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Wyoming County’s class action lawsuit to be heard on home turf

February 27, 2013 9:04 AM
By John O'Brien

BECKLEY – The County of Wyoming’s class action lawsuit, which was filed by a Houston law firm against several banks, will be heard in a state court. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger on Feb. 19 remanded the lawsuit, which alleges … Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, Wyoming County

Kentucky Fuel hit with class action lawsuit

February 25, 2013 4:59 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A class action suit has been brought against Kentucky Fuel Corporation after former employees claim it failed to timely notify them of their eligibility for COBRA coverage. Southern Coal Company and Anthem Blue Cross were also named as … Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

Report: Objector appeals approval of $93M Monsanto settlement

February 20, 2013 3:42 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – A $93 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against Monsanto over a chemical used in Agent Orange will reportedly be appealed. The Charleston Gazette reported Feb. 20 that Shepherdstown attorney Ruth McQuade had filed a notice of … Read More »

Class Action, News, Putnam County

Judge overrules objectors, approves $93M Monsanto settlement

January 28, 2013 6:25 PM
By John O'Brien

WINFIELD – A $93 million proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit over a chemical used in Agent Orange has been approved. On Jan. 25, Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Derek Swope approved a settlement reached 11 months earlier that … Read More »

Class Action, Putnam County

Class action suit involving AIS Recovery removed to federal court

January 18, 2013 7:01 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WHEELING – A lawsuit involving AIS Recovery Solutions has been removed from Ohio County Circuit Court to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia at Wheeling because the action involves citizens of different states. AIS Recovery … Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, News, Ohio County

Class action crusader says ‘floc’ settlement unfair

January 16, 2013 6:03 AM
By John O'Brien

MOUNDSVILLE – The founder of the Center for Class Action Fairness says a recent settlement in Marshall County that provides medical monitoring and millions of dollars in fees for attorneys appears unfair. Ted Frank, who founded the CCAF in 2009 … Read More »

Class Action, Marshall County

Toyota settles sudden acceleration claims for $1.1B

January 11, 2013 8:00 AM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Ben Bailey announced last month that a judge has approved a settlement with Toyota that resolves claims its vehicles experienced sudden and unintended acceleration for $1.1 billion. Bailey, of Bailey & Glasser, was one of nine … Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, News

‘Floc’ settlement gains preliminary approval

January 10, 2013 6:00 AM
By John O'Brien

MOUNDSVILLE – A class action settlement could provide approximately $6.6 million in free medical examinations for some workers at coal and water treatment plants. Marshall County Circuit Court Judge David Hummel gave preliminary approval to the settlement in December, and … Read More »

Class Action, Marshall County

Former employee files class action suit against Critchfield Utilities

November 28, 2012 1:59 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Critchfield Utilities, LLC, individually and on behalf of other former employees for allegedly failing to abide by West Virginia code. Leslie Klingensmith claims Critchfield has always been obligated to pay its employees working … Read More »

Class Action, Kanawha County, News

Fired Cabell County woman files class action against Amazon.com in Lincoln County

November 14, 2012 7:39 AM
By Harmon Marks

HAMLIN — A discharged customer service agent is suing Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon.com NCCS, Inc., for allegedly failing to pay her and other former employees within 72 hours of discharge. Jennifer L. Bathauer, a Cabell County resident, complains she was … Read More »

Class Action, Lincoln County, News

Documentary about legal system has screening in Charleston

August 14, 2012 5:00 PM
By Kyla Asbury

Independent film producer Brian J. Kelly introduces his feature-length film “InJustice,” a documentary about how many trial lawyers have used class-action lawsuits not to seek justice for their clients, but instead engage in profiteering, during a screening Aug. 14 at the Charleston Marriott. The screening was hosted by West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse. (Photo by Lawrence Smith)

CHARLESTON – An in-depth film about the American legal system has been screened across the country and, now, Charleston. Read More »

Class Action, News

Panel links PFOA exposure to thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis

July 30, 2012 10:30 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

Deitzler

VIENNA – An independent panel of scientists has now linked exposure to PFOA — a chemical used in making non-stick coatings — to thyroid disease and ulcerative colitis in humans. Read More »

Class Action, News, Wood County

Panel links PFOA exposure to kidney, testicular cancer

April 19, 2012 8:00 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

Deitzler

PARKERSBURG – An independent panel of scientists has linked exposure to PFOA — a chemical used in making non-stick coatings — to both kidney and testicular cancer in humans. Read More »

Class Action, News, Wood County

Judge denies motion to dismiss suit by former Massey investors

March 29, 2012 10:20 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

Berger

BECKLEY – A federal judge this week denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by former Massey Energy shareholders. Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, News

Monsanto settlement will establish 30-year medical monitoring program

February 27, 2012 8:00 AM
By Jessica M. Karmasek

WINFIELD – A “comprehensive” settlement agreement in a class action lawsuit filed against Monsanto and related companies over its old plant in Nitro was given preliminary approval on Friday by a West Virginia circuit court judge. Judge Derek Swope approved … Read More »