U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Webster Co. woman accuses debt collector of illegal practices
ELKINS — A Webster County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a lending company, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. -
Former employee accuses Williamson heath care facility of disability discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a Williamson health care facility, alleging violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act and wrongful termination. -
Consumer accuses capital management business of unfair collection practices
CLARKSBURG — A Preston County man is suing debt collectors, alleging false and deceptive debt collection practices. -
Blankenship critical after DOJ says federal conviction should not be vacated
BECKLEY – The Department of Justice is asking a federal court to maintain the conviction of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. -
Vote No Coalition files suit against Warner for free speech violations
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit was filed against West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner last week alleging violations of free speech. -
Fairmont man sues CNN for violation of privacy
CLARKSBURG — A Fairmont man is suing CNN after he claims the news network slandered him and violated his privacy. -
Federal prosecutors dismiss remaining charges against Northern Panhandle physician
WHEELING — Federal prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss the remaining counts of a federal indictment against Dr. Roland F. Chalifoux this week. -
Parkersburg couple alleges power companies allegedly failed to inspect its power lines
CHARLESTON — A Parkersburg couple is suing power companies, alleging failure to protect, loss of consortium and negligence. -
Widow alleges cremation service delivered wrong remains
CHARLESTON — A widow is suing a cremation service, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy. -
Charleston resident alleges Dunbar police officer used excessive force
CHARLESTON — A Charleston man is suing the city of Dunbar and a police officer, citing, alleging excessive force. -
Davis, lawmakers propose delay in federal case
CHARLESTON – Action on former state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis’s federal claim that impeachment violated her constitutional rights has been delayed. -
Energy company alleges business partner breached contract
CLARKSBURG — An energy company is suing a business partner, alleging breach of contract. -
Family member accuses Huntington nursing home of negligence
HUNTINGTON — A family representative is suing a Huntington nursing home facility, alleging negligence. -
Federal lawsuit says hemp farm violated Controlled Substances Act
HUNTINGTON — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has filed a lawsuit against a hemp farm in West Virginia, alleging it violated the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). -
Consumer accuses law firm of abusive debt collection practices
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a law firm, alleging attempting to collect a debt by threats. -
Pennsylvania couple couple alleges U.S. negligence caused husband to suffer electric shock
CLARKSBURG — A Pennsylvania couple is suing United States government agencies, alleging breach of duty and negligence in the electrocution of the husband. -
Kleeh confirmed as federal judge for West Virginia's Northern District
WASHINGTON — Morgantown attorney Tom Kleeh has been confirmed as a federal judge for West Virginia's Northern District. -
Surety bond underwriter sues contractors for breach of agreement
HUNTINGTON — A surety bond underwriter is suing Capitol Valley Contracting Inc. and contractors Mickey L. Farmer Jr. and Jeanne Farmer for alleged breach of Agreement of Indemnity. -
Allstate sued after fire damages home
CLARKSBURG — A homeowner is suing Allstate Indemnity Co. and Jeffrey M. Daniels, insurer, citing alleged bad faith, breach of contract, and vicarious liability. -
Precision Pipeline sued after worker injured in pallet accident
ELKINS — A South Carolina couple is suing Precision Pipeline and various entities, citing alleged negligence.