U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
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Man says Huntington officers beat him on city sidewalk
HUNTINGTON – A man says two Huntington police officers beat him, breaking bones and knocking out teeth. -
Morgan & Morgan challenges where opioid fee fight was filed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - One of the nation's most prominent personal injury firms says a lawsuit against it over the massive fees gained in opioid litigation doesn't belong in federal court. -
Tort reform group slams 'referral fee' for W. Va. opioid lawyer, hopes lawmakers will investigate
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia tort reform organization is calling on lawmakers to investigate $141 million in fees being distributed to private lawyers involved in government opioid lawsuits after one attorney sued to collect referral fees for connecting lawyers with municipal officials. -
Plaintiff sues Polaris Industries Inc. alleging defective design in roll-over protection system
Carlos J. Copley has filed a lawsuit against Polaris Industries Inc., claiming that their defective design of a utility terrain vehicle's roll-over protection system led to severe injuries during an accident in West Virginia last year. -
Plaintiffs Allege Contractor Breached Contract Over Historic Home Restoration
Paul and Libby Tomar have filed a lawsuit against Old Willow Workshop LLC (Adamo Building Arts) alleging breach of contract over a historic home restoration project gone awry in West Virginia. -
Plaintiff accuses physician at Princeton Community Hospital of gross negligence
David Ball has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Basim Antoun alleging gross negligence in misreading an abdominal CT scan at Princeton Community Hospital on June 7th 2022 leading to severe health consequences including a permanent colostomy. -
Woman sues United States Postal Service for negligence in car accident
A woman is suing USPS for negligence after a car accident caused severe injuries. She seeks compensation for medical expenses and emotional distress. -
Woman says Dunbar police officer sexually harassed, assaulted her
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar police officer allegedly sexually harassed and assaulted a Kanawha County woman while on duty. -
Secretary of Labor accuses Ben’s Creek Operations WV LLC of Fair Labor Standards Act Violations
In a recent lawsuit filed in West Virginia, Julie A. Su, Secretary of Labor, alleges that Ben’s Creek Operations WV LLC violated provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The case seeks back wage compensation and liquidated damages from the defendant. -
Family estate sues United States of America for negligent healthcare services leading to death
The complaint alleges that negligent healthcare services provided by the defendant resulted in Christina Barnett's death. -
Man sues various West Virginia law enforcement for assaulting him during arrest
he plaintiff alleges that during his arrest, he was subjected to excessive and wrongful force by the defendants resulting in physical injuries. -
Anastasia Grady sues Wood County for unconstitutional property seizure
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, plaintiffs Anastasia Grady n.k.a Reutelshofer and Kenneth S. Grady have filed a lawsuit against Wood County, West Virginia. -
Developer facing 20 years for bankruptcy fraud also has 4th Circuit hearing next week on Yeager Airport case
CHARLESTON – A Charleston business developer is facing up to 20 years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud. -
Robert Hanley sues Otha Ray Adkins for negligence resulting in severe injury and damage
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Robert Hanley has filed a civil action lawsuit against Otha Ray Adkins. -
Summer Mctheny sues Trans Union LLC for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Summer Mctheny against Trans Union LLC. -
Terrance D. Petty sues Howard S. Hamrick for causing a severe road accident
Terrance D. Petty, Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Howard S. Hamrick and Walnut Ridge Trucking, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Beckley Division (Case 5:24-cv-00174), on April 4, 2024. -
Sherrie O'Brien sues JPMorgan Chase Bank for violations of West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and West Virginia Computer Crimes and Abuse Act
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Sherrie O'Brien has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. -
J.R sues Chad Shafer for violation of constitutional rights and sexual assault
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by J.R. against Chad Shafer under Civil Action No: 2:24-cv-00159 on March 28, 2024. -
Brian Hodge sues Synergy Inspections for abrupt termination without proper notice
Brian Hodge, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against Synergy Inspections, LLC and FIRMSO, LLC in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. -
Dallas Nibert sues B&D Dental Equipment Liquidations Inc. for breach of contract and unjust enrichment
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs Dallas Nibert, Nika Hettlinger, and Crews & Nibert, D.D.S., Inc. against defendants B&D Dental Equipment Liquidations Inc. and Jeffrey W. Brown.