U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Wrongful termination lawsuit against KFC has been moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON — A wrongful termination lawsuit involving a former KFC employee in Wayne was removed to federal court. -
Rider files suit against New River Adventures, Autumn Breeze Farms over injuries sustained in fall from horse
CHARLESTON – A Florida woman has filed suit against two Fayette County stables after she sustained broken ribs in a fall from her saddle. -
Carrington Mortgage Services allegedly failed to work with consumer to assume loan after divorce
MARTINSBURG – A consumer alleges a national mortgage servicing corporation failed to work with her to assume the loan on her home after her divorce. -
Default judgment handed down in BB&T's $117,000 breach of contract case against Logan Oncology Care Associates
CHARLESTON — An entry of default was entered in a case against Logan Oncology Care Associates for alleged failure to repay a promissory note. -
Following Labor Department action, XMV Inc. agrees to award back pay, overtime wages
BLUEFIELD — A consent judgment was entered in a case against XMV Inc. that alleged the company failed to pay employees proper wages. -
Plaintiff seeking reimbursement of insurance payment seeks default judgment against Trans-Med LLC
HUNTINGTON — A motion for default judgment has been filed in a case involving a Barboursville company that allegedly failed to pay back funds overpaid by a health plan. -
Protective order issued in fired employee's case against Roane General Hospital
CHARLESTON — A protective order was filed in a complaint alleging the former vice president of ambulatory services at Roane General Hospital was wrongfully terminated from her position. -
Beckley woman alleges age, race were reasons why she was not hired at Black Knight Country Club
BECKLEY– A 62-year-old Beckley woman alleges her age, race and disability were reasons why she was not hired for a hostess position at the Black Knight Country Club. -
Man alleges he failed scuba physical because of additives in cigarettes, seeks damages from Altria
ELKINS – A Belington man has filed a suit against the owner of the maker of Marlboro cigarettes over allegations it used additives in its products to make them more addictive. -
Greenbrier County homeowners seek court's help in dispute with State Farm over chandelier damages
BECKLEY – The owners of a Greenbrier County home are seeking a declaration from the court regarding their home's habitability after a chandelier fell and damaged the home. -
Huntington woman sues U.S. Agriculture Dept. for refusing loan payments, causing her to default on mortgage
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman is suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service after she claims it refused her payments, causing her to fall into default on her mortgage. -
Suit filed against Environmental Reclamation Solutions, driver over fatal collision
CLARKSBURG – A widow and another individual are seeking damages over a fatal collision that involved an Environmental Reclamation Solutions truck and its employee. -
Judge approves settlement in 6-year-old EQT class action
CLARKSBURG — A federal judge approved a settlement finally putting an end to a 2013 lawsuit against EQT Production Company for royalty payments. -
Mingo County school bus accident case remanded back to state court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against the Mingo County Board of Education was remanded to Mingo Circuit Court from federal court. -
Lawsuit against WVU for medical malpractice removed to federal court
CLARKSBURG — A lawsuit against West Virginia University Board of Governors was removed to federal court. -
Coal companies deny they owe $4 million in safety fines
ROANOKE, Va. — Coal companies named in a lawsuit filed in Virginia federal court filed an answer claiming they don't owe $4 million in unpaid safety fines. -
Son of Murray Energy CEO accused of sexual contact with his adopted daughter
WHEELING – The son of Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray has been sued for allegedly having sexual contact with his adopted pre-teen daughter. Jonathan Murray is a VP for Murray Energy and Murray American River Towing Inc. Both of those companies also are named as defendants in the lawsuit, which was filed July 22 in Ohio Circuit Court. The complaint was filed by a woman identified as M.S., Jon Murray’s ex-wife and mother of the girl – identified as S.M. – at the heart of the issue. -
AG joins coalition standing up for national guardsmen
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a bipartisan 24-state effort to protect national guardsmen from losing their jobs, pay and benefits after serving active duty. -
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Michael J. Marshall
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled earlier this year. -
Mechanic alleges Aero-Smith, Sylvanus Group failed to pay him
BECKLEY – Two companies and individuals named in a breach of contract suit have filed to remove the case to federal court.