U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Historian asks Woody Williams to respond to discovery requests
HUNTINGTON — Historian and author Bryan Mark Rigg is seeking World War II veteran Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams to respond to discovery questions in a case Williams filed against Rigg about his most recent book. -
Man sues Dunbar, officer for injuries from traffic stop, assault
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man says the City of Dunbar and one of its officers caused him severe physical pain. -
State Supreme Court disbars attorney with history of legal issues
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has disbarred a Huntington attorney following similar action in New York and Washington, D.C. -
Florida man sues Barboursville Moose Lodge after intoxicated woman injures him in car accident
HUNTINGTON — A Florida man is suing Barboursville Lodge No. 2586, Loyal Order of Moose after he was injured in a car accident. -
Couples sues CVS for injuries suffered from fainting after flu shot
HUNTINGTON — A Wood County couple is suing CVS Pharmacy and a pharmacist for injuries sustained after receiving a flu shot. -
Drug companies say Cabell, Huntington should be limited by statute of limitations
BLUEFIELD – A one-year statute of limitations should limit the damages Cabell County and the City of Huntington can seek from three large drug distributors, according to attorneys for the companies. -
Three men sue DHHR alleging health plans are discriminatory against transgendered individuals
HUNTINGTON —Three men are suing West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch for discrimination, alleging the state's insurance plan does not provide the proper coverage for transgendered people. -
Former employee says nursing home discriminated against him
HUNTINGTON — A former employee says Wayne Nursing & Rehabilitation Center discriminated against him and caused him to resign from his employment. -
Retired Wayne school garage employee says he was wrongfully accused in theft case
HUNTINGTON — A retired employee has sued the Wayne County Board of Education and others, saying he was wrongfully accused of obstructing an investigation into and taking party in a criminal conspiracy regarding theft of board property. -
Woman says Beckley car dealership falsified information, committed fraud
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman says Mills Automotive group falsified information in transaction documents when she purchased a car. -
Family files lawsuit against Roane County deputy, other officials over October fatal shooting
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Roane County man has filed a federal lawsuit after he was killed on his own property by a deputy sheriff. -
West Virginia newspaper company accuses Google, Facebook of digital advertising antitrust violations
HUNTINGTON – The state’s largest newspaper company has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google and Facebook alleging the tech giants have monopolized the digital advertising market. -
Man claims Westover officers attacked him when he was lawfully recording them
CLARKSBURG — A man says a Westover police officer deprived him of his rights under the First, Fourth and 14th Amendments when he was recording them on his cell phone. -
Two school bus drivers cleared of wrongdoing for attending U.S. Capitol protest; federal lawsuit still pending
MARTINSBURG – Two Jefferson County school bus drivers who were suspended for attending the rally last week that led to the storming of the U.S. Capitol have been cleared of any wrongdoing. -
This superintendent of schools needs some schooling
Someone needs to give Jefferson County Schools Superintedent Bondy Shay Gibson a civics lesson. Bus drivers Tina Renner and Pamela McDonald may be the ones to do it. -
UPDATE: Two school bus drivers suspended for attending Capitol rally sue county superintendent
MARTINSBURG – Two Jefferson County school bus drivers have sued the county school superintendent after they were suspended for attending the rally last week that led to the storming of the U.S. Capitol. -
Federal judge reschedules Cabell, Huntington opioid trials for May 3
HUNTINGTON – The federal trial for three drug manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid epidemic has been rescheduled again. -
Group of AGs, including Morrisey, file brief supporting NRA lawsuit against New York AG
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently joined a 16-state coalition supporting the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against New York’s attorney general. -
Woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination, retaliation by Lowe's
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman claims she was a victim of discrimination and retaliation by Lowe’s Home Centers. -
Being protective isn't always being productive
If you’re wearing a mask, why would you care what everyone else does? You’re protected, right? Mask-less people aren’t going to infect you as long as you have your mask on, and you with your mask on are not going to infect them, so everything’s fine.