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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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. -
Mother, daughter sue Montana Sky for denial of right to redeem property
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit was filed against Montana Sky alleging is deprived them of their property without due process of law. -
Ascentium Capital sues Spring Valley Charter Company for breach of contract on bus lease
HUNTINGTON — Ascentium Capital is suing Spring Valley Charter Company for failing to pay under a lease agreement. -
Former employee says Roane General Hospital wrongfully terminated her employment
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Roane General Hospital alleging that her employment was wrongfully terminated. -
Man accuses Clendenin police officers of excessive force
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the city of Clendenin after he was allegedly subjected to excessive force by several officers. -
Parties reach settlement in excessive force lawsuit
HUNTINGTON — A lawsuit alleging excessive force by a police officer for the City of Point Pleasant has been dismissed. -
Ohio woman sues Prudential Insurance for wrongful termination of benefits
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman is suing Prudential Insurance Company of America claiming it wrongfully terminated her benefits. -
Justices say family judge who conducted search of man's home be censured, fined
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has decided to follow the Judicial Hearing Board’s recommendation for a Raleigh County family court judge who conducted a search of a man’s home following a post-divorce contempt hearing. -
Retirees sue CONSOL Energy for retirement law violations
CHARLESTON — Three men are suing CONSOL Energy alleging it violated federal retirement laws. -
Man says five Huntington police officers assaulted him, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man who was struggling with opioid addiction claims five city police officers maliciously assaulted and battered him, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed for life. -
Federal judge partially grants summary judgment in favor of historian in Woody Williams book case
HUNTINGTON — U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston has partially granted the motion for summary judgment by a historian in a case filed by Hershell "Woody" Williams. -
Former employees sue MarkWest for failing to properly pay them
HUNTINGTON — Two former inspectors are suing MarkWest Energy Partners alleging the defendant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay them overtime. -
Man sues Bluefield State College for termination, denial of benefits
BLUEFIELD — A man is suing Bluefield State College alleging the college terminated him and denied his disability claims.