U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Judge grants dismissal of lawsuit against McCoy Elkhorn Coal
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against McCoy Elkhorn Coal was dismissed from federal court voluntarily. -
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP: Dinsmore’s Jill Rice Earns Prestigious West Virginia Executive Lawyers & Leaders Honor
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is proud to announce that Jill Cranston Rice, a partner in Morgantown, West Virginia, has been named to the esteemed West Virginia Executive magazine Lawyers & Leaders Class of 2019. -
Federal magistrate recommends tossing Blankenship's 2015 mine safety conviction
CHARLESTON – In a rare legal move, a federal magistrate says Don Blankenship’s 2016 conviction for conspiring to violate mine safety laws should be tossed out. -
Berry Dunn submits offer of judgment in alleged discrimination case
CHARLESTON — An offer of judgment was filed in a lawsuit against Berry Dunn LLC alleging age discrimination. -
Ojeda says his VA medical records were stolen, wants answers from government
HUNTINGTON – A former state Senator and U.S. House candidate says his medical records were stolen from a Veterans Affairs office and used against him in his 2018 congressional campaign. -
Jury trial scheduled for discrimination suit against Wal-mart
HUNTINGTON — A jury trial is scheduled in a lawsuit against Wal-mart alleging it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Federal judge dismisses discrimination lawsuit levied against Bethany College
WHEELING — A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit accusing Bethany College for discrimination. -
Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment denied in breach of contract claim against Kenova Terminal Co.
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment for Hardin Street Marine and granted one for the defendant in a case alleging Kenova Terminal Co. backed out of a purchase agreement. -
Lawsuit against Loved Ones in Home Care claims travel time should have been calculated in weekly pay
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Loved Ones in Home Care filed a motion for Step One Notice pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Federal judge grants motion to transfer case against drug companies to New York
WHEELING — A federal judge granted a motion to transfer venue in a case filed in federal court in Wheeling. The case will now be removed to New York. -
Federal judge dismisses complaint against Tug Hill Operating
WHEELING — A federal court judge granted an order to dismiss a lawsuit against Tug Hill Operating that alleged it breached a covenant with a property owner. -
Board seeks to have lawsuit filed by former teacher dismissed
HUNTINGTON — The Cabell County Board of Education filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit filed against it by a former teacher who was fired after making racially-charged tweets. -
CNE Poured Walls files crossclaim in lawsuit accusing it of negligence
HUNTINGTON — CNE Poured Walls Inc. responded to a crossclaim filed against it in a case claiming it and Parsons Contracting were negligent in performing work for a West Virginia couple. -
Federal judge denies motion to compel arbitration in Macy's discrimination case
MARTINSBURG — A federal judge denied a motion to stay and compel arbitration in a case alleging discrimination by Macy's against a former employee who has a neurodevelopmental disorder. -
Heart patient claims Highmark West Virginian wrongfully denied claims for emergency care
CLARKSBURG — A heart patient is suing Highmark West Virginia, dba Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, for its alleged failure to pay his medical claims. -
Virginia man seeks dismissal of his lawsuit against former employer and its benefits provider
HUNTINGTON — A stipulation of dismissal was filed in a case alleging violations by a hospital's benefit plan, as administered through a Canadian firm, of federal retirement income laws. -
Ace Health denies allegations in health insurance misrepresentation case
CHARLESTON — Ace Health Associates denied the accusations against it in a complaint arguing it and several other companies committed intentional misrepresentation and fraud. -
Retired miners say Justice coal companies owe unpaid benefits
BLUEFIELD – Four retired miners and their union say coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice owe them unpaid medical benefits. -
General Motors denies it intentionally sold a vehicle with a defective airbag
CHARLESTON — General Motors responded to a complaint denying allegations by a North Matewan man who claims a vehicle he purchased was defective. -
Trial date set for CAMC in fired employee's racial discrimination claim
CHARLESTON — A scheduling order was filed in a case against Charleston Area Medical Center alleging racial discrimination and wrongful discharge.