U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Travelers accuses The Greenbrier, charities group of fraud
BECKLEY — Travelers is suing the owners of the Greenbrier Resort, alleging subrogation, fraud, conversion and unjust enrichment. -
Nonprofit alleges federal government failed to protect crayfish species found in state
CHARLESTON – A nonprofit organization headquartered in Arizona alleges the federal government has failed to protect two species of crayfish found in the southern portion of West Virginia. -
Kmart employee alleges she lost job because of flood damage at Crossings Mall in Elkview
CHARLESTON – An employee at the Kmart in Elkview alleges she lost her job because of the collapse of the only access point to the Crossings Mall shopping center in 2016 due to flooding. -
Woman alleges negligence of Primecare Medical of West Virginia, others contributed to father's death
CHARLESTON – A Massachusetts woman alleges her father died while incarcerated at the South Central Regional Jail because he wasn't provided appropriate medical care. -
Ketchum's plea hearing set for Aug. 23
CHARLESTON – Former state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum’s plea hearing is scheduled for later this month. -
Union, coal company seek to vacate arbitration awards
CLARKSBURG — The United Mine Workers of America and the Monongalia County Coal Company have both filed complaints in federal court against each other to vacate two arbitration awards. -
Kenova alleges negligence allowed towing vessel to sink, pollute river
HUNTINGTON — A Wayne County community is suing a tow vessel owner, alleging negligence and public nuisance. -
Xcoal alleges companies owned by Justice family failed to honor coal supply agreement
CHARLESTON — Xcoal Energy & Resources is suing two companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice's family for allegedly breaching their contract with the plaintiff. -
Son alleges Heritage Center's negligence caused mother's wounds and death
HUNTINGTON — A Wayne County man is suing a health care facility, alleging violation of West Virginia Wrongful Death Statute. -
Calhoun Co. man accuses state trooper of using excessive force
CHARLESTON — A Calhoun County man is suing a West Virginia State Police trooper, alleging the trooper used excessive force and injured the plaintiff. -
State, federal governments allege steel company violated Clean Water Act
HUNTINGTON — The federal government and the State of West Virginia are suing a steel manufacturing company, alleging failure to protect the public. -
Hispanic customer accuses Chase Bank of discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A Hispanic customer is suing Chase Bank, alleging discrimination. -
DuPont sues Kathy Brown Law, Brown Houston over conflict of interest allegations
CHARLESTON — DuPont has filed a lawsuit against Brown Houston regarding information disclosed to one of its former attorneys who now works for the firm. -
Service Pump & Supply alleges Louisiana company owes more than $100,000 for power generators
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington company alleges a Louisiana business failed to pay in full for the rental of power generators. -
Food trailer owner alleges she was dismissed from West Union plant after rejecting sexual advances
CLARKSBURG – A food service trailer owner alleges she was removed from a plant site after rejecting a manager's sexual advances. -
Aviagen Turkeys alleged to have paid delivery driver straight-time rate for overtime work
LEWISBURG – A former delivery driver has filed a class-action lawsuit against a turkey supplier over allegations he was not paid the appropriate rate for overtime work. -
BAILEY & GLASSER: Ford 6.7 Diesel Lawsuit claims emissions systems illegal
A Ford 6.7-liter diesel lawsuit alleges the trucks are equipped with emissions “defeat devices” that cheat federal and state nitrogen oxide emissions tests. -
Former employee files pregnancy discrimination suit against Total Renal Care
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges she was terminated by her employer because of her pregnancy. -
Former Kirby employee alleges leg injury led to termination
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man alleges that he was terminated from his job with a barge operator because of a perceived disability. -
Ridgetop Capital claims it owns oil, gas rights of Wetzel Co. property, not Antero Resources
WHEELING – A limited liability partnership is seeking declaration from a court regarding who is the proper owner of oil and gas rights on a Wetzel County property.