U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Woman sues Selene Finance for illegal debt collection
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Selene Financing after she claims it illegally foreclosed on her home. -
Hotel owned by Manchin, others sued for loan default
CLARKSBURG – A hotel partly owned by Sen. Joe Manchin is being sued by U.S. Bank National Association for defaulting on a loan of more than $15 million. -
Drug wholesaler cites rehab clinics, pharmacies for possible fault for opioid crisis
HUNTINGTON – Cardinal Health has filed a notice regarding potential non-party fault in Huntington’s lawsuit against it and other drug wholesalers alleging they caused the opioid epidemic. -
Fall in Hampton Inn shower results in lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing Winchester Hospitality after he claims it was negligent and caused him injuries. -
Former city of Huntington employee seeks reinstatement to position, alleges discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man formerly employed by the city of Huntington alleges he was discriminated against and unlawfully terminated. -
Couple claims Amerihome Mortgage doesn't comply with industry standards
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Amerihome Mortgage Company after they claim it has failed to comply with industry standards. -
Justice companies agree to settle with flood cleanup contractor
BECKLEY – Three companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice have agreed to settle a lawsuit with BMS CAT for cleaning up and restoring The Greenbrier after last year’s flooding. -
Man sues Westfield Insurance Company for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Westfield Insurance Company after he claims it refused to pay a claim for underinsured motorist benefits. -
Woman sues Tom-Cat Savage Trucking for car accident
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Tom-Cat Savage Trucking for a car accident that caused her injuries. -
Two drug distribution lawsuits removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – Lawsuits filed by Chapmanville Mayor Raaimie Barker and the Mercer County Commission against the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and multiple drug distributors have been removed to federal court. -
Man claims Cabot Oil & Gas negligently maintained pipeline
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation after he claims it has negligently maintained a pipeline that runs along his property. -
Man sues U.S. Bank National Association, others for failing to abide by settlement agreement
BECKLEY – A man is suing U.S. Bank National Association after he claims it failed to abide by the terms of a settlement agreement reached last year. -
EEOC accuses CSX of company-wide sex discrimination
HUNTINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against CSX Transportation, alleging it violated federal law by implementing a physical abilities test that has had an impact on female workers seeking a range of jobs with the company. -
Jury awards $3 million to family of Wheeling Jesuit student
WHEELING – A jury awarded $3 million to the family of a Wheeling Jesuit University student who died following a street altercation. -
Woman seeks damages after hammock incident at K-Mart
WHEELING – A woman is suing Sears after she claims she was injured when she went to get in a hammock at K-Mart. -
ACLU-WV files amicus brief in Murray's John Oliver lawsuit
WHEELING – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia has filed an amicus brief in the lawsuit against John Oliver by coal baron Robert Murray. -
WVSU groundwater contamination lawsuit removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia State University Board of Governors’ lawsuit against Dow Chemical alleging groundwater contamination has been removed to federal court. -
Judge grants order to set aside entry of default in Paige-Hunter Properties lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A judge has granted a motion to set aside entry of default judgment in a lawsuit against PD Enterprises after a clerical error caused the court summons to be served to a defunct business. -
Two lawsuits filed against New Creek Wind for wind turbine noise
ELKINS – Two lawsuits have been filed against New Creek Wind after the plaintiffs claim its wind turbines are noisy. -
Man sues Hiteland Transportation for car accident
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Hiteland Transportation after he claims he was involved in a car accident with one of its employees.