U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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After a total of 18 years in prison, two brothers file wrongful conviction lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Two brothers who spent a total of 18 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit are suing government and law enforcement officials for their wrongful convictions. -
One defendant voluntarily dismissed from Mason County excessive force case
CHARLESTON — One of the defendants has been voluntarily dismissed from a lawsuit alleging excessive force. -
Cardinal Health seeks dismissal of case for failure to state a claim
HUNTINGTON — Cardinal Health says a lawsuit alleging discrimination should be dismissed for failure to state a claim. -
Lowe's lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit initially filed in Kanawha Circuit Court against Lowe's Home Centers has been removed to federal court. -
Canadian company asks to be dismissed from workplace injury lawsuit
CLARKSBURG — A Canadian corporation is asking to be dismissed from a lawsuit alleging a workplace injury. -
Two landowners sue Justice over gas pooling bill set to become law
WHEELING – Two Northern Panhandle property owners have sued Gov. Jim Justice over a gas pooling bill set to go into effect because they say it endangers the constitutional rights of royalty owners. -
West Liberty University wants discrimination lawsuit dismissed
WHEELING — West Liberty University wants a lawsuit alleging discrimination to be dismissed from federal court. -
County commission dismissed from jail lawsuit
BLUEFIELD — McDowell County Commission has been dismissed as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging a jail inmate was injured. -
Morrisey's office joins federal lawsuit challenging Biden's asylum rule
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s new rule letting asylum officers, rather than immigration judges, decide whether to grant asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border. -
Panther Creek Mining lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A complaint against Panther Creek Mining was removed to federal court and a protective order has been filed in the case. -
4th Circuit reverses ruling on West Virginia legal ads, backs state law
RICHMOND – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a federal court decision, ruling West Virginia’s law regulating legal advertisements for medications and medical devices is constitutional. -
Former inmate says he was victim of excessive force at correctional center
BLUEFIELD – A former inmate claims he was the victim of excessive force, assault and battery by officers at Stevens Correctional Center. -
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss negligence case over inmate's death
BECKLEY — A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the federal government and granted a motion for an extension of time to effect service. -
Man says he was injured on the job by faulty hydraulic hose
HUNTINGTON – A former City of Huntington employee says he was severely injured on the job by an improperly made hydraulic hose. -
Jordan Palmer joins U.S. Attorney’s Office
Jordan Palmer joins U.S. Attorney’s Office. -
Federal judge denies handful of motions in Huntington opioid case
CHARLESTON — Federal Judge David Faber denied a handful of motions for judgment on partial findings in an opioid lawsuit filed by the city of Huntington against opioid manufacturers that went to trial last July and is still awaiting a verdict. -
W.Va. joins 20 states challenging mask mandate on transportation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with 20 other states, joined a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s mask mandate on airplanes and other public transportation, seeking to have the mandate removed. -
Federal judge dismisses one Wayne County bus garage suit
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by a retired Wayne County Board of Education employee who had said he was wrongfully accused of obstructing an investigation into and taking party in a criminal conspiracy regarding theft of board property. -
Attorney General Morrisey Calls on US Attorney General to Increase Fentanyl Prosecutions and Penalties
Attorney General Morrisey Calls on US Attorney General to Increase Fentanyl Prosecutions and Penalties. -
Morrisey wants U.S. AG Garland to increase fentanyl prosecutions, penalties
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has asked U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to increase its prosecutions and penalties in fatal fentanyl drug cases in the United States and West Virginia.