U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Boone County woman accuses Ditech of deceptive representation
CHARLESTON — A Boone County woman is suing a loan holder, alleging deceptive representation. -
Water settlement finalized by federal judge
A federal judge finally signed off on the settlement in the class action lawsuit filed against West Virginia American Water (WVAW) in the 2014 Elk River chemical spill that caused a water contamination crisis across nine counties in West Virginia. -
Jackson County resident seeks payment from Life Insurance Co. of North America
CHARLESTON — A Jackson County resident is suing Life Insurance Co. of North America and the trustee of the Group Insurance Trust for the Employees in the Services Industry, citing alleged bad faith and breach of contract in connection with denial of the plaintiff's insurance benefits. -
Bluestone Industries, owned by governor's children, accused of issuing bad checks
BECKLEY— A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bluestone Industries, which is owned by Gov. Jim Justice's adult children, amid allegations that Bluestone employees received bad checks in February. -
Tours Consulting telemarketers accused of invasion of privacy
CLARKSBURG — A woman is suing Tours Consulting LLC and telemarketers Lisa Ferrari and Dandrea Harris for alleged invasion of privacy and violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Columbia Gas claims property owners interfered with pipeline work
CLARKSBURG — A gas company is suing property owners David James Mullan and Candy Jo Mullan for tortious interference related to the plaintiff's construction of a gas pipeline. -
Drilling contractor seeks payment from Kanawha Falls Public Service District
CHARLESTON — A drilling contractor is suing Kanawha Falls Public Service District and its board for breach of a water line replacement contract. -
Nicholas Co. couple blames Wall Street Systems, others for vehicle accident
BECKLEY — A Nicholas County husband and wife are suing Wall Street Systems Inc,, a truck driver and two related transportation companies, alleging that the defendants took insufficient measures to prevent injuries. -
Ojeda files motion to dismiss, says he didn't violate man's civil rights
CHARLESTON – U.S. Congress candidate and state Senator Richard Ojeda has filed a motion to dismiss the federal lawsuit against him claiming he violated a man’s civil rights. -
Justices say Camden Clark Hospital wrongfully disclosed medical records
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a hospital should not have disclosed personal medical records involving mental health in response to a subpoena. -
Parents claim Monroe Co. school board negligent in school bus assault
BLUEFIELD — A child's parents have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Monroe County Board of Education amid allegations the child was sexually harassed, abused and assaulted on a school bus. -
Surgical resident claims hostile work environment, discrimination at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON — A surgical resident is suing Marshall University, Marshall's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and others, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation. -
BB&T claims Nicholas County couple owes more than $200,000
HUNTINGTON — A North Carolina banking corporation is suing Alkon Inc., Evelyn F. Underwood and William T. Underwood, borrower and guarantors, citing alleged breach of promissory note and guaranty agreements. -
Ohio Co. woman accuses telemarketers of invasion of privacy
CLARKSBURG — An Ohio County woman is suing telemarketers, alleging violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Horse trainer claims Charles Town Gaming tried to 'take his livelihood'
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing PNGI Charles Town Gaming after he claims it caused him damages when it attempted to eject him from training horses at its track in an alleged attempt to “take his livelihood” from him. -
Woman sues physician for mother’s death
BECKLEY – A woman is suing a Virginia physician she claims is responsible for her mother’s death. -
Man sues Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company for car accident, breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company after he claims it breached its contract with him after he was involved in a car accident. -
Woman sues Coralicious Incorporated for FLSA violations
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Coralicious Incorporated after she claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Woman sues Allstate for breach of contract
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Allstate after she claims it breached its contract with her when it denied coverage for water damage in her home. -
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