U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Woman blames DISH Network for house fire
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing DISH Network after she claims improperly installed equipment caused her home to catch fire. -
Woman accuses Raleigh General Hospital of wrongful termination
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Raleigh General Hospital for after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated. -
Federal judge dismisses Kostenko’s CBS defamation lawsuit
BECKLEY – U.S. District Judge Irene C. Berger has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former doctor Michael Kostenko against CBS Evening News for defamation. -
Settlement reached against former police officer in suit alleging wrongful death
HUNTINGTON – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against a former Huntington police officer and others alleging the wrongful death of a woman after the officer used excessive force. -
Capson Physicians Insurance sues physician involved in Hepatitis lawsuits
WHEELING – Capson Physicians Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Roland F. Chalifoux for multiple lawsuits filed against him regarding blood-borne pathogens. Valley Pain Management was also named as a defendant in the suit. -
Individuals sue Chesapeake Energy for leaking equipment
CHARLESTON – Three individuals are suing Chesapeake Energy Corporation after they claim leaking equipment has caused them injuries and damages. -
Claims filing for residents, businesses begins in water crisis litigation
CHARLESTON – Residents and businesses affected by the 2014 water crisis can now file claims to receive their share of a settlement of more than $150 million. -
Class action filed against Equifax for data breach
BECKLEY – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Equifax for a data breach and then failed to disclose the breach to class members. -
Woman says JAK Productions co-worker shared compromising photos of her
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing JAK Productions after she claims it created a hostile work environment when another employee distributed compromising photos of her. -
Woman sues Wal-mart for wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Wal-mart after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated. -
Lone Star Beef settles Department of Labor lawsuit for $13k
CLARKSBURG – Lone Star Beef has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor alleging an employee was fired for calling emergency services after another employee was injured on the job. -
CSX files answer to EEOC complaint, denies discrimination
HUNTINGTON – CSX filed an answer to a lawsuit alleging it had discriminatory hiring practices. CSX denies the discrimination. -
U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Blankenship's appeal
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. -
Man alleges West Virginia State Police officers violated his constitutional rights
BECKLEY – A Panther resident alleges that state police officers used excessive force during a traffic stop in McDowell County. -
Virginia man sues Anthony Pit & Lagoon for car accident
CHARLESTON – A Waynesboro, Va., man is suing Anthony Pit & Lagoon after he claims one of its employees caused him injuries in a car accident. -
Woman sues Garrison Property & Casualty Insurance for breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Garrison Property & Casualty Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her by denying a claim. -
G.M. McCrossin files suit against Ronceverte over waste water facility contract
BECKLEY – A Pennsylvania company alleges that the city of Ronceverte forced it to incur more labor costs and other damages on a construction project. -
Medical screening program underway in DuPont case, informational meetings planned
PARKERSBURG – Chemical giant DuPont and spin-off company Chemours are in the process of paying out $670 million to 3,500 claimants in Ohio and West Virginia who contended in lawsuits their health was jeopardized from a spill of toxic chemicals used to make Teflon from a plant near Parkersburg more than a decade ago. -
Amma couple claims insurer still owes benefits to cover flash flooding damages
CHARLESTON – An Amma couple has filed suit against an insurer over coverage for flooding that damaged their home. -
Defendants file answers in Waterfront Place Hotel unjust enrichment lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – The defendants in a lawsuit alleging unjust enrichment have filed answers denying allegations against them.