U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Pack line worker accuses former employer of discrimination
WHEELING — A Marshall County man is suing his former employer, alleging discrimination and wrongful or constructive eviction. -
Father blames animal shelter operators for bulldog attack
HUNTINGTON — A Virginia man is suing Long Island animal shelter operators, alleging their negligence led to his son being attacked by a bulldog. -
Secretary of labor accuses Elkins business of worker violations
ELKINS — The U.S. secretary of labor is suing an Elkins business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay the minimum wage. -
ACLU-WV sues Cabell clerk for refusing online voter registration
HUNTINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is suing Cabell County Clerk Karen Cole for refusing to recognize and permit online voter registration within the county. -
Consumer alleges debt collectors broke law
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County man is suing debt collectors, alleging deceptive collection practices. -
Judge says EPA’s actions caused harm, orders agency to study impact on coal jobs
WHEELING – A federal judge ruled Oct 17 that the Environmental Protection Agency must comply with a federal code requiring the agency to evaluate the impact of its air pollution regulation on the coal industry’s workforce. -
Energy company claims Antero sold oil, gas from its estates without permission
CLARKSBURG — An energy company has filed suit against two exploration companies for alleged tortuous interference with rights. -
Man sues Perma-Pipe Inc. for defective steam pipe system
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man is suing Perma-Pipe Inc. after he claims its defective steam pipe system at West Virginia State University caused him injuries. -
Attorney sues Go-Mart for ADA violations
HUNTINGTON – West Virginia Attorney Duane J. Ruggier II is suing Go-Mart Inc. after he claims it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act. -
Man sues Thornhill Automotive for ADA violations
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Thornhill Automotive Inc. after he claims it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act. -
Woman sues Maryland Health Care System for damages
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Maryland Health Care System after she claims it said she owed money that she did not. -
Couple sues New River Community & Technical College for professor’s harassment
BECKLEY – A couple is suing New River Community & Technical College after they claim a professor sent inappropriate pictures and text messages. -
Employee alleges convenience store operators failed to pay overtime
BECKLEY — A Monroe County woman is suing a Greenbrier County convenience store, alleging failure to pay proper overtime wages. -
Disabled employee accuses communications business of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A disabled Kanawha County man is suing a communications provider, alleging he was discriminated against because of a disability. -
Customer blames Target for fall at store
CLARKSBURG — A Marion County woman is suing Target, alleging the defendant's negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff. -
Restaurant operators accuse insurance company of failing to provide coverage
CLARKSBURG — Clarksburg restaurant operators are suing an insurer and a Marshall County man, alleging failure to provide insurance coverage. -
Canadian couple blames hotel operator for wife's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Canadian couple is suing Comfort Suites, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the wife. -
Judge rules local workers cannot continue case against water company for lost wages
CHARLESTON – District Judge John T. Copenhaver has ruled that local workers who lost only their wages during the January 2014 chemical spill and the water crisis that followed won’t be able to continue their lawsuits against West Virginia American Water. -
District judge rules Medicaid lawsuit can proceed as class action
CHARLESTON – District Judge Thomas E. Johnston has ruled that a lawsuit involving the Medicaid Title XIX Intellectual/Developmental Disability Waiver program can proceed as a class action lawsuit. -
Maryland couple accuses modular home manufacturer of shoddy work
MARTINSBURG — A Maryland husband and wife are suing a Pennsylvania modular home manufacturer, alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty in failing to remedy construction deficiencies.