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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

Judge sets April 2014 trial for fired superintendent Marple

May 14, 2013 10:56 AM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – A federal judge has scheduled an April 22 jury trial for the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former state Superintendent Jorea Marple against the Board of Education. U.S. District Judge Thomas E. Johnston filed a scheduling order on … Read More »

Federal Court, Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Former Sophia police officer obtains $600K settlement

May 10, 2013 9:00 AM
By Lawrence Smith

BECKLEY – A former police officer’s racial discrimination lawsuit in one Raleigh County municipality has some to and end with officials agreeing to a six-figure settlement. U.S. District Judge Irene C. Berger on March 22 granted a joint motion filed … Read More »

Raleigh County, Wrongful Termination

Former employee says WeCare terminated employment because of pregnancy

May 10, 2013 9:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing WeCare Medical LLC for allegedly terminating her employment due to her pregnancy. James Blankenship and Oley J. Burgess III were also named as defendants in the suit. In September, Leigh Francis Taylor accepted … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Con-way Freight sued by former employee

May 9, 2013 9:10 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee says Con-way Freight Inc. wrongfully terminated his employment after he suffered an on-the-job injury. Morgan Conley was employed by Con-way as a part-time forklift operator in May 2011 and was promoted to full-time in February … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Former employee says Cedar Truck Company wrongfully terminated employment

May 8, 2013 9:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former Cedar Truck Company Inc. employee is suing it, saying her employment was wrongfully terminated after she filed for Workers’ Compensation benefits. On April 1, 2011, Lisa Hill was involved in a motor vehicle collision at work … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Lawsuit alleges extra-marital affair, wrongful termination

May 8, 2013 9:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Dream Catcher Creative LLC, claiming it wrongfully terminated her employment after she ended an extra-marital affair with its owner. D. Scot Jackson, the owner of Dream Catcher, was also named as a defendant in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

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

Man says Continental Surfaces wrongfully terminated employment

May 3, 2013 9:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee says Continental Surfaces of Charleston LLC terminated his employment in violation of West Virginia code. Robert Latta Jr. was employed by Continental from March 1, 2011, until Dec. 6, 2012, according to a complaint filed April … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Agriculture Dept. worker, fired over alleged sexual comments and material, loses appeal

May 1, 2013 1:23 PM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has found no violation of rights in the dismissal of a state Department of Agriculture employee for his alleged inappropriate behavior. The unanimous memorandum decision was filed by the court on April 26. Robert … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Supreme Court, Wrongful Termination

Genesis Healthcare accused of wrongfully terminating employment

May 1, 2013 10:33 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Genesis Healthcare LLC for allegedly wrongfully terminating her employment in retaliation for her attempting to protect whistle-blowing activities of another employee. Genesis Healthcare Corporation, Kimberly Gray, Matthew Keefer and Tammy Bentley were also … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Chief justice appoints judge for lawsuit against Berkeley County Council

April 25, 2013 9:00 AM
By John O'Brien

MARTINSBURG – West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin has appointed a judge to hear a Berkeley County lawsuit that claims a councilman was attempting to steer business to preferred companies. On March 7, Benjamin appointed retired Judge Andrew … Read More »

Berkeley County, State Supreme Court, Wrongful Termination

Former employee says Elana Health wrongfully terminated employment

April 25, 2013 9:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Elana Health for wrongful termination of employment after she claims she was fired while on medical leave for her breast cancer diagnosis. Respiratory Therapy Services LLC is doing business as Elana Health. Natalie … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Maxim Crane Works wrongful termination lawsuit settled

April 22, 2013 11:59 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against Maxim Crane Works LP regarding wrongful termination of employment has been settled and dismissed. Jon Asbury was also named as a defendant in the suit. On June 5, an Agreed Dismissal Order was filed in … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination suit against Brand Energy Services settled

April 22, 2013 11:58 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A wrongful termination suit against Brand Energy Services was settled and dismissed last year. Bayer Corporation and Scott Blankenship, a safety officer for Brand Energy, were also named as defendants in the suit. The parties in the lawsuit … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, Wrongful Termination