U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Trooper accused of excessive force when arresting Raleigh Co. man
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is alleging a state trooper was overzealous in arresting him for moving violations. -
Columbia Gas sues individuals allegedly interfering with right-of-way
WHEELING - Columbia Gas Transmission LLC is suing two individuals it claims have been interfering with the right-of-way it has on their property to maintain a natural gas pipeline. -
Environmental groups sue coal mining companies over pollution
HUNTINGTON – Three environmental groups have filed federal lawsuits against three coal companies, claiming the runoff from their mountaintop removal mining sites have polluted state waterways. -
Settlement over alleged shoddy work at Grafton building reached
CLARKSBURG – A Taylor County housing agency will keep and recoup almost 40 percent of a nearly $500,000 contract it paid a Pennsylvania firm to refurbish one of its buildings. -
Stamp: Brooke County judges can handle case against RG Steel Wheeling
WHEELING – A federal judge has remanded a dispute between Mountain State Carbon and RG Steel Wheeling, ruling Brooke County judges are capable of handling the case properly. -
Nationwide sues customers over policy limits
MARTINSBURG – Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is suing two individuals who have been attempting to get the insurance company to pay more than its policy limits. -
Lawsuit: Chesapeake Appalachia won't relinquish gas rights
WHEELING – Chesapeake Appalachia is being sued after 16 people, a family trust and the Ranch Sportsman’s Club claim it has unlawfully held over their gas and oil rights. -
Former AG's credit card case sent to Mason County court
HUNTINGTON - A federal judge has agreed to remand a lawsuit filed by former state Attorney General Darrell McGraw against a group of credit card issuers to a state court. -
Logan County gives up $65K to settle civil rights claim
CHARLESTON – The Logan County Commission has settled a woman’s lawsuit alleging two deputy sheriffs not only falsely arrested her, but also played a role in setting fire to her house and car in retaliation for complaints she made about their conduct. -
Williamsburg couple sue government over medical care
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