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Woman blames Embassy Suites elevator for broken foot
CHARLESTON – A woman says her foot was crushed by a faulty elevator door at the Embassy Suites in Charleston.
Morrisey wants to know why DEA database is no longer public
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has asked the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the DEA administrator why the agencies now limit access to the Controlled Substances Act Registration Information Database.
Man accuses The Genesis Dunbar Center of Medical Negligence leading to Health Deterioration
A man has filed a lawsuit against The Genesis Dunbar Center, alleging medical negligence that led to health deterioration. The case highlights serious allegations of improper care and treatment at the defendant's facility.
Kara DeRito accuses John Doe and insurance companies of negligent misconduct
In a legal battle over a hit-and-run accident resulting in severe injuries and property damage, Kara DeRito takes on an unknown driver and two insurance companies. The lawsuit seeks damages for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, physical pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life and property damage.
Woman says Dunbar police officer sexually harassed, assaulted her
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar police officer allegedly sexually harassed and assaulted a Kanawha County woman while on duty.
Mylan sued for patent infringement
CLARKSBURG — Bausch Health Ireland and Salix Pharmaceuticals have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals for its generic plecanatide oral tablets.
Secretary of Labor accuses Ben’s Creek Operations WV LLC of Fair Labor Standards Act Violations
In a recent lawsuit filed in West Virginia, Julie A. Su, Secretary of Labor, alleges that Ben’s Creek Operations WV LLC violated provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The case seeks back wage compensation and liquidated damages from the defendant.
Inmate Sues West Virginia Division of Corrections for Alleged Negligence
In a recent lawsuit, Trayvon Strange alleges negligence by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and several officers. The case brings to light serious concerns about inmate treatment and safety protocols within correctional facilities.
Bodyworks Holding LLC Accuses Auto Correct LLC and Mako Collision and Paint LLC of Breach of Lease Agreement
In a recent lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, Bodyworks Holding LLC accuses Josh Chaney and two West Virginia corporations - Auto Correct LLC and Mako Collision and Paint LLC - of failing to fulfill their lease agreement obligations by not paying property taxes for three consecutive years. The plaintiff seeks damages amounting to $30,515.41 which they had to pay to cover the unpaid real estate taxes.
Man says he was bitten by dog while on the job
WINFIELD – A St. Albans man says he was attacked by a dog while working at a Putnam County business.
Man sues National Crime Information Center for violation of Privacy Act of 1974
Despite statutory requirements, he alleges that the defendants failed to respond or correct inaccuracies in his records.
Land leaser sues EQT TGHL Exploration misleading royalty payments
It is the plaintiffs belief that the defendants used misleading royalty statements to obscure the true price paid for the oil and gas extracted from their lands and covertly deducted their costs in the royalty calculations.
Woman sues after neighbor's dogs killed her two cats four months apart
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman has sued a neighbor after his dogs killed her two cats.
Family estate sues United States of America for negligent healthcare services leading to death
The complaint alleges that negligent healthcare services provided by the defendant resulted in Christina Barnett's death.
Woman says employer fired her after she used FMLA
HUNTINGTON – A woman says she was fired after she took leave from working using the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Man sues various West Virginia law enforcement for assaulting him during arrest
he plaintiff alleges that during his arrest, he was subjected to excessive and wrongful force by the defendants resulting in physical injuries.
Former Barboursville police officer says he was wrongfully terminated
A former police officer from Barboursville, Bradwick G. Simmons, has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Barboursville, alleging wrongful termination. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Man sues Exxon Mobil for race, age discrimination and illegal harassment
Christopher Richards is seeking judgment against the defendants for their alleged violations of federal statutes including race discrimination under Title VII and 42 U.S.C. 1981, age discrimination under the ADEA, and illegal harassment.
Morrisey joins letter questioning new federal standards on refrigerators, freezers
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a coalition of 18 AGs in a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy raising concerns over the agency’s proposed new rule involving refrigerators and freezers.
Kristi Lanier sues Sheriff Jeff Barlow for deprivation of rights under the Fourteenth Amendment
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Kristi Lanier has filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Jeff Barlow, Corporal B.A. Shinaberry, Deputy Kendal Ober, and Walt Helmick, President of The County Commission of Pocahontas County, West Virginia.