Daily Archives: December 5, 2012

PDC Mountaineer settles EPA allegations in Harrison County

December 5, 2012 12:19 PM
By Stephanie Ostrowski

PHILADELPHIA – To resolve construction activities violations at Marcellus Shale gas extraction facilities in northern West Virginia, PDC Mountaineer LLC has entered into a Clean Water Act administrative consent agreement and final order. According to the settlement announced by the … Read More »

Harrison County, News

WVU Board of Governors says architect breached purchase orders

December 5, 2012 11:50 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University Board of Governors is suing Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott after it claims the architect breached purchase orders, delayed one of WVU’s facility projects and ran significantly over budget. On Oct. 24, 2002, the … Read More »

Contract, Monongalia County, News

Kenova couple names 46 defendants in asbestos case

December 5, 2012 11:49 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A Kenova couple is suing 46 companies they claim are responsible for an asbestosis diagnosis. On Nov. 21, 2010, Elmer Lee Workman was diagnosed with asbestosis, according to a complaint filed Nov. 20 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Workman … Read More »

Asbestos, Issues, Kanawha County, News

Couple blames GM for allegedly defective vehicle

December 5, 2012 11:44 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WAYNE – A couple is suing General Motors, LLC, after they purchased a vehicle they claim was defective. On Aug. 29, 2009, Brandon and Christina Williams purchased a 2009 GMC Sierra in the amount of $37,172.40, according to a complaint … Read More »

News, Wayne County

Former employee sues Coal River Mining for discrimination

December 5, 2012 11:43 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Coal River Mining, LLC, after he claims he was discriminated against because of a disability. Elijah Williamson was employed by Coal River from Aug. 1, 2010, until Jan. 17, according to a complaint … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Retiree says Robinson & Rice breached agreement

December 5, 2012 11:42 AM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A retiree is suing Robinson & Rice, LC, after he claims it breached its retirement agreement with him and caused him to incur expenses for health insurance. Linda Rice, Maria Goldcamp and Mick Be Gone, Inc., were also … Read More »

Cabell County, Contract, News

Man says Matheny Motor Truck retaliated against him

December 5, 2012 11:40 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – A former employee is suing Matheny Motor Truck Co. after he claims he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for reporting fraudulent conduct. Matt Scanlon, an employee of Matheny, was also named as a defendant in the suit. In … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Settlement cancels bifurcated trial over wet floor at 7-11

December 5, 2012 9:00 AM
By John O'Brien

MARTINSBURG – After a federal judge found that a wet floor on a rainy day could possibly meet a gross negligence standard, a Jefferson County woman and 7-11 have settled her slip-and-fall case. U.S. District Judge Gina Groh ruled against … Read More »

Federal Court, Jefferson County, News, Personal Injury

Supreme Court dismisses bad faith claim against insurer over fatal car wreck

December 5, 2012 7:40 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – In a Nov. 26 memorandum opinion, a unanimous West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed the Circuit Court of Jackson County’s order dismissing bad faith and unfair trade practices claims against Westfield Insurance Company. Robert Keith Sayre died from injuries … Read More »

Jackson County, News