U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Huntington attorney sues Triad Aviation for breach of contract in plane repair
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington attorney is suing Triad Aviation Inc. for failing to fix his aircraft after it was contracted to do so. -
Former student sues Raleigh Board of Education for assault
BECKLEY — A woman is suing the Raleigh County Board of Education alleging it caused her injuries by failing to monitor the lunchroom when she was a freshman in high school and was attacked by another student. -
Justice companies want $35 million judgment reconsidered
LONDON, Ky. — Gov. Jim Justice's family's coal companies filed a motion to reconsider a judgment made in federal court in Kentucky, citing that the case "imposed extraordinary damages." -
Loughry appeal continued; former Justice seeks hearing on juror misconduct, bias
RICHMOND, Va. – Oral arguments in former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry’s appeal of his of his federal conviction has been continued. -
Parents of disabled Winfield student claim they faced retaliation over challenging school's drop-off
HUNTINGTON — The parents of a former Winfield Elementary School student claim they faced retaliation, intimidation and alleged false criminal charges from school board personnel after they challenged the school's drop-off procedures for their disabled child. -
Highlands Coservancy, Sierra Club sue Brooks Run Mining over alleged pollution at Seven Pines Mine
ELKINS — The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition and the Sierra Club have filed suit against Brooks Run Mining over alleged pollution of the water near the Seven Pines Mine. -
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Lawsuit alleging Charleston officers caused man's death removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit alleging the City of Charleston is at fault for the death of a man has been removed to federal court. -
Skinner resigns as Gilmer magistrate
CHARLESTON — Gilmer County Magistrate Alton Skinner II, who was suspended several months ago following charges of obstruction of justice and fraud, resigned from his magistrate position. -
Greenbrier lawsuit against insurance adjuster transferred to West Virginia
BECKLEY —A lawsuit filed by The Greenbrier is being transferred to West Virginia federal court from Virginia. -
CVS wrongful termination case removed to federal court
HUNTINGTON — A case against CVS alleging wrongful termination of a pharmacist was removed to federal court. -
WVDOT alleges cargo on truck cause nearly $400,000 in damage to I-77 overpass
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Transportation alleges the cargo on a tractor-trailer owned by an Ontario, Canada company caused nearly $400,000 of damage to support beams of an Interstate 77 southbound overpass. -
Trustees claim E.L.M Electric Contracting owes more than $11,000 in Local Union 466 contributions
CHARLESTON – The trustees of a multi-employer benefit plan and employee welfare benefit plan allege an Elkview company owes more than $11,000 in contributions to the Local Union 466 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) per a collective bargaining agreement. -
St. Mary's Correctional Center inmate alleges he is being denied hepatitis C treatment
CHARLESTON – A St. Mary's Correctional Center inmate has filed suit against the facility's health care provider and a nurse over allegations he is being denied treatment for his hepatitis C. -
Ohio County man files two lawsuits against bill collectors
WHEELING — An Ohio County man filed two lawsuits against different companies, alleging they violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Second lawsuit says Alderson official sexually abused, harassed female federal inmate
BLUEFIELD – A second lawsuit has been filed accusing officials at a federal prison camp in West Virginia of sexually abusing and harassing her. -
STEPTOE & JOHNSON PLLC: Shaina Richardson Joins Firm's Morgantown Office
Shaina L. Richardson has joined Steptoe & Johnson as an associate attorney. -
Logan County woman sues insurance company for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Anthem Blue Cross Life & Health Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her. -
Author files motion to dismiss lawsuit filed by World War II veteran
HUNTINGTON — The defendant in the lawsuit filed by Hershel "Woody" Williams filed a motion to dismiss in the case against him, arguing that Williams' claims are meritless. -
U.S. Senate confirms Volk to federal district court
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously voted Wednesday to confirm U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk to fill the position left when U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver moved to senior status last year. -
Electrician sues Sam's Club, electrical company for work injury
CHARLESTON — A Virginia man is suing Sam's Club and Shine Electrical Group, alleging they were negligent and caused him severe injuries and damages.