U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Homeowner accuses mortgage servicing business of unfair practices
CHARLESTON — A Cabell County homeowner is suing a mortgage servicing company, alleging unfair or unconscionable collection practices. -
Disabled employee alleges insurer failed to pay benefits
HUNTINGTON — A disabled employee is suing a benefits plan administrator, alleging violation of workers compensation acts. -
Company linked to 2014 water crisis sues Lincoln Co. over ordinance
CHARLESTON – Eastman Chemical Company has filed a lawsuit against the Lincoln County Commission for passing an illegal ordinance it claims is an attempt to recover money from the company three years after the chemical contaminated the water supply in West Virginia. -
Faith-based organization alleges vertical farm operator breached contract
CHARLESTON — A faith-based organization is suing a vertical farms operator, alleging breach of contract and conversion. -
Former doctor faces 20 counts of distribution in upcoming trial
BECKLEY – Former Raleigh County doctor Michael Kostenko is facing 20 counts of distribution of oxycodone in his upcoming trial in federal court. -
Federal court judge grants partial summary judgment in Volvo lawsuit
ROANOKE, Va. – A federal court has granted Volvo Trucks North America’s motion for partial summary judgment in a lawsuit over the disputed sale of truck dealerships in Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. -
Racketeering class action suit filed against Mylan for EpiPen prices
CHARLESTON – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mylan alleging the company violated consumer protection laws and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act by upping the price of the epinephrine auto-injector. -
Injured ATV driver sues U.S. Postal Service over collision
A motorist is suing the U.S. Postal Service over injuries she sustained in a collision with a truck driven by a USPS employee. -
Sandblasting firm accused of failing to pay overtime
The acting secretary of labor has filed a complaint against Superior Steam Cleaning and Sandblasting and company owner Douglas Humphrey, citing alleged violation of federal workers compensation law. -
Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by 1968 mine explosion relatives
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the relatives of 78 miners who were killed in a 1968 mine explosion near Farmington, W.Va. -
Couple sues Arch Coal, Coal-Mac for work-related injuries
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Arch Coal and Coal-Mac after they claim the companies are responsible for work-related injuries. -
Woman sues National Casualty Company for declining coverage
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing National Casualty Company after she claims it wrongfully declined coverage after she was in a car accident. -
Couple accuses BB&T of illegal debt collection
BECKLEY – A couple is suing Branch Banking & Trust after they claim it illegally attempted to collect an alleged debt. -
Man accuses Huntington, police officers of unlawful arrest
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing the city of Huntington after he claims he was unlawfully arrested and a knife he owned was not returned. -
Man says Peacemaker Properties lawsuit in state court violates his civil rights
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing Peacemaker Properties and others after he claims a lawsuit against the gun range owner in Berkeley Circuit Court violates his civil rights. -
Former Martinsburg police officer sues city, alleges retaliation
MARTINSBURG — A former police officer is suing the City of Martinsburg and its police chief, citing alleged discrimination and retaliation after the officer sought overtime pay for his canine handling work. -
Consumer sues Indiana debt collector
A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Phoenix Financial Services LLC, an Indiana debt collector, alleging unconscionable collection practices. -
Three more counties file suits against drug distributors
CHARLESTON – Three more lawsuits have been filed against the drug distributors for flooding West Virginia with opioid painkillers and causing the drug epidemic in the state. -
Health workers sue CAMC, claiming unpaid wages
Health workers are suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc., alleging violations of workers compensation acts that resulted in unpaid wages. -
Former disability attorney pleads guilty
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A former Social Security benefits attorney has plead guilty to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government of nearly $600 million.