U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Lawsuit against Allstate for total loss removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit filed against Allstate alleging breach of contract has been removed to federal court. -
D.C. attorney files federal lawsuit saying state ODC has no jurisdiction over his work
WASHINGTON – A Washington, D.C., attorney claims the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel has no jurisdiction over his work despite a complaint having been filed against him. -
Woman sues state corrections department for father's death, alleged cover up
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation after she claims they attempted to cover up her father's death in 2017. -
Former officers sue Shepherd University for discrimination
MARTINSBURG — Two men filed a lawsuit against Shepherd University alleging the university discriminated against them based on their ages. -
Lawsuit filed against state government for state of foster care system
HUNTINGTON — Twelve foster children filed a lawsuit against the state in connection with A Better Childhood, alleging the state has failed to properly care for foster children. -
LabCorp used for breach of contract
BECKLEY — A lawsuit was filed against LabCorp after they claim sensitive information was sent to a debt collector. -
Lawsuit filed against drug manufacturers over babies addicted at birth
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit was filed against drug manufactures by the guardian of an infant who was born addicted to opioids. -
Federal judge dismisses Murray's lawsuit against ex-wife; her suit against him remains open
WHEELING – A federal lawsuit filed by the son of Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray against his ex-wife days before he was accused of having sexual contact with his adopted pre-teen daughter has been dismissed. -
Keyser woman alleges Cigna Group Insurance wrongfully denied life insurance claim
MARTINSBURG – A Keyser woman has filed suit against an insurance company over allegations it wrongfully denied her claim for her late mother's life insurance. -
Trio of suits filed involving Columbia Gas, Welded Construction
WHEELING —Three lawsuits were filed in federal court involving Columbia Gas and Welded Construction and a motion to remand was filed in one of them. -
Collision at Norfolk Southern Railway Company leads to pair of lawsuits
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits were filed against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for a collision caused by one of its employees that caused injuries. -
Belle retains Charleston attorney in fight against opioids
CHARLESTON – The town of Belle has hired Charleston attorney Rusty Webb to represent it in litigation involving the opioid epidemic plaguing the state. -
Clarksburg hires Webb for opioid litigation representation
CHARLESTON – The city of Clarksburg has hired Charleston attorney Rusty Webb to represent it in litigation involving the opioid epidemic plaguing the state. -
Federal judge orders $35 million in damages in 2012 case against Justice Companies
LONDON, Ky. — A federal judge in Kentucky handed down on order in a 2012 case against Kentucky Fuel Corporation and James C. Justice Companies in the amount of $35 million. -
Federal judge remands case accusing son of Murray Energy CEO of sexual contact with daughter to state court
WHEELING – A civil case accusing the son of Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray of allegedly having sexual contact with his adopted pre-teen daughter has been remanded to state court. -
Amended complaint unsealed against opioid manufacturers, distributors
CLEVELAND — An amended complaint was filed in opioid litigation by the city of Huntington and the Cabell County Commission this week in multidistrict litigation against opioid manufacturers. -
Blankenship wants federal judge not to void his misdemeanor conviction
BECKLEY – Don Blankenship is asking a federal judge to reject a magistrate’s recommendation that his misdemeanor conviction be voided. -
Painters' union lawsuit settled, dismissed
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against May Contracting filed by a painters' union was settled and dismissed from federal court. -
Bresch set to be deposed in EpiPen multidistrict litigation
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A document in a multidistrict lawsuit against Mylan involving EpiPen marketing and sales practices lays out plans to depose Mylan CEO Heather Bresch. -
Insurance adjuster says Greenbrier's lawsuit is attempt to get out of paying what hotel owes
RICHMOND, Va.– An executive of Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International said The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation's lawsuit against GGG was an attempt to get out of paying what it owed for work done after severe flood damage in 2016.