Daily Archives: January 15, 2013

Judges stick with first-filed rule in jurisdictional dispute

January 15, 2013 3:52 PM
By John O'Brien

WHEELING – A Minnesota fireplace manufacturer did not engage in “anticipatory forum-shopping” when it sued a Wheeling distributor in March, a federal judge has decided. U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey on Jan. 8 ordered the transfer of J&M Distributing’s … Read More »

Contract, Federal Court, News, Ohio County

St. Mary’s Medical Center accused of wrongfully terminating employment

January 15, 2013 3:50 PM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing St. Mary’s Medical Center for allegedly wrongfully terminating her employment and discriminating against her because of an injury she sustained during her employment. On March 5, 2011, Jessica L. Moore suffered an on-the-job … Read More »

Cabell County, News, Wrongful Termination

Vossloh Track Material accused of paying final wages a week late

January 15, 2013 2:29 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – A Putnam County man is suing Vossloh Track Material, Inc., after he claims it failed to pay his final wages in a timely manner. Gary D. Davis was employed by the defendant as a forklift operator until his … Read More »

News, Putnam County

Rish Equipment says mining company failed to pay $200K

January 15, 2013 2:27 PM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – Rish Equipment Company is suing Frasure Creek Mining, LLC, after it claims it has failed and refused to pay nearly $200,000 for goods and services. At the defendant’s request, Rish sold and delivered goods and/or provided services to … Read More »

Contract, News, Putnam County

Man sues Cabell County Commission, alleges unlawful imprisonment

January 15, 2013 2:26 PM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A man is suing the Cabell County Commission after he claims it caused him to be subjected to imprisonment without the lawful authority to do so. On Sept. 10, 2005, Thomas S. Talbert was arrested and charged with … Read More »

Cabell County, News

Supreme Court hears arguments in 11 cases

January 15, 2013 12:23 PM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – There were 11 cases scheduled to be heard before the state Supreme Court the week of Jan. 14-18. On Jan. 15, the Court started with an appeal by State Farm Insurance in a Jefferson County automobile accident case … Read More »

State Supreme Court