U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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EQT asks judge to block litigation in light of previous settlement
WHEELING — EQT Production Co. wants a federal judge to grant a request to block an attempt by gas leaseholders from suing in state court for alleged royalty shortages. -
Partner Bob Massie Joins American Board of Trial Advocates
Partner Bob Massie Joins American Board of Trial Advocates. -
Transportation broker sues former contractor for breach of contract
ELKINS — Reckart Logistics is suing Xpress Transportation for breach of contract. -
Panel rules Morgantown man can be released on bond as he awaits trial for U.S. Capitol siege
WASHINGTON – A West Virginia man charged in the assault of a U.S. Capitol police officer during the January 6 insurrection can be released on bond while he awaits trial. -
Parties ask to be dismissed from transgender athletics case
CHARLESTON — After a federal judge recently granted a preliminary injunction determining that a transgender student could run cross country at school this fall, the new state law is still being challenged and the parties want to be dismissed -
Justice-owned companies owe nearly $300K in Raleigh County real estate taxes
BECKLEY – Businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family owe nearly $300,000 in real estate property taxes in Raleigh County. -
Bank files opposition to Justice proposal, calls move another delay tactic
BECKLEY – The Virginia-based bank being sued by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family and his businesses has filed an opposition in federal court to what it says is another stall tactic by the plaintiffs. -
Insurance company sues ambulance service over policy limits
BECKLEY — Markel Insurance Company is suing Jan-Care Ambulance Service over an insurance policy limit. -
IRS gets sliver of $8M tax lien against Justice's daughter following home sale
LEWISBURG – The $8 million federal tax lien against Gov. Jim Justice’s daughter has decreased by more than $130,000 after she and her husband sold their home last month. -
Company owned by Justice family owes almost $10 million on federal court judgment
BECKLEY – A company owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family owes almost $10 million related to a federal court judgment that was handed down almost two years ago. -
Woman sues Jefferson Capital Systems for consumer credit violations
BECKLEY — A woman is suing Jefferson Capital Systems alleging it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (CCPA). -
Final two distributors provide closing arguments as federal opioid trial wraps
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for Cardinal Health and McKesson presented closing arguments in hope of convincing U.S. District Judge David Faber the distribution companies should not be held liable for any part in the opioid epidemic. -
Ray-Ban, Oakley owner sues Chinese restaurant for selling counterfeit sunglasses
CLARKSBURG —Luxottica Group is suing Vin Phat Inc. for selling counterfeit sunglasses. -
Plaintiffs, one distributor make their case as closing arguments at federal opioid trial begin
CHARLESTON – After a two-week break, plaintiff attorney Paul Farrell Jr. left no stone unturned as he presented the closing argument at the landmark federal opioid trial. -
Federal judge blocks transgender youth sports legislation
CHARLESTON — A federal judge blocked a new state law that banned transgendered children from participating in school sports. -
Coal operator wins $32.7 million verdict in insurance denial case
CHARLESTON – A Kentucky-based coal operator has won what might be the largest insurance verdict in West Virginia history. -
Kentucky woman sues Huntington for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky woman is suing the city of Huntington alleging that she was injured when she fell in downtown Huntington. -
Bank files court documents going after Justice, wife for $58 million defaults
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia-based bank being sued by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has filed claims to more than $58 million from Justice and his wife because of personal guarantees they signed. -
Virginia-based bank calls Justice's lawsuit against it a 'delay tactic'
BECKLEY – One of the financial institutions being sued by Gov. Jim Justice, his family and his businesses says the lawsuit is nothing more than a stall tactic. -
Federal judge denies motion involving ARPA funds
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A federal court judge denied a motion brought by 13 states to stop the enforcement of the American Rescue Plan Act.