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Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Water crisis attorneys to get more than $22 million in fees while plaintiffs split $73 million
CHARLESTON — While those affected by the 2014 Elk River chemical spill should be receiving their checks soon, the plaintiffs attorneys who handled the case will split more than $22 million in fees. -
Former student sues Marshall for mishandling sexual assault
CHARLESTON — A former Marshall University student is suing the school after she claims the university mishandled an investigation into an alleged sexual assault. -
Judge dismisses case against CBS Broadcasting for defamation
CHARLESTON — A federal judge ordered a lawsuit against CBS Broadcasting alleging defamation of a Mingo County pharmacist to be dismissed. -
U Save Food Stores faces discrimination allegations from transgender woman
A transgender female accuses a convenience store chain of discrimination after firing her. -
Water crisis settlement victims should see checks within a week
CHARLESTON — West Virginia residents who filed claims in the water crisis settlement should receive their settlement checks within the next week or so, according to a law firm. -
Former student accuses Collins Career Center of false educational accreditation advertisement
CHARLESTON — A former student has filed a class action lawsuit against a career center facility, alleging breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation. -
Wheeling property owners seek reimbursement for repairs over bat-infested dwelling
WHEELING — Two Wheeling property owners are suing State Farm, alleging breach of contract. -
Atheist group alleges Parkersburg's Lord's Prayer is illegal
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Parkersburg for opening city council meetings with the Lord's Prayer. -
Charleston municipal sewer utility alleges surety company owes $2.7 million
CHARLESTON — A municipal sewer utility is suing a surety company and a reinsurer, alleging breach of contract. -
Customer alleges debt collector violated TCPA
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia man is suing a debt collector, alleging violation of the the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -
Jefferson County couple allege unlawful debt collection
MARTINBURG — Home owners are suing Select Portfolio Servicing Inc, a loan servicing company, citing alleged unlawful debt collection, unlawful failure to credit payments, breach of contract, tort of outrage. -
Employee alleges coal company's negligence caused him to be electrocuted
CLARKSBURG — A Mingo County man is suing coal and mining companies, alleging deliberate intent and negligence. -
Former Putnam Co. attorney sentenced to six years on child porn charges
HUNTINGTON – A former Putnam County attorney has been sentenced to six years in prison on child pornography charges. -
Patient charges health care group with medical negligence
BECKLEY — A patient is suing health care providers, alleging negligence caused suffering to the plaintiff. -
Employee alleges college failed to pay proper overtime
CHARLESTON — A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a West Virginia community college, alleging unpaid overtime wages. -
Bowles Rice settles $41 million power plant title issue just before trial begins
CLARKSBURG – A Charleston-based law firm has settled a $41 million issue with a title insurer and avoided a trial. -
Insurance company alleges Alderson Broaddus breached agreement
ELKINS — An insurance company is suing a Barbour County university, alleging breach of contract. -
Federal judge dismisses most claims in Parkersburg fire suit
CHARLESTON — A federal judge has dismissed seven claims in a lawsuit against International Export Import and other companies for a warehouse fire in Parkersburg. The judge left one count remaining in the suit. -
Senator Manchin should listen to West Virginians on Kavanaugh
CHARLESTON – One of the most significant impacts that President Trump will have on America for decades to come is the ever-expanding mark of conservative appointments to federal judgeships across the country. The President is appointing jurists who understand that courts exist to interpret our Constitution and laws without attempting to set national policy. -
Injured crane operator, alleging OSHA violations, sues Huntington Alloys
HUNTINGTON — The plaintiff accuses Huntington Alloys Corp. of allegedly allowing an unsafe workplace that "presented a high degree of risk and a strong probability of serious injury or death," according to the lawsuit.