U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Woman claims U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing charged penalties, failed to offer foreclosure alternatives
CHARLESTON — Mountain State Justice and a West Virginia woman claim the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service went five years without giving her alternative payment opportunities before issuing her a foreclosure. -
Special needs student sues Kanawha County Schools for not properly providing for students
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County student is suing the county school system and Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Ron Duerring after the student claims children are punished if they have special needs. -
Companies sue insurance providers for denying alleged covered claim
WHEELING — Par Enterprises is suing Harco National Insurance Company for denying a claim from a covered incident. -
Man sues UPS for ADA violations
CHARLESTON — A man is suing United Parcel Services Inc. (UPS) for allegedly failing to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Man sues Liberty Mutual for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON — A Mercer County man is suing Liberty Mutual Insurance Company alleging it misrepresented his policy to him and breached its contract. -
Couple sues American Red Cross for injuries during blood drive
ELKINS — A man and his wife are suing the Red Cross after injuries were sustained during a blood drive. -
Man sues Philip Morris for tobacco additives
ELKINS — A man is suing Philip Morris USA Inc. after he claims it misrepresented its products and caused him injuries. -
Woman sues American Public University System for discrimination
MARTINSBURG — A lawsuit filed against American Public University System has been transferred into U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia from Pennsylvania. -
Bill Warner & Son Towing seeks to recover cleanup fees for massive egg spill
Bill Warner & Son Towing & Recovery is suing AGCS Marine Insurance Company and Interchange Group Inc., alleging the defendants failed to pay more than $175,000 on an invoice. -
Couple says government agency didn't record lien of debt with commission
BLUEFIELD — A couple says USDA Rural Development Rural Housing Services failed to record a lien of debt and caused them damages. -
Man who lost fingers sues Cobalt Coal to receive settlement from 2013
A man is suing Cobalt Coal Corp. Mining Inc. seeking to receive a settlement he was awarded in 2013 after he lost some fingers as the result of a workplace injury. -
Man sues mining company for work injuries
BECKLEY — A Hardy, Ky., man is suing Brooks Run South Mining for work-related injuries. -
Elderly couple sues loan companies for predatory lending practices
ELKINS — A couple is suing Shellpoint Mortgage alleging predatory lending practices and abusive loan servicing against an elderly couple. -
Man, trust sue Nationwide for breach of contract
WHEELING — A Wheeling man is suing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company alleging breach of contract when it denied a claim for an alleged covered loss. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Appoints New Senior Leadership Team
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell has announced some changes to his Senior Leadership Team. While some senior staff will continue to support Mr. Powell in their roles, some personnel changes have taken place in the management of the Wheeling, Martinsburg, Clarksburg, and Elkins offices. -
Antero contract dispute suit removed to federal court
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit against Antero Resources Corp. was removed to federal court due to the complete diversity of citizenship. -
Woman alleges PennyMac initially wouldn't accept loan payments after she married, changed name
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit against PennyMac Loan Services alleging breach of contract has been removed to federal court. -
Man says Twitter unfairly suspended his accounts
HUNTINGTON – A West Virginia man filed a lawsuit against Twitter over allegations the social media giant closed his accounts several times, violating his free speech. -
Federal magistrate recommends lawsuit over 'delusional claims' against political parties, Facebook dismissed
CHARLESTON – A federal magistrate judge issued proposed findings and recommendations in a lawsuit that named both the Democratic National Party and Republican National Party and Facebook as defendants. -
Employment discrimination lawsuit sent to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against Philips Healthcare Informatics Inc. has been removed to federal court.