U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
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Couple accuses Putnam sheriff's deputies of harassment, humiliation
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing the Putnam County Commission alleging some sheriff's deputies harassed and humiliated them. -
Man says deputy used excessive force in no-knock warrant
CHARLESTON – A Jackson County man alleges a county sheriff’s deputy used excessive force on him during the execution of a no-knock warrant. -
Four Black men accuse pipeline company of racial harassment, discrimination
BECKLEY – Four Black men have filed federal lawsuits accusing a Texas-based pipeline construction company of racial harassment and discrimination. -
Huntington sues sober living operator for refusal to allow inspections
HUNTINGTON — The City of Huntington is suing the operator of more than a dozen sober living homes in the city, claiming the operator failed to allow the city to inspect the homes. -
Man sues Milton Police Department for false statement by officer
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing the Milton Police Department and a police officer claiming he was wrongly arrested after calling the police during a dispute. -
Man says he was harassed, fired after making discrimination complaint
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was the victim of retaliation and wrongful termination after he filed a racial discrimination complaint at work. -
Man sues officer, St. Albans for excessive force, injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the City of St. Albans and its police department alleging he was injured by one of its officers. -
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County. -
Employee, husband sue Family Dollar for injuries
BLUEFIELD — A Fayette County couple is suing Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia for injuries sustained at its Gauley Bridge location. -
Physician, practice sue General Star National Insurance for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia-licensed physician and his medical practice are suing General Star National Insurance Company and General Star Indemnity Company alleging that they breached their contract with the plaintiffs. -
Man sues Joe Holland Chevrolet for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Joe Holland Chevrolet after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against. -
Man says he was fired after nearly 20 years at Best Buy after using FMLA time
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County man says he was wrongfully terminated from his job at Best Buy after nearly 20 years for taking FMLA time off because of complications related to the birth of his son. -
Man accuses South Charleston officers of using excessive force to injure him
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says South Charleston police officers used excessive and unreasonable force on him. -
After a total of 18 years in prison, two brothers file wrongful conviction lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Two brothers who spent a total of 18 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit are suing government and law enforcement officials for their wrongful convictions. -
One defendant voluntarily dismissed from Mason County excessive force case
CHARLESTON — One of the defendants has been voluntarily dismissed from a lawsuit alleging excessive force. -
Cardinal Health seeks dismissal of case for failure to state a claim
HUNTINGTON — Cardinal Health says a lawsuit alleging discrimination should be dismissed for failure to state a claim. -
Lowe's lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit initially filed in Kanawha Circuit Court against Lowe's Home Centers has been removed to federal court. -
County commission dismissed from jail lawsuit
BLUEFIELD — McDowell County Commission has been dismissed as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging a jail inmate was injured. -
Panther Creek Mining lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A complaint against Panther Creek Mining was removed to federal court and a protective order has been filed in the case. -
Former inmate says he was victim of excessive force at correctional center
BLUEFIELD – A former inmate claims he was the victim of excessive force, assault and battery by officers at Stevens Correctional Center.