U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Man claims WVU Board of Governors used harassment, intimidation to prevent him from attending board meeting
CHARLESTON — A man claims West Virginia University attempted to intimidate him and keep him from attending a board meeting. -
Federal judge files attorney removal order for Timothy George Hayes
CHARLESTON — An attorney removal order was filed in federal court for a former West Virginia attorney whose law license was annulled this year. -
Worldwide Machinery's lawsuit against Columbia Gas for unjust enrichment transferred to federal venues
WHEELING — A lawsuit initially filed in Wetzel Circuit Court was removed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. -
Department of Labor files suit against Apex Pipeline for wage payment violations
CHARLESTON — The federal Department of Labor is suing Apex Pipeline Services, alleging the company has violated federal employment laws. -
Federal judge grants motion for deposition in Wheeling Hospital case
WHEELING — A federal judge granted an order to allow a deposition of one of the defendants to proceed in a case against Wheeling Hospital. -
Aldi denies allegations in slip and fall litigation
HUNTINGTON — Aldi filed an answer denying all allegations against it in a lawsuit against it alleging a woman slipped and fell in one of its stores. -
Precious Pipeline denies allegations against it in lawsuit
CLARKSBURG — The defendant in a lawsuit accusing it of negligence in the death of a man filed its answer in the case, denying the allegations. -
Insurer says it shouldn't have to cover attorney who fell for scam
CLARKSBURG — A federal complaint has been filed against a West Virginia law firm after an insurance company argued it is not responsible for covering a claim filed by the firm after it fell victim to a scam. -
Man sues Jackson County sheriff for alleged excessive force
CHARLESTON — A Jackson County man is suing the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and sheriff after he claims a deputy used excessive force and caused him injuries. -
Ocwen Loan Servicing accused of attempting to collect unlawful fees
ELKINS – A Lewis County man alleges a loan servicer attempted to collect fees in violation of state law. -
Former Black Hawk Mining, Blue Creek Mining employee alleges he was terminated in retaliation
HUNTINGTON – A Hurricane man alleges he was retaliated against by his employers for reporting unsafe working conditions. -
Wrongful death suit against GM over I-77 collision claims vehicle's fuel system was not crashworthy
CHARLESTON – A Mineral Wells woman has filed a wrongful death suit against an auto manufacturer over a fatal collision and vehicle fire. -
Wayne County man alleges law enforcement violated civil rights in search at convenience store
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County man alleges his rights were violated when he and his car were searched at a convenience store. -
Wheeling woman alleges home security company agent made lewd remarks in telemarketing call
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman is suing two security companies over allegations a call agent made profane comments to her in a telemarketing call. -
Property owner alleges Bizzack Construction roadwork damaged home
HUNTINGTON – A man in Fraziers Bottom alleges a highway contractor is responsible for damages to his property relating to road construction. -
Both parties object to federal magistrate's recommendations in 2012 case against Justice Companies
LONDON, Ky. — Both parties filed objections to a report and recommendation by a federal magistrate judge for James C. Justice Cos. Inc. to pay nearly $60 million in damages. -
Unlawful payment claim amended in class-action case against AmerisourceBergen
CLARKSBURG — An amended complaint was filed in a class-action complaint against AmerisourceBergen for alleged unlawful payments to a Morgantown doctor. -
Alleged breach of guaranty agreement prompts charges of RICO violations against Justice companies
LONDON, Kentucky – New London Tobacco Market and Fivemile Energy are accusing James C. Justice Cos. Inc. of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in its second amended complaint. -
Coalition wants to keep attorney general from enforcing new gun law
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence filed a lawsuit against West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, challenging a 2018 state law that allows individuals to bring firearms into parking lots of businesses and attempting to keep the attorney general from enforcing the law. -
Federal judge dismisses case alleging ADA discrimination
CHARLESTON — A motion to dismiss was granted in a case against Captain D's filed by a former employee.