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Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Loughry now serving time at federal halfway house in Baltimore
BALTIMORE – Former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry recently was transferred to a halfway house possibly to serve the remainder of his federal sentence. -
Another federal inmate says she was raped by officer who had been named in settled case
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Another federal prison inmate says she was brutally raped shortly after learning of her brother’s death and endured other forms of sexual abuse from an officer who previously had been accused of the same actions at the same prison. -
Federal judge dismisses former museum director's discrimination suit
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Huntington Museum of Art alleging a former employee suffered discrimination and a hostile work environment. -
Morrisey, other AGs go after generic drugmakers for price hikes on topical prescriptions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined 50 other AGs in a federal lawsuit filed against more than two dozen generic drug manufacturers alleging the companies and 10 senior executives conspired to unlawfully increase prices on some 80 topical prescriptions. -
UPS employee claims retaliation, harassment over disability, taking FMLA
BLUEFIELD — A United Parcel Service employee is claiming he suffers from retaliation and harassment due to his disability and for taking family medical leave. -
Plaintiffs in case over legal advertisement law file motion for preliminary injunction
WHEELING — The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey challenging a recent legal advertising law that is set to take effect next month filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the case. -
Federal inmate says she was raped by officer who had been named in settled case
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – A federal prison inmate says she was brutally raped twice and endured other forms of sexual abuse from an officer who previously had been accused of the same actions at the same prison. -
Pendleton County mail carrier charged with manipulating absentee voter requests
ELKINS — A rural Pendleton County mail carrier has been charged with allegedly manipulating absentee voter requests. -
WVU law student nominated for national women lawyers award
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University College of Law student Francesca Rollo has been nominated for the National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Student Award. -
Attorneys and client sue Justice, Morrisey over new legal advertising law
WHEELING — Two attorneys and one of their clients are suing Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey regarding a new legal advertising law set to take effect next month. -
Woman sues Wal-Mart after allegedly suffering broken hip from fall on wet floor
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing Wal-Mart after she suffered a broken hip after allegedly slipping on a wet floor at its Clarksburg store. -
Citing Coronavirus concerns, federal judge pushes back opioid trial to October
CHARLESTON – Citing the Coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge has granted a “modest extension” pushing back the start of the trial in cases filed by the City of Huntington and Cabell County against three major opioid distribution companies. -
Former Goodwill employee claims she was fired for taking time off for medical treatment
HUNTINGTON — A former Goodwill worker alleges she was fired for needing time off for medical treatment due to her health condition in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. -
Federal judge denies Woody Williams’ temporary restraining order for book
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge has denied a motion for a temporary restraining order by Hershel "Woody" Williams regarding a book recently published. -
Blankenship sues two prominent Republicans over alleged smear campaign during 2018 election
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Don Blankenship filed a lawsuit against two Virginia men he claims set out to smear him to media outlets by calling him a convicted felon on national television despite him never being convicted of a felony. -
Federal judge orders Justice companies to pay $1 million in fines
LONDON, Ky. — A federal judge in Kentucky ordered companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice's family to pay more than $1 million in fees in a lawsuit alleging they defaulted on a mining contract. -
Greenbrier County man alleges Texas debt collection agency violated state, federal law
BECKLEY — A Greenbrier County man has filed a class action against an Austin, Texas debt collection agency claiming it sent collection letters that violated state and federal laws. -
Blankenship defamation lawsuit against NBC Universal, CNBC, others refiled in federal court
CHARLESTON — Don Blankenship filed a lawsuit against NBC Universal and CNBC alleging they defamed him on television and on the Internet, constantly calling him a convicted felon. -
Former WVU star Luck sues McMahon, saying he was wrongfully fired as commissioner of XFL
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut – Former West Virginia University quarterback Oliver Luck has sued XFL and WWE leader Vince McMahon in federal court, claiming he was wrongfully fired as CEO and commissioner of the XFL. -
Man whose arm was shredded in blending machine sues Polymer Alliance
CHARLESTON — A man who worked as a laborer for Polymer Alliance Services is claiming negligence after his arm was shredded in a blending machine.