Daily Archives: January 24, 2013

Judge says $3 ‘theft’ grounds for termination

CLARKSBURG – A Monongalia County woman has been awarded more than $2,000 in compensation after a judge found her former employer was late in paying her last paycheck. U.S. District Judge Irene M. Keeley on Jan. 4 gave a partial … Read More »

Federal Court, Monongalia County, News

Supreme Court blocks car battery warranty suit

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has granted a writ of prohibition to Advance Stores, blocking a circuit court from allowing a case involving a car battery warranty to go forward on the plaintiff’s third amended complaint. Justice Robin Jean … Read More »

News, Ohio County

Justices Davis, Ketchum give attorney tough time during arguments

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court didn’t treat kindly the appeal of American Electric Power as it argued against sanctions imposed against it in a case involving a fatal accident. Justices Menis Ketchum and Robin Davis on Jan. 23 made … Read More »

Marshall County, News, State Supreme Court

Two women file suit against Integrity Solution Services

CHARLESTON – Two women are suing Integrity Solution Services, Inc., after they claim it engaged in illegal debt collection and caused them to suffer damages. Integrity Solution Services, Inc. is doing business as National Asset Recovery Services, Inc. In November … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Clarksburg man names 50 defendants in asbestos suit

CHARLESTON – A Clarksburg man is suing 50 companies he claims are responsible for his asbestosis diagnosis. On April 11, Ray Earl Wamsley II was diagnosed with asbestosis, according to a complaint filed Jan. 16 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Wamsley … Read More »

Asbestos, Kanawha County, News

Dunbar couple name 134 defendants in asbestos suit

CHARLESTON – A Dunbar couple are suing 134 companies they claim are responsible for a diagnosis of asbestosis and mesothelioma. John E. Huxley was diagnosed with asbestosis and mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos while employed at various job sites and … Read More »

Asbestos, Kanawha County, News

Fla. couple suing 70 in Kanawha court

CHARLESTON – A Safety Harbor, Fla., couple are suing 70 companies they claim are responsible for a mesothelioma diagnosis. Norman T. Dial was diagnosed with mesothelioma on Oct. 8, according to a complaint filed Jan. 17 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Dial … Read More »

Asbestos, Kanawha County, News

Couple name 62 defendants in asbestos case

CHARLESTON – A Huntington couple are suing 62 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis. Cletis William Adkins was diagnosed with lung cancer on Sept. 10, according to a complaint filed Jan. 17 in Kanawha Circuit Court. Adkins … Read More »

Asbestos, Kanawha County, News

Wayne County town’s pit bull ban upheld

CHARLESTON – The state’s Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of the Town of Ceredo’s ordinance prohibiting the ownership of pit bull terriers within the city limits. In a memorandum decision filed Jan. 14, the court affirmed the order of … Read More »

State Supreme Court, Wayne County

Man says he tripped on tools, fell down stairs

MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man is suing Lakeview Resort & Conference Center after he claims he was injured while on its premises. LA Lakeview, Inc., is doing business as Lakeview Resort & Conference Center. On Jan. 17, 2011, Christopher … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, Personal Injury

Man sues theater for electrical shock injuries

MORGANTOWN – A man is suing Hollywood Theaters, Inc., after he claims he suffered an electrical shock at its concession counter. On Jan. 14, 2011, Matthew D. Barcus went to the defendant’s theater to watch a movie, according to a … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, Personal Injury