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Upshur couple sues Burger King for injuries

September 19, 2012 12:33 PM
By Kyla Asbury
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MORGANTOWN — An Upshur County woman and her husband are suing Burger King for failing to warn her of a hazard in the restaurant.
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Monongalia County, News

Maryland man sues Vindex for work injuries

September 19, 2012 12:25 PM
By Kyla Asbury
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MORGANTOWN — An Oakland, Md., man is suing Vindex Energy Corporation after he claims he was injured while working in an underground coal mine.
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Monongalia County, News

W.Va. SC: Man does not qualify for continued disability benefits

September 19, 2012 9:30 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek
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Chief Justice Menis Ketchum

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last week, affirmed orders denying a man’s requests for reopening for payment of temporary total disability benefits and consultation with WVU’s Spine Center. Read More »

News, State Supreme Court, Workers' Comp

Six more suits filed against Mountain State

September 18, 2012 2:53 PM
By Kyla Asbury
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CHARLESTON — Six more students have filed lawsuits against Mountain State University for failing to inform them about problems with the school’s accreditation.
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Kanawha County, News

Court hears cases at Marshall

September 18, 2012 1:31 PM
By Kyla Asbury
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HUNTINGTON – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia heard cases at Marshall University on Sept. 18 as part of the university’s celebration of Constitution Week.
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News, State Supreme Court

W.Va. SC: Former coal company employee not entitled to additional award

September 18, 2012 9:30 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek
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Chief Justice Menis Ketchum

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled last week that a former Consolidation Coal Company employee is not entitled to an additional permanent partial disability award. Read More »

News, State Supreme Court, Workers' Comp

Couple sues Huntington Alloys for injuries

September 17, 2012 1:00 PM
By Kyla Asbury
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HUNTINGTON – A man and his wife are suing Huntington Alloys Corporation for injuries sustained from working in an unsafe work environment.
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Cabell County, News