U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Trial scheduled for Marshall discrimination suit
HUNTINGTON — A trial is set for November for a lawsuit against the Marshall University Board of Governors alleging discrimination. -
Couple sues Marshall University for infection from surgical procedure
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing Marshall University Board of Governors alleging it deviated from the applicable standard of care after a surgical procedure. -
WVU Medical employees sue after ransomware attack caused improper payroll payments
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing West Virginia University Medical Corporation alleging they violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Couple accuses Putnam sheriff's deputies of harassment, humiliation
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing the Putnam County Commission alleging some sheriff's deputies harassed and humiliated them. -
Man says deputy used excessive force in no-knock warrant
CHARLESTON – A Jackson County man alleges a county sheriff’s deputy used excessive force on him during the execution of a no-knock warrant. -
Four Black men accuse pipeline company of racial harassment, discrimination
BECKLEY – Four Black men have filed federal lawsuits accusing a Texas-based pipeline construction company of racial harassment and discrimination. -
Man says he was harassed, fired after making discrimination complaint
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says he was the victim of retaliation and wrongful termination after he filed a racial discrimination complaint at work. -
Morrisey joins other AGs on brief supporting end of CDC travel mask mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a multistate effort in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to affirm a lower court’s ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lacks statutory authority “to require that virtually all persons wear masks while traveling.” -
Man sues officer, St. Albans for excessive force, injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the City of St. Albans and its police department alleging he was injured by one of its officers. -
Federal judge grants injunction against horse racing rules in two states
CHARLESTON — A federal judge in Louisiana granted a preliminary injunction against horse racing rules in West Virginia and Louisiana. -
Judge rules in favor of opioid distributors in Huntington, Cabell cases
CHARLESTON – After more than 11 months, a federal judge has ruled in favor of three drug distribution companies, saying their actions did not cause the opioid epidemic in Huntington and Cabell County. -
Steptoe & Johnson’s Lauren Turner Named to Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
Steptoe & Johnson’s Lauren Turner Named to Generation Next: 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. -
Employee, husband sue Family Dollar for injuries
BLUEFIELD — A Fayette County couple is suing Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia for injuries sustained at its Gauley Bridge location. -
Physician, practice sue General Star National Insurance for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia-licensed physician and his medical practice are suing General Star National Insurance Company and General Star Indemnity Company alleging that they breached their contract with the plaintiffs. -
We have full access to West Virginia courts ... in 7.5 of our 55 counties
We here at The West Virginia Record have one complaint that has been a major problem for us since we started our newspaper and website back in 2005. It’s online access to the court system. -
Man sues Joe Holland Chevrolet for discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Joe Holland Chevrolet after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against. -
Morriey asks Ohio federal judge for clarification on state law regarding opioid cases
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Dan Aaron Polster, who is overseeing the multidistrict litigation for the opioid crisis asking him to explain when West Virginia’s law applies in lawsuits brought by municipalities against health care providers. -
Judge remands Ironworkers Local pay case back to Ohio County court
WHEELING – A case alleging two members of an Ironworkers local who say they haven’t receive all of the pay promised to them has been remanded back to state court. -
Man says he was fired after nearly 20 years at Best Buy after using FMLA time
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County man says he was wrongfully terminated from his job at Best Buy after nearly 20 years for taking FMLA time off because of complications related to the birth of his son. -
Man accuses South Charleston officers of using excessive force to injure him
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says South Charleston police officers used excessive and unreasonable force on him.