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Fruth Pharmacy lawsuit loses one plaintiff, defendant files motion to find out why

May 17, 2013 10:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against Fruth Pharmacy for failing to warn about medications has lost one plaintiff after she decided to voluntarily dismiss herself from the case. The pharmacy now wants to know why. During her deposition, a plaintiff known … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Shepherdstown Observer publisher’s case against Tennant dismissed

May 17, 2013 10:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against Secretary of State Natalie Tennant filed in 2010 by Shepherdstown Observer’s publisher was dismissed last year after there was no activity with the lawsuit for more than one year. Circuit Judge Charles E. King Jr. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

No injunction for GWHS senior suing over abstinence-only school assembly

May 17, 2013 9:20 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A George Washington High School senior is suing Kanawha County Schools for presenting an abstinence-only mandatory school assembly and not following the county-wide “Reducing the Risk” curriculum. George Aulenbacher, individually and in his official capacity as principal of … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Former resident sues Genesis Healthcare for nursing home negligence

May 17, 2013 9:15 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Genesis Healthcare LLC for injuries she suffered while she was a resident in New Martinsville Healthcare Center. Sunbridge Care Enterprises Inc.; Sunbridge Mountain Care Management Inc.; John Does 1 through 10; and Unidentified Entities … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Woman blames Grumpy’s Grille for husband’s death

May 17, 2013 9:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Grumpy’s Grille after she claims it is responsible for her husband’s death. Jeffrey T. Kemp was also named as a defendant in the suit. On Sept. 21, Donald Hugle was a patron at Grumpy’s, … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Morrisey hopes to add another company to lawsuit over Va. title loans

May 17, 2013 9:00 AM
By John O'Brien

CHARLES TOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is seeking to add a third company making title loans in Virginia to a lawsuit that alleges the loans are being illegally made to West Virginians. On April 26, Morrisey’s office asked … Read More »

Jefferson County, State Attorney General

Fayette Co. couple sue McDonald’s for car accident

May 17, 2013 9:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A Fayette County couple are suing McDonald’s USA LLC for a car accident that caused severe injuries. Arbutus Beaver, McDonald’s Corporation and McDonald’s Restaurants of West Virginia Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit. On June … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County

May 17, 2013 8:45 AM
By Toni L. Milbourne

May 1 Rex Drummond vs. Leonard McComber PA-Peter A. Pentony; J-David Sanders *Plaintiff claims that on May 4, 2011, the defendant slammed his vehicle into the back of Plaintiff’s vehicle. Plaintiff allegedly suffered serious and permanent injuries as well as … Read More »

Jefferson County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County

May 17, 2013 8:40 AM
By Kyla Asbury

April 15 Katelyn McKensie Campbell vs. George Aulenbacher, individually and in his official capacity as principal of George Washington High School; Ronald Duerring, in his official capacity as superintendent of Kanawha County Schools; and Kanawha County Schools PA- Michael O. … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

Tobacco trial verdict reached, one claim in plaintiffs’ favor

May 16, 2013 10:50 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A jury has found that approximately 700 plaintiffs in a nearly four-week long mass litigation tobacco trial proved only one of six claims after it deliberated for four hours. A Kanawha County jury on Wednesday found that the … Read More »

Kanawha County, News

PERSONNEL FILE: Bowles Rice welcomes new associate, announces attorney admissions

May 16, 2013 9:53 AM
By Staff Reports

PARKERSBURG – Attorney Ryan J. Kent has joined the Parkersburg office of regional law firm Bowles Rice LLP. He will serve as associate, practicing in the areas of energy, oil and natural gas, real estate, and tax. Kent received his … Read More »

News, Personnel File

CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County

May 16, 2013 9:36 AM
By Kyla Asbury

May 3 SWVA Inc. vs. SIC Lazaro U.S. Inc. PA- Arnold J. Janicker, Allison Subacz; J- David M. Pancake * SWVA shipped goods to SIC on at least five occasions and SIC allegedly failed to pay for the goods in … Read More »

Cabell County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Wayne County

May 16, 2013 9:34 AM
By Kyla Asbury

May 7 David Francis vs. City of Kenova Police Department PA- Paula L. Harbour; J- James H. Young Jr. * Francis was employed by the defendant. He claims he was employed as captain and the highest ranking member of the … Read More »

News, Wayne County

Woman files class action suit against Prima Marketing

May 16, 2013 9:16 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Prima Marketing LLC for violating the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act in a class action suit. Prima is doing business as Prima 7-11 #5722 and Prima 7-11. The other defendants named … Read More »

Class Action, Kanawha 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