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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Federal judge wants new U.S. Attorney to look at 'unusual number' of suppression motions
CHARLESTON – A federal judge wants the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia to review an “unusual” number of judicial decisions in recent years that found evidence was unlawfully seized and unusable at trial. -
Indian American family says The Greenbrier staff discriminated against them
BECKLEY – An Indian American family says they were discriminated against and treated poorly by staff at The Greenbrier Resort. -
Man fired after refusing supervisor's request to have sex with wife
BECKLEY – A Greenbrier County man says he was fired after he refused a supervisor’s request to have sex with his wife. -
Man says incorrect cancer diagnosis led to healthy kidney being removed
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man says doctors erroneously diagnosed him with cancer, leading to the removal of a healthy kidney. -
Man wrongly convicted sues State Police for misconduct during investigation
HUNTINGTON — A man who spent more than 10 years of his life in prison for a crime he did not commit is suing the West Virginia State Police for their alleged misconduct in coercing a false confession. -
Federal class action targets Suddenlink for failure to provide adequate service
CHARLESTON – A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Suddenlink for failure to provide safe, adequate and reliable services to its customers. -
Three Rivers wants lawsuit alleging medical negligence to be dismissed
HUNTINGTON — Three Rivers Medical Clinics says it is not responsible for medical negligence claims made against it in a federal lawsuit. -
Defendants want lawsuits alleging medical negligence dismissed
CHARLESTON — Several defendants are denying allegations against them and want two lawsuits dismissed from federal court. -
Judge sets schedule for Union Carbide undisclosed landfill lawsuits
CHARLESTON — A federal judge has set a schedule for several lawsuits that were combined involving Union Carbide. -
Cabell County parents, student sue school system over religious revival
HUNTINGTON — The parents of several Huntington High School students who were allegedly forced to attend a religious revival are suing the Cabell County Board of Education and others. -
Inmate says he was injured by metal shards on a toothbrush
CHARLESTON — A man is suing several correctional officers alleging he was denied care when he was injured by metal shards on a toothbrush. -
Basketball coach says State Troopers guarding governor shoved him, broke his arm at game
BECKLEY – A high school girls basketball coach says he was injured when two West Virginia State Troopers providing protection for Gov. Jim Justice when he was shoved during an altercation at a game. -
Woman says she injured her knee in slip-and-fall at Target
CHARLESTON – A Cabin Creek woman says she was injured when she slipped and fell at Target. -
Three prenatal opioid exposure lawsuits against McKinsey moved to California federal court
CHARLESTON — Three lawsuits against McKinsey & Company by minors who suffered prenatal exposure to opioids have been transferred to California federal court as part of multidistrict litigation. -
Former employee says she was sexually harassed at Moses Nissan
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman says she was forced to quit her job at Moses Nissan because of a sexually charged hostile and abusive work environment. -
Seven employees sue Bimbo Bakeries for FLSA violations
HUNTINGTON — Seven lawsuits have been filed against Bimbo Bakeries USA alleging that employees were not properly paid minimum wage, causing them to lose significant income. -
Judge orders consolidation of several CONSOL Energy retiree benefit cases
CHARLESTON — A federal judge ordered several cases against CONSOL Energy to be consolidated. -
Plaintiff in excessive force case argues it should not be dismissed
CHARLESTON — The plaintiff in a case alleging excessive force against Kanawha County Commission responded to a motion to dismiss, arguing that her claims against the commission do not fall within the Federal Tort Claims Act. -
Lawsuit claiming termination of benefits settled, dismissed
HUNTINGTON — A lawsuit against Prudential alleging wrongful termination of benefits was settled and dismissed. -
Estate settles fatal shooting case by Roane sheriff's deputy for $700K
CHARLESTON – A federal lawsuit regarding the fatal shooting of a Roane County man by a deputy sheriff has been settled.