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Morrisey announces new opioid lawsuits, releases findings from DEA investigation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is filing two new opioid lawsuits against major pharmacy corporations and is releasing findings of a years-long investigation into the failure of the Drug Enforcement Administration. -
Accountant blamed for couple, business being audited by IRS
WINFIELD – A Raleigh County couple and a Putnam County business say an accountant wrongly filed federal taxes that forced them to pay back taxes, penalties and interest. -
Contractor says storage company owes it almost $2 million for work following fire
WINFIELD – A Colorado-based contractor has filed a nearly $2 million breach of contract suit against a Putnam County-based storage facility and others. -
Company claims Liberty Mutual failed to pay them for fire restoration services
WINFIELD — Liberty Mutual Insurance is facing a suit alleging it failed to pay for fire restoration services on one of its insured properties. -
Former American Tire Distributors employee claims he faced retaliation for testifying against company in age discrimination suit
WINFIELD — A former American Tire Distributors worker claims he was targeted for discipline and terminated because he testified against the company in an age discrimination suit. -
Woman says she was fired because of pregnancy
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing Appalachian Railcar Services claiming she was terminated from her employment when she returned to work after having her child. -
Supply company claims Ryan Environmental owes more than $160,000 for materials
WINFIELD – A Putnam County supplier claims Ryan Environmental owes more than $160,000 for materials and supplies. -
Woman sues Kia, auto dealership alleging Optima had numerous defects
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman is suing Kia Motors America and a West Virginia auto dealership claiming her new Kia Optima had numerous defects that were unrepairable. -
Former Ramaco employee claims he was fired for being in opioid addiction recovery
WINFIELD — A former Ramaco utility crew worker claims he was fired for being in opioid addiction recovery. -
Wanting more discovery, attorney calls Putnam school superintendent's testimony 'largely self-serving'
WINFIELD – Calling a deposition by the Putnam County superintendent of schools “largely self-serving,” an attorney says additional discovery is needed in a case about whether the county school board violated open meeting laws. -
Man sues Liberty Mutual for breach of contract
HUNTINGTON — A Mercer County man is suing Liberty Mutual Insurance Company alleging it misrepresented his policy to him and breached its contract. -
Woman who fell at Scott Depot church alleges knee injuries, seeks damages
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman who fell while attending a holiday program at a church in the county alleges the premises was not maintained in safe condition. -
Dana Container employee claims he was fired for complaints of working conditions after assault by co-worker
WINFIELD – A former Dana Container employee who was assaulted by a co-worker and suffered an eye injury alleges he was fired in retaliation for reporting the incident. -
Estate of former Putnam Center nursing home resident claims wrongful death
WINFIELD – The daughter of a man who formerly resided at Putnam Center nursing home and Teays Valley Center is claiming the facilities' negligence and his wrongful death. -
Former Rolling Meadows Place director alleges she was fired for complaining about understaffing, patient care
WINFIELD – The former executive director of a Scott Depot assisted living facility claims she was fired for expressing concerns over understaffing and its effect on patient care. -
Judge seems to be leaning toward dismissing case about Putnam school board violating open meetings law
WINFIELD – A Putnam Circuit Court judge stopped short of issuing a ruling in a civil lawsuit regarding the county’s school system being the only one to stay open during last year’s two-day work stoppage. But during a Jan. 24 hearing, Putnam Circuit Judge Phillip Stowers seemed to indicate he is leaning toward dismissing the complaint. -
FedEx removes Poca woman's lawsuit over Nitro collision to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against FedEx and others over alleged injuries stemming from a car accident was removed to federal court by the company. -
Former Teays Valley Assisted Living employee claims he was forced to quit because of harassment, illegal actions
WINFIELD – Teays Valley Assisted Living is facing a lawsuit by a former employee who claims he was forced to quit due to harassment and illegal actions by the facility. -
Driver injured in Putnam Co. collision file suit against tractor-trailer driver, employers
WINFIELD – A Poca woman injured when a tractor-trailer struck the passenger's side of her vehicle on Route 25 has filed a suit against the driver and his employers. -
Adult sues church, Awana club on behalf of child who was injured in group activity
WINFIELD – Mount Vernon Baptist Church is facing a negligence suit after a young boy's two teeth were broken during an Awana program activity at the church.