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Bert Wolfe Ford sued by former employee

March 8, 2013 11:18 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Bert Wolfe Ford, Inc. after he claims he was racially discriminated against and wrongfully terminated from his employment. On June 17, 2010, Marcus D. Thompson was hired by the defendant as a customer … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Former State Bar secretary makes discrimination, invasion of privacy claims

March 5, 2013 7:29 AM
By Lawrence Smith

CHARLESTON – A former state bar secretary alleges the agency’s executive director made “life a living hell” during her latter years at the office. Constance M. “Connie” Blessing says she felt compelled to quit the job to which she devoted … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, State Supreme Court

Former employee says Holzer discriminated against her

January 4, 2013 11:17 AM
By Kyla Asbury

WINFIELD – A former employee is suing Holzer Health Systems, claiming it failed to pay her for her unused paid time off after her employment was terminated and discriminated against her because of her age. Beth Robinson was employed by … Read More »

Discrimination, News, Putnam County

Justice Benjamin disagrees with front pay award in $2M case

January 2, 2013 1:01 PM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – On Dec. 21, Chief Justice Brent D. Benjamin issued an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part in an age discrimination case in which a plaintiff was awarded more than $2 million dollars in damages. The majority … Read More »

Discrimination, Jackson County, News, State Supreme Court

Judge loses discrimination argument at Fourth Circuit

January 2, 2013 12:53 PM
By Nathan Bass

RICHMOND, Va. – An administrative law judge who alleged his suspension for making false entries on time sheets was because of his race and age has failed on his appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. … Read More »

Cabell County, Discrimination, Federal Court, News

Man says Bob Evans hostess called him an ‘idiot’

December 19, 2012 11:30 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A man is suing Bob Evans Farms, Inc., after he claims he was discriminated against by a hostess at one of its restaurants. On Dec. 26, 2010, Joel Acey was discriminated against by a Bob Evans hostess when … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Former employee says Walter Energy discriminated against him

December 7, 2012 7:34 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Walter Energy after he claims his employment was terminated based on his disability or perceived disability. Maple Coal Co. and Danny L. Stickel were also named as defendants in the suit. Donnie Roberts … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Former employee accuses Amedisys of age discrimination

December 6, 2012 8:12 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A former employee claims Amedisys Holding, LLC, terminated her employment because of her age. Tiffany Jones, individually and in her capacity as area vice president for Amedisys Holding, LLC, was also named as a defendant in the suit. … Read More »

Discrimination, Monongalia County, News

Lawsuit: Smith Company Motor Cars discriminated against shareholder

December 6, 2012 8:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Smith Company Motor Cars, Inc., after he claims he was subjected to harassment and embarrassment. Gerald N. Smith III and Vicki Smith were also named as defendants in the suit. Brian D. Bailes … Read More »

Contract, Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Former employee sues Coal River Mining for discrimination

December 5, 2012 11:43 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Coal River Mining, LLC, after he claims he was discriminated against because of a disability. Elijah Williamson was employed by Coal River from Aug. 1, 2010, until Jan. 17, according to a complaint … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Woman accuses West Virginia Conservation Agency of discrimination

November 29, 2012 12:53 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Conservation Agency after she claims it discriminated against her because of her sex. The West Virginia State Conservation Committee was also named as a defendant in the suit. Carolyn Hefner was … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Woman sues Mylan for discrimination

November 29, 2012 12:51 PM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN — A woman is suing Mylan, Inc., for discriminating against her because of her race and in retaliation for her filing a discrimination claim with the West Virginia Human Rights Commission. Mylan Bertek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., was also named as … Read More »

Discrimination, Monongalia County, News

Former employee claims CAMC discriminated

November 28, 2012 2:11 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing CAMC Health System, Inc., after he claims his employment was terminated due to discrimination. Carl Ferguson was employed by the defendant from July 2008 until July 12, according to a complaint filed Nov. … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Motion Industries sued on claims of age discrimination

November 14, 2012 5:02 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing Motion Industries for alleged age discrimination. Marshall McClung, an employee of Motion Industries, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Donald G. Maynor II was employed by Motion Industries, Inc., from … Read More »

Discrimination, Kanawha County, News

Man sues WVU claiming racial discrimination

November 14, 2012 4:47 PM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN — A former employee is suing West Virginia University after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race. West Virginia University Board of Governors and Mountaineer Temps were also named as defendants in the suit. On Oct. … Read More »

Discrimination, Monongalia County, News