U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Infant death suit heads to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against a physician alleging it was responsible for an infant's death has been removed to federal court. -
Couple accuses company of illegal loan fees
HUNTINGTON – A couple is suing Santander Consumer USA Inc. for allegedly tacking on illegal fees to their loan. -
Wayne County News discrimination suit moved to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against Wayne County News for discrimination has been removed to federal court. -
Weatherford termination case moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Weatherford U.S. LP after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated. -
DOJ sues Manor Care, alleges it provided medically unnecessary services
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The federal government is suing skilled nursing chain HCR Manor Care, alleging that the health care provider “knowingly and routinely” submitted false claims for services that were not medically reasonable and necessary. -
Environmental groups sue Patriot Coal for pollution
HUNTINGTON – Three environmental groups are suing Hobet Mining, which is owned by Patriot Coal, after they claim it is polluting the Mud River watershed. -
Lawsuit against Walgreens for retaliation removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Walgreens for alleged retaliation has been removed to federal court. -
WVSC: State has 'no real interest' in trying non-residents Zoloft claims
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an ruling in an appeal regarding Zoloft litigation from 2012. -
Former employee sues McDonald's for unlawful retaliation
ELKINS – A former employee is suing McDonald's Corporation after he claims he was unlawfully retaliated against. -
Attorney accuses Go-Mart of violating ADA
CHARLESTON – An attorney is suing Go-Mart after he claims it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and caused him injuries. -
Former employee says Keystone Clearwater Solutions discriminated against him
WHEELING – A former employee is suing Keystone Clearwater Solutions LLC after he claims he was discriminated against based on his race and was wrongfully terminated from his employment. -
Man sues State Farm for breach of good faith
WHEELING – A man is using State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company for breaching its implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. -
Mother, son say Rinehart Tower Service responsible for car accident
BECKLEY – A mother and son are suing Rinehart Tower Service Inc. for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. -
Federal jury awards $3 million to Poca couple from Ford
HUNTINGTON – A federal jury has awarded a Poca man and his wife $3 million in a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company when the couple alleged their vehicle's gas pedal got stuck and caused the vehicle to crash. -
Justice, other companies sue Xcoal Energy for breach
WILMINGTON, Del. – Multiple companies, including some owned by Greenbrier resort owner Jim Justice, are suing Xcoal Energy & Resources after they claim it breached its contract with them. -
Pipeline sues property owners for access
BECKLEY – Mountain Valley Pipeline is suing 100 property owners for refusing property access to survey land for a proposed natural gas pipeline. -
Morrisey announces $393K judgement against synthetic drug maker
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says a permanent injunction has been entered against the owner of a Georgia-based business that sold illegal synthetic drugs in West Virginia. -
Man accuses drug testing center of negligence
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Drug Testing Centers of America LLC after he claims his hair follicle sample was contaminated due to the company’s negligence, -
Equipment company says firm breached contract
CHARLESTON – Montgomery Equipment Company Inc. is suing PBS Coals Inc. after it claims it breached its contract and failed to pay more than $150,000. -
Mardi Gras Casino sued for patent infringement
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit has been filed against Mardi Gras Casino & Resort for alleged patent infringement.