U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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If you don’t give the quid, you don’t get the quo
The phrase “quid pro quo” has been bandied about lately, what with Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives charging that President Trump offered one to the president of Ukraine. Trump, they claim, promised substantial foreign aid in return for the promise of an investigation into the possibly corrupt activities of Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, while “serving” on the board of a Ukrainian gas company. -
Owners of property in Tyler County alleges Antero Resources trespassed, illegally drilled on their land
WHEELING – The out-of-state owners of 89 acres near McKim Creek in Tyler County with interests in the surface and oil gas of the property allege an oil and gas drilling and extracting company has illegally drilled on their property. -
Loan servicer denies allegations in Parkersburg homeowner's fraud complaint
CHARLESTON – The defendants in a lawsuit filed by a man over allegations of a bogus home appraisal allege that the case should be dismissed because the plaintiff failed to state a claim. -
Dollar General employee's discrimination suit removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Dollar General over an employee's allegations of discrimination has been removed to federal court. -
Flat Top Lake Association denies allegations in suit against it, board members in suit stemming from event dispute
BECKLEY – Flat Top Lake Association denies all allegations against it in a lawsuit that states it and several individuals spread rumors and caused problems after a dispute at an event. -
Woman injured in U.S. 23 crash sues Barboza Produce, driver
HUNTINGTON – Barboza Produce is facing a lawsuit by a Kentucky woman who alleges she was injured when an employee struck her vehicle from behind on a Kentucky highway. -
Ohio County Board of Education faces suit by former teacher alleging disability discrimination
WHEELING – The Ohio County Board of Education is facing a suit by a former teacher who alleges she was denied reasonable accommodations and fired for missing work due to her disability. -
West Virginia Sheet Metal Worker's apprentice claims he faced discrimination due to his race
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston man working in the West Virginia Sheet Metal Worker's Joint Apprenticeship Training Center program alleges he faced discrimination because he is African-American. -
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Big Lots Stores to Pay $100,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
National retailer Big Lots Stores, Inc., will pay $100,000 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. -
Williamson Memorial, Mingo Health Partners allegedly failed to pay for IT, purchase agreements
CHARLESTON – Williamson Memorial Hospital and Mingo Health Partners are facing a lawsuit over allegations they breached two agreements for medical supplies and IT services and owe more than $800,000. -
Woman who suffered stroke-like symptoms sues manufacturer of recalled Hyoscyamine prescription drug
CLARKSBURG – The manufacturers and distributors of Hyoscyamine, a recalled prescription drug for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, are facing a suit filed by a Marion County woman who alleges the drug caused her to suffer from stroke-like symptoms and a seizure. -
U.S. Department of Labor claims several West Virginia coal mines, preparation, wash plants failed to pay minimum wage, overtime
Several West Virginia surface and underground coal mines, preparation and wash plants are facing allegations by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that they paid their employees less than minimum wage and did not provide overtime pay. -
Point Pleasant Police Department, Mason County sheriff deny allegations of excessive force in lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – The law enforcement defendants in a lawsuit over allegations of excessive force by a police officer are denying the allegations against them. -
Burger King moves to remove lawsuit over patron's fall to federal court
ELKINS – A lawsuit against Burger King over alleged injuries sustained when a patron tripped outside of the store was removed to federal court. -
State wants lawsuit alleging foster care failure dismissed, plaintiff responds
HUNTINGTON — Gov. Jim Justice wants to throw out a lawsuit filed against the state for its alleged failure to properly care for all of the state's foster children. -
Kohl's denies Monongah man's allegations against it over pressure cooker injury
WHEELING – Kohl's denied all allegations against it in a complaint over allegations a Monongah man was injured by a defective pressure cooker that was purchased at the department store. -
Mingo Logan Coal denies worker's allegations in lawsuit over injuries
CHARLESTON – Mingo Logan Coal Co. denied all allegations against it in a complaint filed by an employee who sustained severe injuries while performing his work duties. -
Camper who fell in culvert at East Lynn campground alleges warning was not posted
HUNTINGTON – A Boone County woman who fell in a culvert at the East Fork Campground site in East Lynn alleges the site's operator failed to warn of the danger. -
Army vet, wife claim illegal debt collection practices by Ocwen Loan Servicing
A U.S. Army veteran and his wife are alleging illegal debt collection and practices by Ocwen Loan Servicing. -
Lowe's sued for gender discrimination
CLARKSBURG — Lowe's wants a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination to be removed to federal court.