Monthly Archives: October 2012

McDonald’s franchisee hit with two lawsuits on same day

WINFIELD — A local McDonald’s franchisee was the subject of two lawsuits filed the same day in Putnam County. On Oct. 10, Macatac Management Services Inc. was named as a defendant in two lawsuits filed in Putnam Circuit Court. In … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, Putnam County

Ohio couple blames GM for defective vehicle

CHARLESTON — A Lawrence County, Ohio, couple is suing General Motors after they claim the vehicle they purchased was defective. Moses, Inc. and Branch Banking & Trust Company were also named as defendants in the suit. On Dec. 23, 2011, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman says HIMG didn’t provide proper treatment

HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Ultimate Health Services, Inc., after she claims it and one of its physicians failed to properly care for her while she was in the hospital. Ultimate Health Services is doing business as Huntington Internal … Read More »

Cabell County, Medical Malpractice, News

Three employees sue Toys “R” Us for sexual harassment

HUNTINGTON – Three Toys “R” Us employees are suing the store after they claim they were sexually harassed and sexually exploited by the general manager at its Barboursville location. Mohammad Roman, the general manager of the Barboursville Toys “R” Us, … Read More »

Cabell County, News, Sexual Harassment

Former employee sues Centers for discrimination

HUNTINGTON — A former employee is suing Centers LLC after he claims he was discriminated against because of his disability. Keith Hernstrom and Andy Darling also were named as defendants in the suit. On Jan. 26, 2009, Christopher Schneider was … Read More »

Cabell County, Discrimination, News

Down with the EPA! Power to the People!

One good thing you can say about tyranny is that it gives its victims an opportunity to assert their humanity. Not many seize that opportunity. Most buckle under and learn to tolerate their oppression. They assent to being treated as … Read More »

Arguments, Our View

Huntington Sanitary Board settles two suits for $170,000

HUNTINGTON – Two lawsuits against the Huntington Sanitary Board have been settled for nearly $200,000. Records show on March 8 and May 24 lawsuits Wayne Friday and Michael A. Hanley filed separately in 2010 against HSB alleging racial discrimination, and … Read More »

Cabell County, News, Wayne County

W.Va. State to host forum on voting process

INSTITUTE — The highly debated Electoral College process and the National Popular Vote bill will headline a public forum at West Virginia State University Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. in the McGhee Suites Banquet Room at the Wilson University … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

Oct. 12 Joshua Shaffer; Beth Shaffer, his wife; and Kaden Shaffer, Kaleb Shaffer and Kain Shaffer, minors by their next friend Joshua Shaffer vs. Wal-mart Stores East, LP; Wal-mart Stores East, LP d/b/a Great Value Foods; and the Pictsweet Company … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County

Oct. 4 Kenneth D. Nelson and Susan Nelson vs. Worldwide Equipment Inc, Ace Truck Body Equipment Inc, Certified Power Inc and Henderson Products Inc. PA-Harvey D. Peyton, Thomas H. Peyton; J-Leslie * Kenneth Nelson was operating a 2010 Mack dump … Read More »

News, Putnam County

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

Oct. 10 Pamela Renne, as next friend of Ann Barcheck vs. Canyon Sudar Partners, LLC; SVCare Holdings, LLC; Sava Senior Care, LLC; SSC Equity Holdings, LLC; SMV Management Company, LLC; SMV Huntington, LLC; Annica Stansberry; John Does 1 through 10; … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

Oct. 17 Megan Edwards vs. Gabriel Brothers Inc. PA-David Grunau; J-NA * Edwards seeks judgment against Gabriel Brothers claiming she was let go after advising her supervisor she was pregnant. Edwards began working at Gabriel Brothers warehouse. Shortly after, her … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County

Oct. 1 Margarita R. Luelsdorff vs. PNGI Charles Town Gaming Limited Liability Company PA-Terrance L. Britt; J-David Sanders * Plaintiff claims on April 10, 2011, she fell as a result of an undetectable rise in flooring at the defendant property … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County

Aug. 13 Barton Meadows vs. JMP Coal Holdings, LLC; Raven Crest Mining, LLC; Raven Crest Contracting, LLC; Virginia Explosives & Drilling Co., Inc.; Virginia Drilling Co., LLC; Xinergy Corp.; and Xinergy of West Virginia, Inc. PA- Marvin W. Masters, Christopher … Read More »

Boone County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Randolph County

Aug. 1 Andrew Kesling, a minor, by and through David Kesling, vs. American Sportworks LLC, Elza Cycle and ATV LLC and Tractor Supply Co. PA – Tim Carrico; J – Wilfong * The plaintiffs claim Andrew Kesling was seriously injured … Read More »

News, Randolph County