Monthly Archives: October 2012

Man sues EIN Resources for wrongful termination

CHARLESTON — A man is suing EIN Resources, LLC, after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated. Stanric, Inc., was also named as a defendant in the suit. On June 15, 2011, Curtis Hinkle was injured during the course of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Woman says storage companies stole belongings

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Inca Aztec Management Corp and East Storage VII Liminted Partnership after her personal belongings were stolen from her storage unit. Janie Coffman rented a storage unit from the defendants beginning on Jan. 23, 2010, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman blames CAMC for husband’s death

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc., after she claims the hospital is responsible for her husband’s death. Drs. David Elias Ede and Thomas Edward Dannals and Rebound, LLC, which is doing business as HealthSouth Rehabilitation … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Death

AG hopefuls battle to the end

CHARLESTON – In the final days of the state Attorney General campaign, both sides are pulling out all stops against their opponent. On Oct. 25, Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s campaign manager issued a press release saying Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey’s … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Attorney General

More ads in AG race hit airwaves

CHARLESTON – As Election Day draws closer, new television ads have hit the airwaves that are critical of Attorney General Darrell McGraw. Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey’s campaign released a new 30-second commercial Monday titled “Protecting His Interests, Not Ours.” It … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Attorney General

Ohio man blames WVU Hospitals after he fell off operating table

MORGANTOWN — A Bethesda, Ohio, man and his wife are suing West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., after they claim it was negligent in allowing him to fall off an operating table and become injured. Dr. Donald M. Whiting was also … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Man says Kia Sedona was a lemon

MORGANTOWN — A man is suing Kia Motors America, Inc., after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective. On Jan. 5, 2009, Delmas Westfall II purchased a 2008 Kia Sedona in the amount of $24,018, according to a complaint … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Another suit filed over Mountain State accreditation

CHARLESTON — Another lawsuit has been filed against Mountain State University for failing to inform students about problems with the school’s accreditation. The Mountain State University Board of Trustees and the former university president, Charles Polk, were also named as … Read More »

Kanawha County, Mountain State University, News

Putnam man sues Alpha for wrongful termination

CHARLESTON — A Putnam County man is suing Alpha Natural Resources Services, LLC, after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated when he attempted to return after having surgery. Jeremy Hall and Elk Run Coal Company, Inc., which is doing … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Man sues union for breach of agreement

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing United Food & Commercial Workers Union-Local 400 after he claims it breached its severance agreement with him. On Sept. 30, 2010, Jeffrey R. Seaman was called into the defendants’ Charleston office and was … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

McGraw among AGs filing brief in Ark. class action case

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Eighteen state attorneys general, including West Virginia’s Darrell McGraw, are worried that plaintiffs attorneys are skirting the rules of the Class Action Fairness Act to curtail the rights of their states’ citizens. The group filed an … Read More »

News, State Attorney General, U.S. Supreme Court

Former employee sues ambulance service for wrongful termination

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing American Ambulette & Ambulance Service, Inc., after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated. Tara Neal was employed by the defendant from April 1, 2009, until Aug. 12, 2011, according to a complaint … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Women blame Jeff Mining for family members’ deaths

CHARLESTON — Two women are suing Jeff Mining, Inc., after they claim it is responsible for their family members’ deaths. Roger Fleshman and John Doe Corporation were also named as defendants in the suit. On Oct. 1, 2010, Fleshman was … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Several county courts closed Tuesday

CHARLESTON – Several county courts across the state are closed Tuesday because of the effects of Hurricane Sandy, heavy rains, wind and snowstorms. Please note, these are courts that are closed. That doesn’t necessarily mean the county courthouse is closed. … Read More »

News, State Supreme Court

Early voting continues; GOP has legal team ready for election

CHARLESTON –Secretary of State Natalie Tennant said Monday that early voting will continue despite winds, rain and snow from Hurricane Sandy hitting West Virginia. Still, Tennant urged caution. “If you don’t have to go out, stay inside and make sure … Read More »

2012 Election, News, State Government