U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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EQT voluntarily dismisses its lawsuit against state DEP secretary
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Austin Caperton filed by EQT Production Company. -
Former Alderson inmate says prison official raped her, others failed to report it
BECKLEY – A former Alderson FPC inmate has filed a lawsuit against the federal government alleging she was a victim of sexual assault and battery while serving time, including to one prison official who later was convicted of sexual abuse. -
Discrimination suit against Variform removed to federal court
MARTINSBURG — A lawsuit against Variform Inc., alleging wrongful discharge and negligence, has been removed to federal court. -
Wrong remains lawsuit against Keystone Cremation Alliance remanded to state court
MADISON — A lawsuit filed against Keystone Cremation Alliance alleging it delivered the wrong remains has been remanded to state court. -
Consent decree ordered in CSX oil spill case
CHARLESTON — A motion to enter a consent decree was granted in a lawsuit against CSX Transportation for an oil spill that was triggered by a derailed train. -
Trial scheduled in vehicle crash lawsuit against tractor-trailer operators
CHARLESTON — A trial is scheduled for March 2020 for a lawsuit alleging recklessness caused a vehicle accident. -
Discrimination suit against Parkersburg removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against the city of Parkersburg alleging race discrimination has been removed to federal court. -
Lawsuit involving R&V Associates, Weirton Medical Center moved to West Virginia
WHEELING — Another lawsuit involving R&V Associates and Weirton Medical Center was filed in federal court — this one filed in Pennsylvania before it was transferred to West Virginia. -
Case against State Farm over bat infestation remanded to state court
WHEELING — A lawsuit against State Farm, alleging breach of contract has been remanded to state court with several hearings scheduled. -
Dollar General denies allegations of negligence in injury lawsuit
CHARLESTON — Dollar General has denied allegations of negligence in a lawsuit arguing that a woman was injured when she slipped and fell in the defendant's store in Mingo County. -
Lawsuit alleging Walmart negligence dismissed in federal court
CLARKSBURG — A lawsuit against Walmart alleging negligence has been dismissed in federal court following a settlement. -
Lawsuit against State Farm remanded to state court
WHEELING — A lawsuit filed by two Wheeling property owners against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company has been remanded back to state court. -
Estate of Roane County man killed by 'rogue' deputy files federal lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The estate of a man who was shot and killed by a Roane County sheriff’s deputy earlier this year has filed a lawsuit against the deputy and the county commission. -
Greenbrier sues insurance adjuster to recoup losses from flood
RICHMOND, Va. — The Greenbrier is suing an insurance adjuster for failing to recoup from insurers the financial losses and damages the hotel suffered after the 2016 floods. -
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss in generic drug price-fixing litigation
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against 18 generic drug manufacturers that alleges the drug companies engaged in a price-fixing scheme. -
Settlement announced in case alleging TCPA violations
HUNTINGTON —A lawsuit against Convergent Outsourcing alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act has been settled. -
Federal judge remands case against Claudio & Johnson back to state court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit filed against a law office for alleged debt collection threats has been remanded back to state court. -
Trial scheduled for case against Robert Newlon Airport
HUNTINGTON — A trial has been set in a case against Robert Newlon Airport alleging unpaid wages and overtime wages. -
Amended scheduling order filed in Raleigh General negligence case
BECKLEY — An amended scheduling order was filed in a lawsuit against Raleigh General Hospital and other healthcare providers alleging medical negligence in the treatment of a newborn child. -
Default judgment entered in case alleged breach of agreement
CHARLESTON — A default judgment was entered in a lawsuit against Capitol Valley Contracting for an alleged breach of agreement.