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Recent News About Jacobs Law Office
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Man says he fell from Cabela's tree stand that was similar to recalled product
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was severely injured after his tree stand purchased at Cabela’s failed despite a similar stand had been recalled for safety issues. -
Couple sues Blue Creek Mining for work injury
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Blue Creek Mining because of a work injury. -
Justices affirm ruling, say state employees aren't owed money from payroll switch
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court has ruled a senior status circuit judge was correct in granting summary judgment to the state by rejecting an appeal from five state employees who claimed they were shortchanged by a payroll cycle change. -
Justices hear arguments regarding alleged state employee wage payment shortfalls
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will decide whether to remand a case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay. -
Supreme Court will hear state employees' pay case in March
CHARLESTON – A case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay will be heard by the state Supreme Court. -
After denial in circuit court, state employees file wage payment case in federal court
WHEELING – A case involving state employees who claim they were shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay is now in federal court. -
Judge rules state didn't shortchange employees in payroll system switch
CHARLESTON – A senior status judge has ruled that state employees were not shortchanged when the state switched from twice monthly to biweekly pay. -
Marmet residents seek compensation for property damage caused by raw sewage
CHARLESTON – Two Marmet residents allege the town has failed to compensate them for property damage caused by raw sewage and wastewater. -
Town of Glasgow is accused of water damage leading to mold growth in residents' home
CHARLESTON — A family is suing the town they live in, alleging their property was damaged by malfunctioning pipes. -
Wayne woman alleges physicians failed to provide all requested medical records
HUNTINGTON – A Wayne County woman alleges a Cabell County health care provider has not given her all of the medical records she has requested. -
Judge signs order allowing every state agency to be named as a defendant in payroll case
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has signed an order allowing every state agency to be listed as a defendant in a potential class action about wage payment for salaried state employees. -
Judge gives sides two months to work out details about state wage payment case
CHARLESTON – A senior status judge has given the parties in a potential class action about wage payment for state employees two months to try to work out details of the case. -
Woman in her 80s accuses Kanawha County restaurant of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a Kanawha County restaurant and supervisor, alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Family seeks damages from drivers, Lesco over I-77 collision
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston family allege they were injured in an auto accident on Interstate 77 because of the negligence of two other motorists. -
Former employee accuses Avis of pregnancy discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Avis, alleging gender discrimination and unlawful discharge. -
Customer claims rim on Cobalt air compressor was defective, caused injuries
CHARLESTON – A Cabin Creek man alleges he was injured by an air compressor he purchased at Lowe's. -
Former Bob Evans employees allege they are owed unpaid wages for off-the-clock work
CHARLESTON – Five former wait staff members of Bob Evans restaurants allege that they were required to work off the clock assisting in the kitchen or utensil preparation. -
Former employee accuses Wal-Mart of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Wal-Mart, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Former employee accuses tire business of wrongful discharge
WINFIELD — A Putnam County man is suing a tire business, alleging age discrimination and wrongful discharge. -
Health workers sue CAMC, claiming unpaid wages
Health workers are suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc., alleging violations of workers compensation acts that resulted in unpaid wages.