U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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ECM Energy Services alleged to have retaliated against former employees over legal claims
CLARKSBURG – Two West Virginia residents formerly employed by an energy services company with an office in Bridgeport allege they were not rehired because of their legal claims against the company over wages. -
Kentucky woman alleges claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky resident alleges her claim for disability benefits was illegally denied. -
Consumers claim Webbank unlawfully contacted them
BLUEFIELD – A couple alleges that a debt collector continued to call them after it was informed they had retained counsel. -
Memo lays out plan for Charleston Newspapers' bankruptcy sale
CHARLESTON – In less than one week, bids are due from potential buyers for Charleston Newspapers. If Ogden Newspapers is, as expected, the sole bidder for the March 6 U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing, it becomes the new owner of the parent company of the Charleston Gazette-Mail. The March 8 auction would be cancelled. -
Cabell County man alleges police officer used excessive force during raid, broke ribs
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County Sheriff's Department officer is alleged to have used excessive force during a drug raid against a Cabell County resident. -
American College of Bankruptcy to honor Judge Patrick M. Flatley
Federal Judge Patrick M. Flatley’s decorated career has earned a unanimous seal of approval from the American College of Bankruptcy. -
Judge dismisses counts in lawsuit against Raleigh County Emergency Operating Center
CHARLESTON – A judge granted a motion in part to dismiss a lawsuit against Raleigh County Emergency Operating Center and others after the plaintiff claimed two sheriff’s deputies used excessive force. -
Couple sues ICG Beckley, Arch Coal for work injury
BECKLEY – A couple is suing ICG Beckley and Arch Coal after they claim the companies are responsible for a work injury rendering a 29-year-old a quadriplegic. -
Man sues Lowe’s for age discrimination
ELKINS – A man is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims his employment was terminated and he was discriminated against based on his age. -
Former police officer files suit against Beckley officer on allegations of unlawful seizure, excessive force
BECKLEY – A North Carolina man alleges a Beckley police officer unlawfully seized him without any lawful justification. -
Federal judge remands opioid lawsuits back to Boone Circuit Court
CHARLESTON – District Judge David Faber has remanded a lawsuit against McKesson Corporation regarding the opioid epidemic in Boone County back to state court. -
Former CSX employees sue for wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON – Forty-six former employees are suing CSX Transportation in federal court for allegedly wrongfully terminating their employment. -
Nonprofits claim Southeastern Land, Fola Coal Co. are polluting waters
HUNTINGTON – Four nonprofit organizations allege two coal companies are harming the environment with pollutants. -
Man alleges Lowe's retaliated against him for use of FMLA leave
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County man alleges he was terminated in retaliation by his home improvement store employer for taking intermittent leave to care for a foster child. -
National Guard member alleges employer terminated him because of absenses related to service
CLARKSBURG – A member of the West Virginia National Guard alleges his Morgantown employer unlawfully discharged him because of his service. -
Property owner alleges New Creek Wind turbines' noise causes headaches
ELKINS – The owner of property in New Creek alleges wind turbines erected near his property generate noise that has caused him harm. -
Man alleges AT&T disability plan wrongfully denied benefits
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man alleges he has been damaged by the denial of disability benefits. -
Federal lawsuit filed in New York against Abruzzino for defaulting hotel
FOLEY SQUARE, N.Y. – A federal lawsuit has been filed in New York alleging Developer William Abruzzino is personally responsible for nearly $19 million in a defaulting hotel in Morgantown. -
Former Weirton police officer settles wrongful termination case
WHEELING – A former Weirton police officer has reached a settlement with the city in his wrongful termination lawsuit. -
Federal judge grants motion to compel arbitration in Verizon Wireless lawsuit
BLUEFIELD – A federal judge granted Verizon’s motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit alleging it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.