U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Father accuses sheriff's deputy of violating law
CHARLESTON — A Franklin County man is suing a Raleigh County sheriff's deputy, alleging deprivation of liberty without due process. -
Marshall Co. man says employer, plan administrators unlawfully terminated benefits
WHEELING — A Marshall County resident is suing his former employer and plan administrators, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts. -
Federal judge rules Wilmington Trust owes nearly $30 million
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal judge has ruled that Wilmington Trust owes Employee Stock Ownership Plan participants nearly $30 million as a result of a stock-purchase that violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. -
Two women sue Huntington, police officer for alleged sexual assault
HUNTINGTON – Two women are suing the city of Huntington and a police officer they claim sexually assaulted them. -
Mercer Board of Education asks federal judge to dismiss Bible class lawsuit
BLUEFIELD – The Mercer County Board of Education has filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation attempting to end its Bible in the Schools program. -
Couple accuses Capital One of consumer credit violations
HUNTINGTON – A couple is suing Capital One Bank after they claim it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Richard Davis and Deborah Davis became in arrears upon the alleged indebtedness to the defendant upon their account with Capital One Bank and the defendant began to engage in collection of the indebtedness, according to a complaint filed Feb. 16, 2016, in Cabell Circuit Court and amended on Dec. 29. -
Borrowers accuse loan servicer of RESPA violations
CHARLESTON — A Mason County couple is suing Nationwide Mortgage, alleging RESPA violations. -
Man accuses Standard Insurance of wrongful denial of benefits
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Standard Insurance Company after he claims it wrongfully denied him short-term and long-term disability benefits. -
Woman says she was injured by ruptured breast implant
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Allergan Inc. after she claims one of her breast implants ruptured and caused her injuries. -
Man accuses Citimortgage of predatory lending practices
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Citimortgage after he claims its actions constituted predatory lending practices. -
Couple sues Skana Aluminum Company for work injuries
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing Skana Aluminum Company for injuries sustained while on the job. -
Patient blames U.S. government for eye damage
CHARLESTON — A Logan County man is suing the U.S. government, alleging the defendant's negligence led to eye damage for the plaintiff. -
Fazoli's employee alleges restaurant, insurer failed to pay proper benefits
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky woman is suing a restaurant group and claims administrators, alleging violation of workers compensation acts. -
Couple blames Horn’s Express for car wreck
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Horn’s Express after they claim one of its employees was responsible for a car wreck that caused them injuries and damages. -
Wayne Co. school board member files second suit over robocalls
CHARLESTON – A member of the Wayne County Board of Education has filed a second lawsuit against the school board and an employee. -
Cabell, Kanawha commissions file lawsuits against drug distributors
CHARLESTON – The Cabell and Kanawha County Commissions have filed lawsuits against four drug distributors and five pharmacies they claim contributed to the state’s prescription drug epidemic. -
Disabled employee alleges Hartford Life breached fiduciary duties
CHARLESTON — A disabled employee is suing Hartford Insurance, alleging breach of fiduciary duties. -
Mo. company sues Contemporary Galleries for failure to pay
CHARLESTON – A Missouri company is suing Contemporary Galleries of West Virginia after it claims it failed to pay for goods it purchased. -
Nursing assistant alleges youth assistance facility violated rights
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman is suing a Huntington youth assistance facility, alleging deliberate intent to not inform her of her rights. -
Drug companies want Huntington's lawsuit moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON – The drug distributors alleged to have caused the opioid epidemic in West Virginia are asking for the Huntington lawsuit against them to be removed to federal court.