U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Lawsuit alleges man was injured when equipment fell on him
BLUEFIELD — A lawsuit filed by a man suing Brooks Run South Mining alleging he sustained injuries at work has been removed to federal court. -
Lawsuit alleging discrimination at Union Carbide removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against Union Carbide Corporation for wrongful termination has been removed to federal court. -
Lawsuit alleging wrongful termination removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Greenbrier Minerals after he claims it wrongfully terminated his employment. -
Woman files lawsuit alleging breach of contract, defendants remove to federal court
WHEELING — A lawsuit alleging breach of contract and several state and federal laws has been removed to federal court. -
Former Williamson Hospital CEO claims she was fired due to her illness
CHARLESTON – The former CEO for Williamson Memorial Hospital alleges she was fired due to suffering from severe migraines and temporal lobe seizures. -
Woman alleges American Arbitration Association mishandled her civil rights case against Macy's
MARTINSBURG – A West Virginia woman has filed a suit against the American Arbitration Association (AAA) claiming their alleged arbitral misconduct and judicial misconduct resulted in her civil rights case against Macy's being closed. -
RNs, pharmacist claim Ohio Valley Medical Center did not give them 60 days' notice before closing its operations
WHEELING – Three nurses, a pharmacist and pharmacy buyer who worked for the former Ohio Valley Medical Center claim the health care facility violated federal law by not providing its employees with 60 days' written notice before closing its operations. -
Fourth lawsuit accuses Alderson official of sexual abuse, harassment and rape
BLUEFIELD – A fourth lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing female inmates. -
Former Matilda Jane worker claims company falsely classifies salespeople, does not pay minimum wage
HUNTINGTON – A former saleswoman with Matilda Jane Clothing alleges the company's compensation structure fails to correctly classify and pay employees the federal minimum wage. -
Salvation Army wants lawsuit alleging sexual assault dismissed
CHARLESTON — The Salvation Army wants a lawsuit filed against it alleging it failed to properly care for a 10-year-old girl to be dismissed from federal court. -
Ripley property owners claim Columbia Gas is illegally storing, removing gas from their land
CHARLESTON – Several owners of property in Ripley near a Columbia Gas storage field claim the company is illegally storing and removing gas from their land and failed to get permission from the property owners. -
Delegate ‘shocked’ by law firm selection process in DHHR foster care lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A member of the House of Delegates says he is shocked by the state Department of Health and Human Resources’ decision to choose a Washington, D.C., law firm to handle a federal class action lawsuit regarding the state’s foster care system. -
Lawsuit against Walmart alleging injury from motorized scooter removed to federal court
A lawsuit against Walmart for an injury allegedly sustained in its Logan store recently was removed to federal court. -
DOI seeks to dismiss lawsuit filed by Justice companies alleging breach of contract
ROANOKE — The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against it filed by several companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice’s family. -
Justice companies want retired miner lawsuit dismissed
BLUEFIELD — Several companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice's family are asking for a lawsuit against them filed by retired miners to be dismissed. -
Third female inmate says she was sexually abused by Alderson official
BLUEFIELD – A third lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing her. -
Former university student sues Fairmont State for sexual assault
CLARKSBURG — A former student is suing Fairmont State University after she was sexually assaulted and alleges the university failed to protect her. -
Lawsuit filed against U-Haul alleging negligence in car accident
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against U-Haul for a car accident that occurred on the interstate has been removed to federal court. -
Elkview homeowner's lawsuit alleging FHA regulation violations goes to federal court
A lawsuit filed against Gateway Mortgage Group alleging violations of the Federal Housing Administration's regulations has been removed to federal court. -
Morrisey's office looks to recoup nearly $5 million in broadband fraud case
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has filed a motion to improve West Virginia’s chance of getting nearly $5 million throught fraud litigation regarding Frontier Communications.