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Developer facing 20 years for bankruptcy fraud also has 4th Circuit hearing next week on Yeager Airport case
CHARLESTON – A Charleston business developer is facing up to 20 years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud.
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Dutch man says he was injured ziplining
BECKLEY – A Dutch man says he was injured while ziplining on a tour operated by a company based in Greenbrier County.
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Woman accuses Berkeley County deputy of false arrest, battery
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman says she was falsely arrested and assaulted.
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4th Circuit says W.Va., N.C. refusal to pay for transgender surgeries is discriminatory
RICHMOND, Virginia – A federal appeals court has ruled West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover some health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory.
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Always Dreaming sues Mach 1 Energy Construction for breach of contract
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, a civil action lawsuit (Case No. 1:24-cv-00038) was filed on April 15, 2024, by Always Dreaming, LLC against Mach 1 Energy Construction, Inc., Specialty Pressuring Services, LLC, and individuals John Boyd and Christen Boyd.
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Robert Hanley sues Otha Ray Adkins for negligence resulting in severe injury and damage
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Robert Hanley has filed a civil action lawsuit against Otha Ray Adkins.
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Summer Mctheny sues Trans Union LLC for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Summer Mctheny against Trans Union LLC.
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Terrance D. Petty sues Howard S. Hamrick for causing a severe road accident
Terrance D. Petty, Jr. has filed a lawsuit against Howard S. Hamrick and Walnut Ridge Trucking, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Beckley Division (Case 5:24-cv-00174), on April 4, 2024.
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Sherrie O'Brien sues JPMorgan Chase Bank for violations of West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and West Virginia Computer Crimes and Abuse Act
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Sherrie O'Brien has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
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J.R sues Chad Shafer for violation of constitutional rights and sexual assault
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by J.R. against Chad Shafer under Civil Action No: 2:24-cv-00159 on March 28, 2024.
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Brian Hodge sues Synergy Inspections for abrupt termination without proper notice
Brian Hodge, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against Synergy Inspections, LLC and FIRMSO, LLC in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
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Leslie Telek sues Weirton Medical Center for data breach
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Leslie Telek, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, has filed a class action lawsuit against Weirton Medical Center, Inc.
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Devon Ray Stanton sues Dep. Cory S. Welcome for excessive use of force
Devon Ray Stanton has filed a lawsuit against Dep. Cory S. Welcome, Dep. Harper, and the Berkeley County Commission in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (Case 3:24-cv-00043-GMG).
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Bausch Health Ireland Limited sues Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. for patent infringement
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Bausch Health Ireland Limited and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have filed a lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Wesley Hanson sues Senior Trooper D.M. Goodman for violation of constitutional rights
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, plaintiff Wesley Hanson has filed a lawsuit against Senior Trooper D.M. Goodman, with the court case ID 1:24-cv-00031-TSK on March 28, 2024.
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Jason Marcum sues Marshall County Coal Resources for improper training and assignment
Jason Marcum and Casandra Marcum have filed a lawsuit against Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc. (MCC), a Delaware Corporation, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
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Federal judge grants motion to transfer venue in Carter Bank case
BECKLEY — A federal judge has granted a motion to transfer venue in a case involving Carter Bank and the Greenbrier.
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Dallas Nibert sues B&D Dental Equipment Liquidations Inc. for breach of contract and unjust enrichment
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiffs Dallas Nibert, Nika Hettlinger, and Crews & Nibert, D.D.S., Inc. against defendants B&D Dental Equipment Liquidations Inc. and Jeffrey W. Brown.
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Shawnda Toler sues Truist Bank for disability discrimination
In the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Shawnda Toler has filed a lawsuit against Truist Bank.
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Hardy Storage Company sues Christopher and Tricia Van Orden for acquiring easements for natural gas storage
Hardy Storage Company, LLC has filed a lawsuit against multiple property owners in Hardy and Hampshire Counties, West Virginia.