U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Ocwen Loan Servicing named in 10 suits alleging unfair debt collection
ELKINS — Ten lawsuits were filed against Ocwen Loan Servicing alleging it violated West Virginia law by sending numerous letters and notices that threatened to asses them unlawful fees. -
Gauley Bridge sues drug manufacturers for opioid crisis
CHARLESTON — The town of Gauley Bridge is suing drug manufacturers for the opioid crisis that has ravaged West Virginia and the rest of the country. -
Man sues State Farm for benefits denial
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against State Farm alleging a denial of benefits for a former employee was removed to federal court. -
Virginia man seeks additional disability benefits
A Wythe County, Virginia, man is suing a hospital, insurers and individuals, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts. -
U.S. Dept. of Labor sues employer over unpaid overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor is suing an employer, citing alleged unpaid wages. -
Judge orders Justice to release finances for failure to pay sanctions
BECKLEY — District Judge Irene C. Berger ordered Giv. Jim Justice to release financial information for Justice Energy that was requested by federal prosecutors in a case involving Justice Energy's failure to repay court-imposed sanctions. -
Huntington settles lawsuit involving officer using leg-sweep maneuver
HUNTINGTON —Huntington settled a lawsuit with a man who claimed he was assaulted by an officer who used a leg-sweep maneuver that caused him injuries. -
Women pregnant during water contamination crisis to get checks soon
CHARLESTON — Individual review claims and claims for women who were pregnant during the water contamination crisis nearly five years ago will receive payment. -
EQT ordered to file motion for amended complaint by Jan. 11
CLARKSBURG — EQT Production has been given a January deadline to file a motion for an amended complaint in its case against West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Auston Caperton. -
Three lawsuits filed against New Creek Wind for negative health effects
ELKINS — Three complaints were filed against New Creek Wind in federal court alleging negative effects on the health and well-being of several residents. -
Employee claims coal company negligence led to injury
A West Virginia resident is suing a coal mining company, citing alleged deliberate intent and negligence. -
Justice Energy can't repay $1.23 million court-imposed sanctions
BECKLEY — One of Gov Jim Justice's coal companies may not be able to repay $1.23 million in court-imposed sanctions, according to court documents filed in a 2013 federal court case against Justice Energy Company. -
Justice owes $2.5 million for helicopter loan
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The final consent judgment was filed last month to confirm Gov. Jim Justice owes nearly $2.5 million for defaulting on a helicopter loan. -
Man alleges telephone harassment
A consumer is suing an outsourcing company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
DOJ: A company created to file lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of the government's time
TEXARKANA – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking federal judges around the country to dismiss lawsuits it says are brought by shell companies that misrepresent their true purposes - filing meritless litigation against health care companies. -
Man sues Putnam County Commission, deputies for civil rights violations
HUNTINGTON — A Scott Depot man filed a lawsuit against the Putnam County Commission and three sheriff's deputies after he claimed he was falsely arrested for legally carrying a firearm. -
Couple suing medical-device manufacturer for alleged negligence
A couple is suing Smith & Nephew Inc. and Smith & Nephew PLC, medical device manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty, design defect, failure to warn, negligence and strict liability. -
Two more opioid suits transferred to federal court in Ohio
CHARLESTON — Two more lawsuits filed against pharmaceutical companies have been transferred to Ohio federal court to be included with a slew of lawsuits known as the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. -
Bartender accuses restaurant operators of unpaid wages
HUNTINGTON — A bartender is suing restaurant operators at a Huntington airport, alleges unpaid wages and unpaid overtime wages. -
Electrician accuses former employer of disability discrimination
CLARKSBURG — A Fayette County man is suing his former employer, alleging violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.