U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Fired worker sues Arch Coal, alleging disability discrimination
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing Arch Coal, alleging wrongful termination. -
Trump Jr. wants Blankenship's defamation case against him dismissed
CHARLESTON – Donald Trump Jr. has filed a motion to dismiss Don Blankenship’s defamation lawsuit against him. -
Car dealership who sold vehicle to person with fake identity sues Lexington Insurance over claim denial
HUNTINGTON – A West Virginia car dealership who sold a vehicle to someone using a fake identity is suing its insurer for denying its claim. -
Disabled veteran claims Bank of America violated settlement by negatively reporting loan to credit agencies
CLARKSBURG – A disabled U.S. Coast Guard veteran who reached a settlement with Bank of America after a foreclosure dispute now claims the bank has violated the agreement by continuing to supply negative credit information to credit reporting agencies. -
Justice companies continue to argue they should be dismissed from Virginia lawsuit
ROANOKE, Va. — Nine companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family that are defendants in a lawsuit filed by the United States government in May continue to argue they should not be part of a lawsuit filed in Virginia. -
Hospital alleges R&V Associates attempted to coordinate matters for its benefit to defend whistleblower suit
WHEELING – Weirton Medical Center is suing R&V Associates over allegations it breached its contract with the hospital for its benefit. -
Cabell County woman files suits against debt collectors over collection calls
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman has filed two lawsuits against two debt collectors alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Company says APPO, others owe more than $1 million
WHEELING —A company is suing American Petroleum Partners Operating LLC for breach of contract. -
Plaintiffs in 3 lawsuits against New Creek Wind file notices of voluntary dismissal
ELKINS — The plaintiffs in three lawsuits filed against New Creek Wind alleging negative health effects have voluntarily dismissed their cases in federal court. -
Nationwide dismissed from lawsuit claiming breach of contract, with pending claims remanded to state court
CHARLESTON — A federal judge partially dismissed and remanded a lawsuit against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. filed by a man who was involved in a car accident. -
Tractor Supply Co. denies responsibility for falling safe injuring customer
BLUEFIELD —Tractor Supply Co. denied allegations against it in a case alleging one of its employees dropped a safe that fell on a Mercer County man. -
Trial date scheduled in case filed by couple alleging unsafe conditions caused parking lot fall at Lowe's
CLARKSBURG — A trial date has been scheduled for a case involving allegations of unsafe conditions at a Lowe's store in Morgantown. -
Microtel Inn owner files response to guest's slip-and-fall lawsuit
BECKLEY — V.P. Management filed an amended answer in a case against it filed by a patron who allegedly slipped and fell at its hotel. -
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Marshall for sexual assault handling
HUNTINGTON — A federal judge granted a motion for summary judgment for the defendant in a case against Marshall University for its handling of a sexual assault case. -
Record sealed in woman's disability denial claim against Life Insurance Co. of North America
HUNTINGTON — An order sealing the administrative record was filed in a case alleging a woman's long-term disability benefits were wrongfully denied. -
Plaintiff amends complaint alleging wrongfully denied benefits based on Cigna's transition to Life Insurance Co. of North America
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiff in a lawsuit against a life insurance company filed an amended complaint against a new defendant after it was discovered Cigna Life Insurance Co. of North America withdrew as a West Virginia corporation. -
Plaintiff voluntarily dismisses suit claiming Progressive wrongfully denied her claim due to coverage lapse
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiff in a case against Progressive Classic Insurance Co. voluntarily dismissed her complaint in federal court. -
Federal magistrate recommends wrongful termination claim against Department of Veterans Affairs be dismissed
MARTINSBURG — A report and recommendation was filed by U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble in a lawsuit against the Department of Veteran Affairs recommending the dismissal of the complaint. -
WVU Alumni Association denies allegations listed in ageism lawsuit file against it
CLARKSBURG — The West Virginia University Alumni Association and the West Virginia University Board of Governors filed answers in a lawsuit alleging they unfairly terminated a former employee from her position. -
Settlement reached in coal miner's workers' compensation case against Cottingham & Butler Claims Services
BLUEFIELD — A settlement was reached in a case involving a coal miner and the company from which he previously received workers' compensation benefits.