U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Ohio widow alleges destruction of her property
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio widow is suing different financial entities, alleging conspiracy, theft and conversion. -
Roofing companies allege Travelers breached insurance contract
CHARLESTON — Two roofing companies are suing an insurance carrier and administrator, alleging breach of an insurance contract. -
Injury case against Frito-Lay, Speedway moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Rolling Frito-Lay Sales and Speedway after he claims he was injured in the store. -
Installers allege heating/air conditioning company failed to pay overtime
CHARLESTON — Three installers have filed a class action lawsuit against a Parkersburg heating and air conditioning business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts. -
Lender alleges petrochemical company owes more than $250,000
HUNTINGTON — An electric company is suing a petrochemical business, alleging breach of a secured promissory note. -
Morgantown clerk asks federal court to deny motion to dismiss
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown City Clerk Linda Tucker is asking District Judge Irene M. Keeley to deny the city’s motion to dismiss in her lawsuit against it, the mayor and three city council members. -
AG coalition backs Trump's 1-in, 2-out rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was among those present in the Oval Office showing their support and appreciation when President Trump signed an executive order directing the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the grossly overbroad “navigable waters” rule, prepare to rescind it, and suspend litigation regarding it. -
Grandfather accuses state troopers of using unlawful force
BLUEFIELD — A McDowell County grandfather is suing West Virginia state troopers, alleging unlawful use of excessive force. -
School board seeks to dismiss first amended complaint in Bible in the Schools lawsuit
BLUEFIELD – The Mercer County Board of Education has filed a motion to dismiss the first amended complaint filed by Freedom From Religion Foundation in a lawsuit attempting to remove the Bible in the Schools program from the county. -
Woman claims former Jackson Hewitt employee illegally filed tax return
WHEELING – An Ohio County woman is suing Jackson Hewitt after she claims a former employee forged her signature and filed her 2014 tax return. -
Couple sues CONSOL Energy, CNX Land for property damage
WHEELING – A couple is suing CONSOL Energy and CNX Land after they claim the companies caused property damage. -
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company accuses Frontier of trespassing
WHEELING – Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company is suing Frontier West Virginia after it claims the company continues to trespass onto its property. -
Federal court documents provide details of water crisis settlement
CHARLESTON – A $151 million settlement would provide an estimated $525 to each household affected by the 2014 chemical spill that contaminated the water supply for residents in nine counties. -
Kostenko trial begins in Beckley federal court
BECKLEY – The trial of former Dr. Michael Kostenko began Monday in Beckley federal court with his testimony. -
African-American employee accuses Dish Network of discrimination
BLUEFIELD — An African-American woman is suing a Dish Network, alleging race and sex discrimination. -
Same-sex couple sues Gilmer County, others for behavior
CLARKSBURG – A same-sex couple is suing Gilmer County after they claim they were treated differently when they applied for a marriage license. -
Judge rules on six motions week before Kostenko trial
BECKLEY - U.S. District Judge Irene C. Berger has ruled on six motions less than a week before the criminal trial for Michael Kostenko is set to begin. -
Morrisey, other AGs defend Trump order easing overregulation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Wisconsin Attorney General Brad D. Schimel are leading a 14-state coalition asking a federal court to uphold an executive order aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on state governments and citizens. -
Drug wholesalers seek dismissal of federal lawsuits
CHARLESTON – The drug wholesalers named in multiple lawsuits across the state alleging they are responsible for the substance abuse epidemic in West Virginia have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuits. -
Gun owner accuses deputy sheriff of uneccessary force
CHARLESTON — A Cabell County gun owner is suing a deputy sheriff, alleging unlawful use of unreasonable and excessive force.