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Arbitration agreement scrapped in nursing home case

January 31, 2013 8:05 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – The state’s high court has denied a petition by a nursing home seeking to prevent a circuit court from enforcing its order that prevented the nursing home’s invocation of an arbitration agreement. Justice Robin Jean Davis delivered the … Read More »

Kanawha County, State Supreme Court

Congressional redistricting case dismissed from federal court

January 31, 2013 8:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – U.S. District Court Judge Robert B. King has dismissed the remaining two counts of a 2011 lawsuit brought by the Jefferson County Commission regarding Congressional redistricting. The Jefferson County Commission, Patricia Noland, Dale Manuel and intervening plaintiff Thornton … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

Motorcyclist sues physician for car accident, amputated leg

January 31, 2013 2:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A motorcyclist is suing the physician he claims caused him injuries sustained in a car accident. Dr. Cyrus J. Mali and Cyrus J. Mali MD, Inc., were named as defendants in the suit. On Jan. 5, Christopher J. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Clay County woman says Pjax employee caused accident

January 31, 2013 2:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A Clay County woman is suing Pjax, Inc., after she was injured in a car accident caused by one of its employees. Jason Lee Thomas, an employee of Pjax, was also named as a defendant in the suit. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Personal Injury

City of Charleston blamed for car accident

January 31, 2013 2:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – The City of Charleston is being sued for a car accident allegedly caused by a police officer. Eva Robinson and the Charleston Police Department were also named as defendants in the suit. On May 18, 2011, Robin Moss … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Personal Injury

Law firm says Stonegate Construction failed to pay for legal services

January 31, 2013 2:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – The Charleston law firm of Johnstone & Gabhart is suing Stonegate Construction, Inc., after it claims it has failed to pay for legal services for the last two years. Karen Hiehle was also named as a defendant in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman sues Windham Professionals, alleges harassment

January 31, 2013 2:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Windham Professionals, Inc., after she claims it has contacted her multiple times even after she informed them she was being represented by counsel. Sheila D. Allen claims the defendant has attempted to contact her … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Mason County man sues business partner

January 30, 2013 3:04 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A Mason County man is suing his business partner after he claims she has been using company accounts to pay for her personal expenses. Lydia M. Beirne and Elk Meadow Energy, LLC, were named as defendants in the … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Laborers union recovers payments from employer

January 29, 2013 1:02 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – An Ohio company has agreed to pay a Charleston-based laborers union more than $180,000 to settle a lawsuit filed against it. Various funds headed by West Virginia Laborers, as well as the group’s Local No. 1149, alleged L.A. … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

Disbarred attorney must pay restitution to client

January 28, 2013 7:00 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – A judge is recommending a disbarred Charleston attorney get probation and make restitution to one of his former clients from whom he allegedly swindled nearly $60,000 of his life savings. Senior Status Wayne Circuit Judge Robert Chafin on Dec. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Sissonville attorney, Charleston man exchange breach of contract suits

January 28, 2013 7:00 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – A Sissonville attorney and a Charleston man are engaged in dueling lawsuits over a disputed real estate transaction. Dwaine H. Goff and Kevin W. Hughart name each other in separate breach of contract lawsuits filed in Kanawha County … Read More »

Contract, Kanawha County, News

Women sue Dunbar Care for nursing home negligence

January 25, 2013 8:30 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – Two women are suing Sunbridge Dunbar Healthcare Corp. for allegedly negligently caring for their family member while she was a resident of its nursing home. Sunbridge Dunbar Healthcare Corp. is doing business as Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center. … Read More »

Kanawha County

Gentner Photo alleges outstanding debt

January 25, 2013 8:30 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – Gentner Photo, LLC, is suing Auge + Gray Collective Works, claiming it owes nearly $10,000 for work performed. In 2011, the defendant entered into a written contract with Gentner in which Gentner agreed to provide various professional video … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man blames company for armored car accident

January 25, 2013 8:30 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A man is suing Loomis Armored US for a car accident he claims was caused by Loomis’ failure to properly maintain its vehicles. Loomis Armored US, LLC is doing business as Loomis, Fargo & Co. On May 8, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Man sues Sentinel Transportation for wrongful termination

January 25, 2013 8:30 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Sentinel Transportation, LLC, alleging that it wrongfully terminated his employment after he filed a workers’ compensation claim. Mickey Alexander, an employee of Sentinel, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Jerry … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination