U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Man sues Suddenlink for unlawfully charging customers to receive paper bills
ELKINS — A man is suing Suddenlink claiming the company charged certain subscribers $12 per year to receive a paper bill. -
Retirees sue CONSOL Energy for retirement law violations
CHARLESTON — Three men are suing CONSOL Energy alleging it violated federal retirement laws. -
Man says five Huntington police officers assaulted him, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man who was struggling with opioid addiction claims five city police officers maliciously assaulted and battered him, breaking his neck and leaving him paralyzed for life. -
Federal judge partially grants summary judgment in favor of historian in Woody Williams book case
HUNTINGTON — U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston has partially granted the motion for summary judgment by a historian in a case filed by Hershell "Woody" Williams. -
Former employees sue MarkWest for failing to properly pay them
HUNTINGTON — Two former inspectors are suing MarkWest Energy Partners alleging the defendant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay them overtime. -
W.Va. joins six states in suit requiring COVID vaccine for federal contractors
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined six other states in filing a complaint against President Joe Biden and many federal agencies within the Administration in response to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement placed on federal contractors. -
Fayette County Commission sues Insurance Company of North America for contamination
FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayette County Commission is suing the Insurance Company of North America alleging contamination. -
Man sues Police and Sheriff Support Alliance for TCPA violation
WHEELING — A man is suing the Police and Sheriff Support Alliance alleging it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act when it called him when he was on the National Do Not Call Registry. -
MEC seeks $150,000 from former member Urbana University
CLARKSBURG – A West Virginia-based NCAA athletic conference says a former member school from Ohio owes $150,000 in member dues. -
Man sues Bluefield State College for termination, denial of benefits
BLUEFIELD — A man is suing Bluefield State College alleging the college terminated him and denied his disability claims. -
Author again asks for summary judgment in Woody Williams case
HUNTINGTON — The defendant in a case filed by Hershel "Woody" Williams two years ago asked again for the court to grant summary judgment. -
McGinley's estate files wrongful death lawsuit against AEP, others following fatal crash
CHARLESTON – The estate of prominent Charleston attorney Sean McGinley has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEP and an auto auction company following his June death in a traffic accident on Interstate 79. -
Former Marshall cheerleader sues Huntington, officer for excessive force; defendants want case dismissed
HUNTINGTON — In a lawsuit filed by a Marshall University student against the City of Huntington over alleged excessive force by an officer, the city alleges that it and the officer have qualified immunity and want the lawsuit dismissed. -
Backstage worker says ice skater portraying 'Moana' character Maui hit him with a boat
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a skater portraying Maui from the animated film “Moana” hit him with a boat during a 2020 Disney on Ice performance. -
States join in support in federal lawsuit calling Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act unconstitutional
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Several states have joined in an amicus brief asking the federal court to hold the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 as unconstitutional. -
Couple sues after concrete saw hits woman at warehouse
CLARKSBURG — A couple is suing Kaufman Realty & Auctions of West Virginia LLC alleging injuries while on its property. -
Historian seeks summary judgment in Woody Williams case
HUNTINGTON — Historian and author Bryan Mark Rigg is asking for a federal judge to grant summary judgment in his favor in a case involving his most recent book. -
Former teacher says Putnam, Kanawha officials conspired to prosecute her
HUNTINGTON – A former Hurricane High School teacher says a host of Putnam and Kanawha county officials conspired to prosecute her on what she calls baseless criminal charges. -
Enforcement actions needed to reduce fentanyl overdoses
It will take a collaborative, concerted effort to combat fentanyl trafficking and reduce senseless death to help our nation and West Virginia reach their full potential. -
Courtland files another lawsuit against Union Carbide for pollution into Kanawha River
CHARLESTON — The Courtland Company has filed another lawsuit against Union Carbide Corporation seeking for it to cease and desist from allowing pollutants to leach into navigable waters.