U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Man sues Central Supply Company for retaliation, wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Central Supply Company of West Virginia for wrongfully terminating his employment because he was on medical leave for one week. -
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit alleging Marshall denied degree due to sexual orientation
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Marshall University alleging it denied issuing a woman her master’s degree because of her sexual orientation. -
State Supreme Court says insurance company must provide stop gap coverage
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that an insurance company must provide stop gap coverage to its insureds in a lawsuit following work injuries. -
Couple blames 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 Loved Ones In Home Care for FLSA violations
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Loved Ones In Home Care after she claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Judge denies motions to dismiss against Spirit Services, others in car accident lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge denied two separate motions to dismiss cross claims in a lawsuit alleging injuries from a car accident -
Inmate blames federal prison operators for injuries
BECKLEY — An prison inmate is suing federal prison operators and agents, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries. -
Pinnacle Mining agrees to pay $1.236M to individuals for property damage
BECKLEY – Pinnacle Mining has agreed to pay more $1.236 million to a individuals who alleged they experienced property damages due to the company’s underground mining activities. -
Judge dismisses four claims in FDA vaping lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has dismissed four of five claims against the Food and Drug Administration in a lawsuit challenging the legality of the FDA regulating e-cigarettes and vaping devices. -
Federal court dismisses one defendant in Huntington police case, denies others
HUNTINGTON – A federal court granted a motion to dismiss one defendant in a lawsuit against the city of Huntington, while denying the motions to dismiss the rest of the defendants. -
Woman sues for injuries sustained at Chester post office
WHEELING – A woman is suing Hiler Buffalo after she claims she was injured at the post office when it allegedly failed to properly maintain a handrail. -
Case involving flash fire on natural gas well pad moved to federal court
WHEELING – A couple is suing Stone Energy Corp. after they claim injuries were sustained during a flash fire. Stone owned, operated and controlled a natural gas well pad in New Martinsville known as “Howell Pad,” according to a complaint filed Sept. 12 in Wetzel Circuit Court and removed to federal court on Oct. 5. -
Federal court denies motion for partial judgment in employment dispute
WHEELING – A federal court has denied the plaintiff’s motion for partial judgment on the pleadings in a lawsuit against EMS USA Inc. This civil action was removed to federal court Ohio Circuit Court on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. -
Judge partially denies motion to dismiss in car accident lawsuit
WHEELING – A judge has granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging injuries an employee suffered in a car accident. -
Outback Steakhouse dishes case removed to federal court
BLUEFIELD – A couple is suing Outback Steakhouse after they claim it was responsible for injuries sustained at the restaurant. OSI Restaurant Partners and Jane Doe were also named as defendants in the suit. -
Judge says another company can operate Suncrest Hilton Garden Inn
CLARKSBURG – U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley has granted a request to allow another company to operate the Suncrest Hilton Garden Inn. -
Mingo Co. school board injury case removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Mingo County Board of Education after she claims her daughter is discriminated against because of her disability. -
Class action lawsuit filed against Raleigh Heart Clinic for bloodborne illness
BECKLEY – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Raleigh Heart Clinic after the class members claim they were exposed and contracted bloodborne illnesses from the clinic. -
Shower fixture injury case removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit filed against Choice Hotel International alleging injuries from a shower fixture has been removed to federal court. -
Father, daughter sue Ditech Financial for negligence
BECKLEY – A father and daughter are suing Ditech Financial after they claim it was negligent and caused them damages.