U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Woman sues Wal-mart for slip and fall
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Wal-mart Stores after she claims she slipped and fell on the floor in one of its stores. -
Woman sues Wal-mart for injuries from fall
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Wal-mart Stores after she claims she was injured when she slipped in a puddle of water and fell. -
Pennsylvania man sues Frontier Communications for causing distress
BLUEFIELD – A Pennsylvania man is suing Frontier Communications of West Virginia after he claims it wrongfully made a delinquency report to credit agencies, which caused him distress. -
Murray Energy coal companies accuse The New York Times of defamation
WHEELING – A group of Murray Energy coal companies has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times claiming the newspaper published defamatory statements that damaged the businesses’ reputation. -
Employee alleges call center company failed to provide medical leave
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman is suing a call center company, alleging disability discrimination. -
Environmental activists accuse coal company of harming environment
CHARLESTON — Environmental organizations are suing a coal company, alleging the continuous discharge of pollutants into the water is causing harmful effects to humans, animals and aquatic life. -
Federal judge says Fola Coal violated state, federal water quality protections
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has ruled that Fola Coal Company violated state and federal water quality protections when it dumped mine waste into valley fills located in tributaries to Leatherwood Creek in Nicholas and Clay Counties. -
Aircraft engine price gouging lawsuit removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Continental Motors alleging price gouging has been removed to federal court. -
Three pipeline inspectors allege employer failed to pay overtime
CLARKSBURG — Three pipeline inspectors are suing a Houston energy company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay overtime. -
Two lawsuits filed over failure to repair culvert to Crossings Mall
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing & Finance Inc. after the plaintiffs claim it and others failed to repair the culvert to the Crossings Mall shopping center. -
Woman sues Oldcastle Materials for discrimination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Oldcastle Materials after she claims it discriminated against her. -
Virginia man sues Landing Transport for vehicle accident
MARTINSBURG – A Harrisonburg, Va., man is suing Landing Transport after he claims it is responsible for a vehicle accident that caused him injuries and damages. -
Insurance company sues family of slaying victim
CHARLESTON – Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company is suing the estate of Sandra Kay Nichols after it claims questions of coverage exist. -
Lone Star Western Beef responds to whistleblower lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – Lone Star Western Beef Inc. has responded to a lawsuit against it by the Department of Labor that alleges an employee was fired for calling 911 to help a co-worker who was injured in an accident at the plant. -
Former professor accuses Marshall University of racial discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A former Marshall University professor is suing the university after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race. -
Man sues Huntington Health & Rehab for negligence of nursing staff
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Huntington Health & Rehab after he claims its nursing staff was negligent and caused him injuries. -
Man sues International Coal Group for wrongful termination
BECKLEY – A man is suing International Coal Group after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated. -
Property owners accuse exploration company of contract breach
WHEELING — Marshall County property owners are suing an energy exploration company, alleging breach of contract, trespass and private nuisance. -
Couple accuses college officials of hostile work environment
BLUEFIELD — A Mercer County husband and wife are suing a state college and school officials, alleging a hostile work environment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and retaliation. -
Florida woman says she was injured in shuttle accident at The Greenbrier
BECKLEY – A Florida woman says she was injured during an accident on shuttle at The Greenbrier Resort.