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AG’s office to assist WVU during rebid of media rights

May 15, 2013 10:00 AM
By John O'Brien

MORGANTOWN – An advisor from state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office will help West Virginia University as it rebids the media rights for athletic events. WVU issued its revised request for proposals on May 14, one month after Morrisey issued … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, State Attorney General

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

May 10, 2013 8:00 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

April 30 Karen Smyth v. Walgreens PA- Lance Rollo; J- N/A * Smyth seeks damages against Walgreens for injuries allegedly suffered as a result of a fall at the entrance to their store. Several tiles at the store entrance were … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

May 3, 2013 8:20 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

April 24 Michelle Tennant, representative of the estate of Nona Bombardiere v. In Touch and Concerned PA- Paul R. Cranston; J- N/A * Nona Bombardiere was a client of In Touch and Concerned. Bombardiere was blind with only one leg … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Woman sues In Touch & Concerned for mother’s death

May 2, 2013 8:55 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A woman is suing In Touch and Concerned Inc. after she claims it is responsible for her mother’s death due to one of its employees’ negligent conduct. On Dec. 14, 2011, ITAC provided transportation services to elderly and … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Mon County commissioner’s lawsuit against school board transferred

April 30, 2013 1:36 PM
By John O'Brien

CLARKSBURG – The Monongalia County Board of Education has removed a lawsuit filed against it by a county commissioner who also works in the school system to federal court. The board removed Tom Bloom’s lawsuit, originally filed April 11 in … Read More »

Federal Court, Monongalia County, News

Best Buy settles lawsuit brought by former employee over foot injury

April 29, 2013 1:59 PM
By John O'Brien

CLARKSBURG – A Marion County woman has settled her lawsuit against Best Buy that alleged she injured her foot while working a pallet jack. Jennifer N. Parrish agreed to settle her claims for an undisclosed amount, according to a dismissal … Read More »

Federal Court, Monongalia 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

Guidance counselor says Monongalia Board of Education violated Freedom of Speech

April 19, 2013 9:15 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown High School guidance counselor is suing the Monongalia County Board of Education after he claims it has violated his First Amendment rights. Barbara L. Parsons, Michael L. Kelly, Ron Lytle, Nancy Walker, Clarence Harvey Jr. and … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

April 19, 2013 8:00 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

April 11 Thomas Bloom v Monongalia County Board of Education, Barbara Parsons, Michael Kelly, Ron Lytle, Nancy Walker, Clarence Harvey Jr. and Frank Devano PA- William E. Ford III; J- Clawges * Bloom is presently employed as a high school … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Nabors Industries suit removed to federal court

April 18, 2013 10:00 AM
By Kyla Asbury

CLARKSBURG – A Monongalia County case involving Nabors Industries Ltd. has been removed to federal court. Nabors Well Services Co. and Jacob Rowan Forrest were also named as defendants in the suit. On July 11, 2012, Richard F. Detamore, who … Read More »

Federal Court, Monongalia 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

Regis Corporation accused of wage payment violations in class action

April 15, 2013 10:16 AM
By Kyla Asbury

MORGANTOWN – Two women, on behalf of all those similarly situated, are suing Regis Corporation after they claim it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Lori Ryan Davis was employed by Regis until Feb. 18, 2011, in … Read More »

Class Action, Monongalia County, News

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

April 12, 2013 8:00 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

April 5 Richard and Alice Westerman v. West Virginia University Board of Governors PA- Laverne Sweeney; J- N/A *Richard Westerman was employed as a maintenance worker for WVU and suffered a work-related injury in April 2011. He was unable to … Read More »

Monongalia County, News

Court says Unit Owners Association an adequate representative in Star City case

April 2, 2013 11:17 AM
By Nathan Bass

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled on six certified questions regarding the relationship between condominium owners and their unit owners association in a lawsuit alleging damages against various individuals and corporations involved in the construction and sale of … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, State Supreme Court

CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County

March 22, 2013 7:45 AM
By Donna K. Carlson

March 4 Mary Hanson, Administratix of the Estate of Cynthia Bittengle v. John Cruse PA- Daniel Cooper; J- Tucker *John Cruse says he was driving on Interstate 79 in Washington, Pa., when the car driven by Cynthia Bittengle in front … Read More »

Monongalia County, News