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CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

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College grant writer alleges race, gender termination

CHARLESTON -– A grant writer for a southern West Virginia community college is accusing her former employer of race, and gender discrimination. Margo LaTanya Brooks filed a wrongful termination suit against New River Community and Technical College and the New … Read More »

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Trooper’s driving in construction zone leads to lawsuit

CHARLESTON – A highway construction worker is alleging she was injured by the very person assigned to protect her. Shirley Amanda Smith filed a personal injury suit against the West Virginia State Police and Trooper Jeffrey Shawn Chumley in Kanawha … Read More »

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Wilson Preferred Services sued by former employee for safety hazards

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Wilson Preferred Services after he claims he was forced to work in and around safety hazards. James Alexander Sansom was employed by the defendant from July 25, 2010, until Jan. 15, according to … Read More »

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Couple sues Chrysler for defective vehicle

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CHARLESTON — A Cabell County couple is suing Chrysler Group for a vehicle they claim was defective.
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Woman names 81 companies in complaint over father’s lung cancer, death

CHARLESTON — A Weirton woman is suing 81 companies after she claims they are responsible for her father’s lung cancer and death. On July 8, 2009, Frederick Lee Dotson was diagnosed with lung cancer, of which he died from two … Read More »

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Shady Springs woman sues Remington for gender discrimination

CHARLESTON — A Shady Springs woman is suing Remington, LLC, after she claims her employment was terminated because of her gender. Rebecca Farley was employed by the defendant as a purchasing clerk, according to a complaint filed June 17 in … Read More »

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Man claims harassment, hostile work environment

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Shakerzzz and Moverzzz, LLC, after he claims he was harassed for filing a workers’ compensation claim. Eric Dwire, an employee of Shakerzzz and Moverzzz, also was named as a defendant in the suit. … Read More »

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Man sues Mobile Now for wage act violations

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Mobile Now after he claims he did not receive his final wages within 72 hours. Daniel Ballengee was employed by the defendant from December 2010 until his discharge on May 27, according to … Read More »

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Woman sues bank for wrongful termination

CHARLESTON — A former branch manager of First Bank of Charleston is suing after she claims her employment was wrongful terminated. Percy Osborne, Randall Coleman and Anthony Marks, three employees from First Bank of Charleston, were also named as defendants … Read More »

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Alum Creek man sues Walmart for injuries

CHARLESTON — An Alum Creek man is suing Walmart after he claims he was overcome by fumes when entering its South Charleston location. GRC Construction, Inc. was also named as a defendant in the suit. On June 10, 2009, Dwight … Read More »

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Sistersville woman names 60 defendants in asbestos suit

CHARLESTON — A Sistersville woman is suing 60 companies after she claims they are responsible for her mesothelioma. Ruth E. Smith was diagnosed with mesothelioma on May 25, according to a complaint filed June 9 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Smith … Read More »

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Casino sued by former employee for wrongful termination

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Mardi Gras Casino & Resort for wrongful termination of employment. Andrew T. O’Meara began his employment as a dealer with the defendant in April 2010, according to a complaint filed June 2 … Read More »

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Woman sues HCR ManorCare for nursing home negligence

CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing HCR ManorCare after she claims it negligently cared for her father. ManorCare, Inc.; HCR Manor Care Services, Inc.; Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America, LLC; Heartland Employment Services, LLC; Danny Davis; … Read More »

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Greenbrier man says Johnsonville Sausage caused meningitis

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CHARLESTON — An Greenbrier County man is suing Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, after he claims he contracted meningitis from a bratwurst.
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