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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Bank files opposition to Justice proposal, calls move another delay tactic
BECKLEY – The Virginia-based bank being sued by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family and his businesses has filed an opposition in federal court to what it says is another stall tactic by the plaintiffs. -
Insurance company sues ambulance service over policy limits
BECKLEY — Markel Insurance Company is suing Jan-Care Ambulance Service over an insurance policy limit. -
Company owned by Justice family owes almost $10 million on federal court judgment
BECKLEY – A company owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family owes almost $10 million related to a federal court judgment that was handed down almost two years ago. -
Woman sues Jefferson Capital Systems for consumer credit violations
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Jefferson Capital Systems alleging it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (CCPA). -
Final two distributors provide closing arguments as federal opioid trial wraps
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for Cardinal Health and McKesson presented closing arguments in hope of convincing U.S. District Judge David Faber the distribution companies should not be held liable for any part in the opioid epidemic. -
Plaintiffs, one distributor make their case as closing arguments at federal opioid trial begin
CHARLESTON – After a two-week break, plaintiff attorney Paul Farrell Jr. left no stone unturned as he presented the closing argument at the landmark federal opioid trial. -
Federal judge blocks transgender youth sports legislation
CHARLESTON — A federal judge blocked a new state law that banned transgendered children from participating in school sports. -
Coal operator wins $32.7 million verdict in insurance denial case
CHARLESTON – A Kentucky-based coal operator has won what might be the largest insurance verdict in West Virginia history. -
Kentucky woman sues Huntington for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky woman is suing the city of Huntington alleging that she was injured when she fell in downtown Huntington. -
Virginia-based bank calls Justice's lawsuit against it a 'delay tactic'
BECKLEY – One of the financial institutions being sued by Gov. Jim Justice, his family and his businesses says the lawsuit is nothing more than a stall tactic. -
Defense argues Cabell, Huntington treatment programs are covered; no additional funds needed
CHARLESTON – During the last day of testimony in the landmark opioid trial, the defense’s argument shifted to Cabell County and the City of Huntington’s ability to effectively cover treatment programs through federal government grants and that the governments should be able to continue to do so. -
Man sues Special Metals for wrongful termination, discrimination
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio man is suing Special Metals for wrongfully terminating his employment. -
Man sues county commission for excessive force
BLUEFIELD — A man is suing McDowell County Commission for violations of his constitutional rights. -
Trinity Holdings sues WV Crossroads for breach of contract
BECKLEY — Trinity Holdings is suing WV Crossroads Realty alleging that it breached its contract with the company during the purchase of property. -
Defense expert says plaintiff experts 'threw aside' valuable information in analysis
CHARLESTON – An economist expert claims Cardinal Health had a due diligence system in place that was followed as designed, arguing earlier experts failed to note the system in place. -
Judge issues order saying discovery requests filed too late in police brutality case
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has issued a protective order in an alleged South Charleston Police brutality case, saying the defendants didn’t have to respond to discovery requests filed after a deadline. -
Former employee says CONSOL Energy violated ERISA
CHARLESTON — A man is suing CONSOL Energy for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). -
State, local school officials say they didn't ask for transgender athlete ban
CHARLESTON — The state Board of Education, the state Secondary Schools Athletic Commission and the Harrison County school board all have asked to have a case regarding the state’s impending anti-transgender athlete law dismissed. -
Pain doctor shows legislative impact on opioid epidemic, then has reputation questioned
CHARLESTON – Tables turned as an expert witness for Cardinal Health had his professional reputation challenged during his testimony at the bellwether federal opioid trial. -
Drug distributors continue to push blame on doctors, strengthen gateway definition
CHARLESTON – As they began arguing their case, the three drug distributor defendants in the bellwether federal trial continued to rest blame on others for fueling the opioid epidemic.