U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Exotic dancer sues club for labor violations
MARTINSBURG – An exotic dancer is suing Ranson Golden Horseshoe Inc. for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Man accuses company of wage payment violations
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Lightning Energy Services LLC for failing to pay his wages in full in a timely manner after terminating his employment. -
Man says teaching evolution is hurting his child
MARTINSBURG – A Harpers Ferry man is suing the Jefferson County Board of Education after he claims it is teaching evolution, which has caused harm to his child. -
Woman says company refused to let her return to work
CHARLESTON – A Wirt County woman is suing PWNR LLC after she claims it refused to let her return to work when she attempted to. -
Case of man trapped in crack sent to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit alleging a Clay County man was trapped in a crack in the earth for seven hours has been removed to federal court. -
Blankenship files for judges' disqualification in criminal case
CHARLESTON – Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's lawsuits have filed a petition seeking for a judge outside of the Southern District of West Virginia to preside over his criminal case. -
Poultry company sues Pilgrim's Pride for breach of contract
ELKINS – A poultry company is suing Pilgrim's Pride Corporation after it claims the company breached its contract. -
Kroger FMLA suit moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit alleging Kroger violated the Family and Medical Leave Act has been removed to federal court. -
Man sues City of Wheeling for family member's wrongful death
WHEELING - A man is suing the City of Wheeling for the wrongful death of his family member. -
Man says MetLife, Petco breached insurance contract
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County man is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance and Petco Animal Supplies after he claims the companies breached their contract with his partner. -
Man sues loan company for fraud, deception
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Ocwen Loan Servicing after he claims it violated West Virginia code during the course of servicing his mortgage loan. -
Boxing promoter accuses state officials of racketeering
CHARLESTON – A boxing promoter is accusing three West Virginia public officials of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. -
Man sues insurance company for wrongful denial of benefits
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the Prudential Insurance Company of America for wrongfully denying him long-term disability benefits. -
Woman sues after son dies at church camp
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing Singing Hills Association after she claims it was responsible for her son's death. -
Zales sexual harassment suits combined, moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A sexual harassment lawsuit against Zales Jewelers has been removed to federal court. -
Man sues mining company for wrongful termination
BLUEFIELD – A man is suing Raw Coal Mining Company after he claims he was wrongfully terminated from his employment. -
Mother accuses Logan school board of violating son's rights over NRA shirt
CHARLESTON – A mother is suing Logan County Board of Education after her son was forced to remove his t-shirt or face suspension. -
Three defendants file motion to dismiss in osteo school case
BECKLEY – Three of the defendants named in a lawsuit against West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine have filed a motion to dismiss themselves from the lawsuit. -
Walmart fall case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A Clarksburg woman and her husband are suing Wal-mart after they claim she was injured when she fell on the store's property. -
Former employee calls Southern States deceptive
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Southern States after she claims it was deceptive and caused her to be unemployed.