U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Amherst Madison employee alleges hands were crushed while trying to remove log
CHARLESTON – A Red House man alleges he was injured while working on the Ohio River when his hands were crushed. -
Former Bethany College employee seeks disability benefits under plan
CLARKSBURG – A Wellsburg woman alleges that her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied. -
Midland Credit Management Inc. alleged to have attempted to collect time-barred debt
BECKLEY – Two consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector over allegations it is attempting to collect time-barred debts. -
Federal judge says woman can file amended complaint or her case will be dismissed
CHARLESTON – A federal judge issued an opinion and order in a lawsuit against Star Farm Fire & Casualty Insurance Company in which he said the plaintiff could file an amended complaint for a limited amount of time or her case will be dismissed. -
Judge partially denies motion to dismiss in Monroe Board of Education suit
BLUEFIELD – A federal judge partially denied a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit against the Monroe County Board of Education alleging a Kindergarten student was sexually assaulted by a high school student. -
Federal judge denies motion to dismiss KC Transport lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has denied KC Transport’s motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging Fair Labor Standards Act violations. -
Judge partially denies motion for summary judgment in Air Evac EMS lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge denied in part and granted in part a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by Air Evac EMS Inc. alleging reimbursement problems with an insurance company. -
Federal judge denies motions in lawsuit filed by Matulis’ insurance company
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has two motions in a lawsuit filed by Westfield Insurance Company against Dr. Steven Matulis and those who filed claims against him for alleged sexual assault. -
Four cities file lawsuit against Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
CHARLESTON – Four West Virginia cities have filed a lawsuit against the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, alleging its misinformation of dangerous pain management standards encouraged the over-prescription of opioids in the state. -
Man sues Clay Battelle Health Services Association for medical malpractice
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Clay Battelle Health Services Association, claiming a physician was negligent in her care of him. -
Man sues Indianhead Pipeline for injuries
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Indianhead Pipeline Services after he claims he was injured while performing work duties. -
Couple sues Antero Resources for fire, damages
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing Antero Resources Corporation after they claim it was responsible for a fire that caused an employee severe burns and injuries. -
Woman sues Central Transport for discrimination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Central Transport LLC after she claims it discriminated against her based on her sex. -
Woman says law firm coerced her into settling pelvic mesh case
CHARLESTON – A Georgia law firm involved in pelvic mesh litigation is asking for a federal court to dismiss a legal malpractice case against it. -
Former Gabriel Bros. Inc. employee files suit alleging disability discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman alleges she was terminated from her employment because of her disability. -
Brayman Construction seeks damages after breaking neck in fall on jobsite
BECKLEY – An Aurora man alleges he was injured on the job because his construction company employer violated Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. -
Morrisey among 46 AGs in expanded generic drug antitrust lawsuit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has joined 45 other states seeking to expand an antitrust lawsuit to include 18 generic drug manufacturers and 15 generic drugs used to treat diabetes, heart and blood disorders, infections and other health conditions. -
Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration Inc., Master Dry accuse insurers of violating Antitrust Act
CLARKSBURG – Two disaster recovery service businesses in West Virginia allege that they have been damaged by insurance company practices. -
U.S. Bank sues Crossings Mall owners over $13.65 million loan
CHARLESTON – U.S. Bank National Association has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Crossings Mall for the $13.65 million loan for the mall. -
Man sues Precision CEO, other employee for wrongful termination
WHEELING – A man is suing the CEO of Precision LLC and another employee after he claims they wrongfully terminated his employment.