Kanawha County Category Archives: Kanawha County

CHARLESTON – A Beckley man has filed a suit against Hooters, after he was injured when his chair broke during his meal. Dustin Stewart filed the suit April 1 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Hooters of Kanawha City. According to … Read More »

CHARLESTON – A local miner has filed a suit against the coal company where he was employed after he suffered a brain injury while working. Mark R. Young filed the suit April 2 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Alex Energy … Read More »

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Special Metals is located in Huntington. It formerly was known as Huntington Alloys and INCO.

CHARLESTON – A Huntington man has filed an asbestos suit against 80 companies, claiming he came down with a deadly lung disease after being exposed to asbestos for 35 years.
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CHARLESTON – A West Virginia man has filed a suit against his former employer, claiming he contracted silicosis after years of working as a rock drill operator. Dewey White filed the suit March 28 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Geupel … Read More »

CHARLESTON – Attorney David P. Chervenick has filed 12 separate asbestos lawsuits against 131 companies, seeking punitive damages for the plaintiffs and their families. The suits were filed individually March 28 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Each plaintiff claims they were … Read More »

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Thomas Memorial Hospital is located in South Charleston.

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital after she was injured when she slipped on grease near the hospital’s cafeteria.
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CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a sexual harassment suit against a co-worker, claiming he repeatedly invaded her privacy with his actions and comments. Annie Giudry filed a suit March 26 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Robert Grishaber … Read More »

CHARLESTON – A Virginia man filed a suit against a former gubernatorial candidate, claiming he was not paid for services he performed. John Rohrer filed a suit April 3 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Monty Warner, Dick Leggitt, the campaign … Read More »

April 4 Stephanie Wagstaff v. Almost Heaven Ribs, Inc., doing business as Famous Dave’s, Hurricane Plaza, Inc., Rex, Inc., Daniel Bowles, Rex Donahue PA – Mark L. French; J – Kaufman * Stephanie Wagstaff claims she was sexually harassed by … Read More »

CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed recently after recipients of bone or tissue grafts were informed the body parts used were illegally harvested and improperly screened. Terrance Reedy, of Ironton, Ohio, filed a suit March 12 in Cabell Circuit … Read More »

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a company that serviced an escalator at the Charleston Town Center, claiming she was injured when she tripped over some of their equipment. Angeline Lowen filed a suit March … Read More »

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local restaurant after her finger was severed by one of the stall doors in the restroom. Betty Hanshaw filed a suit against Bob Evans Farms Inc. on March … Read More »

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against a local utility company claiming he was fired because of his age. James A Nagy filed the suit March 19 in Kanawha Circuit Court against West Virginia American Water … Read More »

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local grocery store after she was injured when she slipped and fell on ice and water that had accumulated near the entrance. Wanda J. Love filed the suit … Read More »

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man who was allegedly pulled from his car and beaten by two members of the Charleston Police Department is suing the police department and the city. Mitchell Cobb filed the suit March 18 in the … Read More »