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Former employee says T.P. Chevrolet discriminated against her

May 22, 2013 10:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

  WINFIELD – A former T.P. Chevrolet Inc. employee says the defendant discriminated against her base of her disability and caused her damages. Cathy Casto was employed by T.P. and during her employment, was a “qualified individual with a disability” … Read More »

Discrimination, News, Putnam County

Hospital attacks ex-employee’s work record, settles lawsuit

May 20, 2013 6:00 PM
By John O'Brien

MARTINSBURG – Facing a summary judgment motion that questioned her work performance, a woman who sued Jefferson Memorial Hospital for wrongful termination has settled her lawsuit. Helen Tobin filed a pro se complaint on June 5 against the hospital, alleging … Read More »

Discrimination, Federal Court, Jefferson County, News, Wrongful Termination

Coal miner suing Consol for discrimination wins right to related info

May 20, 2013 4:02 PM
By John O'Brien

WHEELING – Consol Energy will have to provide information on previous discrimination allegations in a lawsuit brought by a former coal miner alleging the same, a federal magistrate judge have ruled. U.S. Magistrate Judge James E. Seibert, of the Northern … Read More »

Discrimination, Federal Court, Marshall County, News

Former nurse says CAMC discriminated against her

May 16, 2013 9:11 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former registered nurse is suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc. for discriminating against her because of her disability. Rachel E. Perry was employed as a registered nurse from Dec. 14, 2004, until Jan. 23, according to a … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Trial scheduled for fired surgical technician with HIV

May 15, 2013 1:36 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLES TOWN – After unsuccessful mediation, the lawsuit of a woman who says she was fired from her surgical technician job because she has HIV has been set for a July trial. On March 25, mediator Oscar M. Bean filed … Read More »

Discrimination, Jefferson County, News, Wrongful Termination

Former employee says United Dairy discriminated against him

May 15, 2013 9:10 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing United Dairy Inc. for discriminating against him based upon his age. John Duty, an employee of United Dairy and its general manager, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Gerald C. … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Former employee sues Foster Foundation for wrongful termination

May 7, 2013 11:51 AM
By Kyla Asbury

HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Foster Foundation for allegedly wrongfully terminating her employment after she suffered an on-the-job injury. Foster Foundation is doing business as the Woodlands Retirement Community. Charles M. Stephens was also named as a defendant … Read More »

Cabell County, Discrimination, News, Wrongful Termination

Federal judge allows attorney to fix typo, remands lawsuit

May 1, 2013 10:00 AM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – After claiming his original complaint should not have contained a federal claim under the Civil Rights Act, a former employee of Bert Wolfe Ford will have his case heard in state court. On April 26, U.S. District Judge … Read More »

Discrimination, Federal Court, Kanawha County, News

Man sues WVU Hospitals for race discrimination

April 26, 2013 9:20 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A man is suing West Virginia University Hospitals Inc. after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race. Richmond Nyamekye was hired on March 26, 2012, by the defendant as a Department Supprt Specialist assigned to … Read More »

Discrimination, Monongalia County, News

Former employee says Rish Equipment replaced her with younger employee

April 25, 2013 9:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is alleging Rish Equipment Company discriminated against her and replaced her with a younger employee. Joyce Summers was employed by Rish for nearly 30 years as a parts clerk and in other positions, according to … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Maintenance worker sues WVU, alleges discrimination

April 15, 2013 10:20 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A former employee and his wife are suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after he claims he was discriminated against. Richard Gene Westerman was hired by the defendant on Jan. 29, 2006, to perform duties as … Read More »

Discrimination, Monongalia County, News

Former employee says Alpha Appalachian Services discriminated against him

April 12, 2013 9:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Alpha Appalachian Services after he claims he was discriminated against because of his age. Spartan Mining Company was also named as a defendant in the suit. Charles Treadway was employed by the defendants … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Woman says water company discriminated against her

April 12, 2013 8:15 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A  former employee claims American Water Works Service Company discriminated against her because of her age. American Water Works Company Inc.; West Virginia-American Water Company; and Jeff McIntyre were also named as defendants in the suit. Linda Bouvette … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Coal River Mining accused of discrimination

April 3, 2013 9:20 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Coal River Mining for discriminating against him and terminating his employment. Shaun Mullins was employed by the defendant from Jan. 3, 2009, until Nov. 14, according to a complaint filed March 21 in … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Steptoe & Johnson beats disqualification request made by Verizon

March 12, 2013 1:12 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – The law firm Steptoe & Johnson won’t be disqualified from representing a group of former Verizon workers in class action lawsuits against the company. The state Supreme Court ruled March 7 that attorney Larry Rector can proceed with … Read More »

Class Action, Discrimination, Harrison County, State Supreme Court