U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Morrisey critical of California government travel ban to West Virginia
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey condemned California's ban on state-funded travel to West Virginia and 16 other states. -
Expert economist says opioid abatement plan would cost $2.5 billion
CHARLESTON – An abatement expert says the total cost for such a plan for Cabell County and Huntington to deal with the opioid epidemic would be at least $2.5 billion. -
Expert says Huntington/Cabell need more sufficient, longstanding treatment programs
CHARLESTON – Testifying in the bellwether opioid trial, a expert witness on pharmaceutical-related abatement programs said he does not believe Cabell County has sufficient treatment programs to fight the opioid epidemic. -
Spring Valley basketball coach sues county board, principal for defamation
HUNTINGTON — A Spring Valley High School (SVHS) basketball coach is suing the Wayne County Board of Education and Principal John Hayes alleging he has been defamed over alleged misuse of funds. -
Fairmont woman says Astorg Auto sold her a defective vehicle
CLARKSBURG — A Fairmont woman is suing Astorg Auto of Charleston and Jaguar Land Rover North America for a defective vehicle she purchased. -
Former employee says Panera Bread discriminated against her based on pregnancy complications
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman says Flynn Restaurant Group for pregnancy discrimination. -
Couple says insurance company wrongly denied claim from storm damage
CHARLESTON — A Charleston couple is suing State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company alleging that the company wrongfully denied a claim. -
Supreme Court partially grants writ by opioid companies regarding state cases
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled amendments to West Virginia's comparative fault statute do not apply to public nuisance claims. -
Supreme Court reverses dismissal in transgender teen harassment case
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has reversed the dismissal of a Harrison County lawsuit regarding a transgender teenager who was harassed by his high school's assistant principal in 2018. -
Former Huntington police chief holds back tears during testimony
CHARLESTON – Testifying in the bellwether federal opioid trial, Huntington's former chief of police shared the pain he felt as watching his community be taken over by addiction. -
Marshall County man sues Cook Medical for implanted device he says caused him harm
WHEELING — A Marshall County man is suing Cook Medical alleging that a medical device that was implanted in him caused him harm. -
Child welfare expert discusses needs for Opioid Use Disorder exposed children
CHARLESTON – At the federal trial against three major opioid distributors, a child welfare expert showed the impact of Opioid Use Disorder on children and the rising need – and lack – of proper resources. -
Inmate says she was raped, sexually assaulted by officer at Hazleton federal prison
CLARKSBURG – A female inmate who was housed at a federal prison in Preston County has filed a lawsuit claiming she was raped, sexually assaulted and battered while incarcerated. -
Federal judge issues injunction against Biden administration's oil lease ban
MONROE, Louisiana – A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Biden administration’s moratorium on oil leases on public lands, including offshore lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico. -
Data shows Cabell County had some of nation’s top opioid prescribers
CHARLESTON – Tension remained high in the courtroom of the landmark federal opioid trial as plaintiffs and defendants argued expert witness reports and testimonies. -
Defense blames doctor’s overprescribing, tries to discredit expert witness report
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial entered its sixth week, tensions rose as defendants spent the day trying to discredit a report by a substance use disorder epidemiologist. -
Bank says it intends to collect $421 million from Justice companies
BECKLEY— Carter Bank & Trust filed a form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission stating that it still intends to collect the hundreds of millions of dollars from companies owned Gov. Jim Justice's family. -
Expert data shows Cabell County outweighed West Virginia, nation in prescription opioid abuse and harm
CHARLESTON – As the landmark federal opioid trial concluded its fifth week, an opioid abuse epidemiologist shared data connecting causation between prescription opioids and opioid use disorder. -
Attorney General objects to Mallinckrodt reorganization timeline
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is speaking out against an effort that would limit the amount of time West Virginians would have to go against potential flaws in the reorganization of Mallinckrodt LLC. -
Justice appoints Charleston attorney to open Kanawha Family Court judge position
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of a new family court judge for Kanawha County this week to replace Judge Kenneth Ballard after he was appointed to the Kanawha Circuit Court.