U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Fedeal lawsuit alleges companies owe $25 million in loans, other fees
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit has been filed against Hard Rock Exploration and other companies by the Huntington National Bank alleging the companies own approximately $25 million on loans, a credit card and others charges in fees. -
Lawsuit alleges kickback scheme in federally-funded laboratory projects
WHEELING – A lawsuit has been filed in federal court by U.S. officials alleging that 15 people and 12 companies participated in a kickback scheme while working on two federally-funded laboratory projects in West Virginia. -
Woman blames Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder for mother’s death
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Johnson & Johnson after she claims it was negligent and caused her mother’s wrongful death. -
West Union couple sues Antero Resources for negligence
CLARKSBURG – A West Union couple is suing Antero Resources Corporation after they claim the company was negligent and caused them damages. -
Woman sues UnitedHealth Group, Standard Insurance Company for denying benefits
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing UnitedHealth Group and Standard Insurance Company after she claims she is disabled and the insurance company terminated her benefits. -
Federal lawsuit over coal mine drainage settled
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit over coal mine drainage into streams has been settled between three environmental groups and Pocahontas Land Corporation. -
Judge denies WVU’s motion to dismiss Title IX suit
CLARKSBURG – District Judge Irene Keeley has denied West Virginia University’s motion to dismiss in a Title IX lawsuit. -
Flood restoration company sues Greenbrier for unpaid bills
BECKLEY – A flood restoration company is suing West Virginia Gov.-elect Jim Justice’s businesses for unpaid bills after cleanup crews restored parts of the Greenbrier following the floods in June. -
Charles Town Races says sand it bought was contaminated with rocks
MARTINSBURG – PNGI Charles Town Gaming LLC is suing York Building Products Co. Inc. after it claims the sand it purchased was contaminated with rocks. -
Affliction clothing lawsuit removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Affliction Holdings for breach of contract has been removed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. -
Man sues Precision Drilling Company for son’s death
WHEELING – A man is suing Precision Drilling Company after he claims it is responsible for the death of his son. -
U.S. labor secretary accuses Bluefield contractor of compensation violations
BLUEFIELD — The U.S. secretary of labor is suing a Bluefield contractor and a real estate company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime. -
Disabled veteran accuses conservation group of discrimination
BECKLEY — A disabled veteran from Putnam County is suing a conservation group, alleging disability discrimination, invasion of privacy and violation of the Family Medical Leave Act. -
Charleston attorney helping ADM fight poisonous horse feed suit
CHICAGO – Animal feed manufacturer Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is currently facing a lawsuit alleging it produced horse feed with an ingredient, monensin, that is poisonous to horses. -
Woman sues Portfolio Recovery Associates for consumer credit violations
WHEELING – A woman is suing Portfolio Recovery Associates after she claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. Kathryn Eakin became in arrears upon an alleged indebtedness to the defendant and the defendant began to engage in collection of the indebtedness through the use of telephone calls and written communications placed to Eakin, according to a complaint originally filed in Randolph Circuit Court and remove to federal court. -
Federal judge awards woman maximum amount under medical malpractice laws
BECKLEY – U.S District Judge Irene C. Berger has awarded a then 24-year-old woman the maximum amount permitted under West Virginia’s medical malpractice laws after she underwent a hysterectomy after the birth of her only child in 2013. -
Assistant manager accuses Home Depot of wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG — An Upshur County woman is suing Home Depot, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful discharge. -
Kentucky companies allege West Virginia businesses failed to fulfill contract
CHARLESTON — Two Kentucky mining companies are suing West Virginia businesses, alleging breach of contracts and unjust enrichment. -
Huntington woman sues Northwestern Mutual, company says she doesn’t qualify for benefits
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman is suing Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, claiming she is entitled to disability benefits. -
Mother, son sue Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services for retaliation
WHEELING – A mother and son are suing Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services Inc. after they claim it retaliated against them for reporting harassment.