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Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Kanawha County Clerk wants property lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Clerk Vera McCormick is seeking to have a lawsuit dismissed that alleges deprivation of property. McCormick filed her motion to dismiss July 5, claiming that she was not properly served court documents and summons. -
Federal judge shoots down water crisis settlement proposal
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has nixed a proposed class action settlement regarding the 2014 Elk River chemical spill. U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver Jr. on July 6 issued an order denying the proposal. He denied it without prejudice, meaning the parties can refile a revised agreement. -
Murray files gag order in John Oliver defamation lawsuit
WHEELING – Robert Murray has asked for a temporary restraining order to stop comedian and political commentator John Oliver from talking about the lawsuit and to stop HBO from rebroadcasting the June 18 episode. -
Four drug distributor lawsuits removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – Four lawsuits against drug distributors for allegedly contributing to the opiate epidemic have been removed to federal court. The lawsuits were filed by Mayor Charles Sparks, on behalf of the town of Kermit; Mayor Vivian Livinggood, on behalf of the town of Gilbert; Mayor Reba Honaker, on behalf of the city of Welch; and the Lincoln County Commission. -
Wayne school board dropped as defendant from Hurley's robocall case
HUNTINGTON – An amended complaint has been filed in a lawsuit against Wayne County Board of Education’s curriculum specialist alleging he violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act when thousands of Wayne County residents received a recorded telephone message prior to the primary election she went on to win in 2016. -
New Martinsville accuses Liberty Mutual of contract breach
WHEELING — A West Virginia city is suing Liberty Mutual, alleging breach of an insurance contract. -
Paige-Hunter Properties Inc., PD Enterprises Inc. allegedly deprived elderly couple of their home
An elderly couple has filed a class-action lawsuit against Paige-Hunter Properties Inc., Hobert Eugene Aliff Jr., PD Enterprises Inc. and Vera J. McCormick for alleged deprivation of property without due process. -
U.S. EEOC accuses Big Lots of discriminating against deaf employee
A government agency is suing Big Lots Stores Inc. for alleged violations of civil rights, federal law and human rights. -
Supreme Court grants extension for DOJ to respond to Blankenship appeal request
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has been given an extra month to respond to former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship’s request to have the U.S. Supreme Court hear an appeal of his conviction. -
BB&T allegedly breached loss-of-life payment plan agreement
Two West Virginia residents are suing Branch Banking and Trust Company for alleged breach of contract and breach of duty in a mortgage loan dispute. -
Couple blames Marshall County Coal Company for property damages
WHEELING – A couple is suing the Marshall County Coal Company after they claim it and another coal company caused them property damages. -
Daughters sue Life Insurance Company of North America for not properly paying insurance benefits
MARTINSBURG – Two daughters are suing Life Insurance Company of North America for not paying out their father’s insurance benefits to them. -
Florida man alleges state, county commissions improperly sold his personal property
A Florida man is suing the State of West Virginia, three county commissions, Trio Petroleum Co. Inc., Waco Oil & Gas Inc., American Energy Marcellus Minerals LLC and Michael Ross for alleged breach of contract and violation of federal law. -
Couple sues Equifax for failure to reinvestigate credit errors
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Equifax Information Services after they claim the credit bureau failed to reinvestigate credit reporting errors that caused them damages. -
Individuals file class-action suit against Antero Resources Corporation for alleged breach of contract
Three individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Antero Resources Corporation, a Colorado corporation, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Couple sues Wal-mart after woman slips on water
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Wal-mart after they claim it is responsible for injuries sustained on the premises of one of its stores. Tommy Comer, a manager at Wal-mart Store #1477, was also named as a defendant in the suit. -
Woman sues Sherwin-Williams for work injuries
BECKLEY – A woman is suing the Sherwin-Williams Company after she claims she was injured while working. An unknown, unnamed woman who has a business relationship with Sherwin-Williams, was also named as a defendant in the suit. -
Berry Energy sues Antero, Chesapeake for nearly $300,000
CLARKSBURG – Berry Energy Inc. is suing Antero Resources Corporation after it claims Antero improperly withheld nearly $300,000. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC was also named as a defendant in the suit. -
Woman sues Safety-Kleen Systems for car accident
WHEELING – A woman is suing Safety-Kleen Systems after she claims it was responsible for a car accident that caused her injuries and damages. -
Cardinal Health files motion for summary judgment in opioid lawsuits
CHARLESTON – Cardinal Health has filed a motion for summary judgment or partial summary judgment as to all claims.