligence that resulted in his death. -
Well-known World War II vet Woody Williams sues author, publisher over book
HUNTINGTON — Hershel “Woody” Williams, a Word War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, is suing an author and unknown publisher to stop a book being published about his life that he believes is inaccurate and could harm his reputation. -
Former Lowe's employee alleges needing FMLA leave was factor in termination
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County woman alleges she was terminated by her former employer partly in retaliation for taking a medical leave. -
Consumer files class action against Atkins & Ogle Law Offices over debt collection letter
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman alleges a debt collection letter sent to her by a Putnam County law office violated collection laws. -
United Mine Workers of America alleges it overpaid Trans-Med more than $190,000
HUNTINGTON – A health plan alleges that a Barboursville company has failed to pay back funds the plan overpaid. -
Paramount Senior Living at Ona resident files suit after another resident struck her with bed rail
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman is suing a senior living center after a male resident at the facility struck her with a bed rail. -
Kentucky woman alleges LINA wrongfully denied claim for long-term disability benefits
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky woman alleges that her long-term disability application was wrongfully denied. -
Couple claims they were harassed by calls from Dynamic Recovery Solutions
HUNTINGTON — A couple claims they were harassed by telemarketers. -
Couple claims negligent truck driver rear-ended their vehicle
HUNTINGTON — A couple is seeking damages after a bus driver allegedly struck the rear end of their vehicle.