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Couple blames school board for fall at GW gym

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education because of an accident at the George Washington High School gymnasium. A suit filed by Christina and Thomas Carpenter states standing water on the gym floor … Read More »

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Man says DHHR failures led to sister’s death

CHARLESTON — A man has filed a suit against the state Department of Health and Human Resources and the Office of the Attorney General, stating the department is responsible in overseeing his child abuse case, leading to the death of … Read More »

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Woman says she was wrongly fired by Verizon

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman claims she was wrongfully terminated from her job at Verizon Services. Vickie Webb was fired April 10, 2006, for absenteeism after she had to leave suddenly. Webb claims she had been suffering from a … Read More »

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Former DHHR employee claims sexual harassment

CHARLESTON — A former West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources employee claims his employer let sexual harassment episodes occur continuously in the workplace. Michael Roller filed the complaint, which states a Kurtis Canterbury began to engage in sexual … Read More »

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Woman says insurance didn’t cover tree damage

CHARLESTON — A South Charleston woman is suing her insurance company after a tree fell on her house, and the insurance did not cover the damages. Stephanie Turner filed a suit against Lititz Mutual Insurance Company, Inc. and Call Adjusting … Read More »

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Dec. 14 Stephanie Turner v. Lititz Mutual Insurance Company and Call Adjusting Services, Inc. PA – Christina L. Smith; J – Bloom * Turner claims her insurance company did not properly and promptly pay for damages to her home caused … Read More »

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Man sues golf range after being attacked

CHARLESTON — A man who was assaulted while hitting golf balls blames the golf range. Andrew White filed a suit against Southridge Golf Range, Fairlawn Fairways and Andrew Call after “patrons and staff of Southridge Golf Range physically assaulted him.” … Read More »

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Landlord’s dog attacked girl, suit claims

CHARLESTON — A St. Albans girl and her mother say their landlord’s dog attacked the girl on the property they are renting. Brittany Keeten, and her mother Sarah Loudermilk are seeking damages from Robert Walker because his dog attacked Keeten … Read More »

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Xerox wants money from Charleston church

CHARLESTON — Xerox Corporation is demanding payment from a Charleston church because of violations on a lease agreement between the two. First Baptist Church, located at 432 Shrewsbury St. in Charleston, leased a DocuColor and Controller from Xerox in December … Read More »

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McGraw settles with advertising company

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CHARLESTON – State Attorney General is one of 34 attorneys general who recently agreed to a settlement with YP Corp., an Internet advertising company charged with deceptive practices.
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Woman sues towing company

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says her car rolled off the back of a tow truck and struck her in a recently filed lawsuit. Amber Anderson entered the suit Dec. 12 into Kanawha Circuit Court against T.L. Pierce, doing … Read More »

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House fell on man, suit says

CHARLESTON – A Clendenin man says that while he was performing the installation of a manufactured house, it fell on him and pushed him into the ground. Blaine Wilson is suing S&K Sets as a result of the alleged incident … Read More »

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Motley Rice teaming with W. Va. firms

CHARLESTON – One of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms is part of two asbestos lawsuits that were filed recently in Kanawha Circuit Court. Motley Rice has five offices in four states and lawyers licensed to practice in 25 states. … Read More »

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Dec. 12 Amber Anderson v. T.L. Pierce, dba Pierce Towing, et al. PA-Lonnie Simmons; J-King * Anderson says her car slid off a Pierce Towing tow truck and struck her. Case number: 06-C-2633 Dec. 13 Blaine Wilson and Tayrn Wilson … Read More »

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McGraw sues vacuum cleaner company

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McGraw

CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Darrell McGraw recently filed suit against IGIA Inc., alleging that the company overcharged consumers who were trying to purchase vacuum cleaners over the phone.
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