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May 20 Juanita Mullins v. Video Village LLC PA – Mark E. Wills; J – Louis Bloom * The plaintiff claims she fell over an unmarked step in the parking lot of the Video Village store in Hugheston and has … Read More »

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Former East Bank officer says ‘tazed’ woman asked for it

CHARLESTON — Former East Bank police officer Steve Smith says a woman who is suing him and the town over his allegedly tazing her repeatedly while she was pregnant and unwilling isn’t telling the whole story. Candice White sued the … Read More »

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Verizon suing state over damaged underground cable

CHARLESTON — Verizon West Virginia is suing the state Department of Transportation and Division of Highways, claiming workers damaged an underground cable during excavation work in Wheeling. The telecommunications company filed a lawsuit May 8 in Kanawha Circuit Court. According … Read More »

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Woman sues Clendenin over parking lot design

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the town of Clendenin after she was hit by a car at an allegedly dangerous parking lot by the post office. Dorothy Swortzel filed a lawsuit May 8 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Swortzel claims … Read More »

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Woman suing brother over eviction

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing her brother, claiming he had the police evict her from her deceased parents’ home and has kept all her belongings. Deborah F. Young filed a lawsuit May 8 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Gene … Read More »

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Proposed settlement reached in alleged Calhoun hazing

CHARLESTON — A proposed settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought against the Calhoun County Board of Education over the alleged hazing of a high school football player. Sherry Patterson of Orma had sued the board, four football players … Read More »

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Man sues over fall from telephone pole

CHARLESTON – A Bluefield man is suing Verizon West Virginia after falling off a telephone pole. Danny Johnson and his wife Lisa Johnson filed a lawsuit May 6 in Kanawha Circuit Court. The lawsuit says Danny worked for Comcast Communications … Read More »

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Woman sues over hospital parking gate

CHARLESTON – A woman claims she was injured by a gate at the entrance to a parking facility at a Charleston hospital. Thelma J. Hern filed a lawsuit May 7 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Charleston Area Medical Center and … Read More »

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Putnam man sues McDonald’s over fingernail in iced mocha

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CHARLESTON — A Putnam County man is suing McDonald’s after he says he found a part of a fingernail in his iced mocha.

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May 8 Kanawha County Sheriff Michael Rutherford v. Bosley Rental and Supply PA — Mary Rich Malloy: J – Charles King * The sheriff claims the defendant owes $29,544 in delinquent taxes from 2007 and 2008. Case number: 09-C-866 May … Read More »

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Woman suing state delegate over apartment

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CHARLESTON — A woman is suing a local lawyer and member of the state House of Delegates, claiming he rented her an apartment that was unfit for human habitation.

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Man sues employers, company over ATV wreck

CHARLESTON – A man is suing the owners of a farm and Yamaha Motor Corp. after he wrecked and was injured on an all-terrain vehicle. Stephen Parrish filed a lawsuit May 6 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Marilou McClung and … Read More »

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Elderly man says he was beaten over Eagles policy

CHARLESTON – A 70-year-old Putnam man says he was beaten by another man when he questioned a policy at a local Eagles lodge. Charles Farmer filed a lawsuit May 7 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Grand Aerie Eagles, Fraternal Order … Read More »

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State says company ruined Marion road

CHARLESTON – The state Department of Transportation is suing a Fairmont company, alleging the company caused extension damage to a road in Marion County. The agency, through Secretary Paul Mattox, filed a lawsuit May 4 in Kanawha Circuit Court against … Read More »

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Woman said she was fired over ethnicity

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing a local hospital company and one of its employees, saying the employee discriminated against her and got her fired from her job. Blessing Eya filed a lawsuit May 5 in Kanawha Circuit Court against … Read More »

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