News from 2012
Former security guard settles lawsuit against Cabell Commission
HUNTINGTON – The woman who claimed intolerable work conditions at the Cabell County Commission has settled her lawsuit.
Cabell Huntington Hospital pays maximum in settlement
Cabell Huntington Hospital's emergency room entrance
Man says Bob Evans hostess called him an 'idiot'
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Bob Evans Farms, Inc., after he claims he was discriminated against by a hostess at one of its restaurants.
Former employee says Prestera wrongfully terminated her
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc., after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Former cardiology fellow says Marshall discriminated against him
HUNTINGTON – A former cardiology fellow is suing the Board of Governors of Marshall University for allegedly terminating his employment based on his disability, race and religion.
Money seized in traffic stop the subject of civil action
MADISON - A routine road patrol stop developed information about crack cocaine trafficking, according to court records.
Man wants Boone Board of Education to boost salary
MADISON - Attorney Bobby R. Hale of Madison, representing himself, filed for a writ of mandamus in Boone Circuit Court to compel the Boone County Board of Education and its superintendent to properly compensate him for services as a "Plumber II."
Supreme Court upholds Rowlesburg mayoral election results
CHARLESTON – A divided state Supreme Court has upheld the results of a disputed election in Preston County.
Fayette deputies accused of beating disabled man
CHARLESTON – Four Fayette County deputies are accused of beating up a disabled man and later dropping him off at his home without providing him any medical treatment.
Settlement with AIG will let woman keep home
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman and AIG Federal Savings Bank have reached a settlement that will allow to her repurchase her home.
Summers sheriff's department discloses terms of settlement​s
CHARLESTON – Nearly $100,000, a promotion and a new car were part of the terms in settling two civil rights lawsuits against the Summers County Sheriff’s Department.
Berkeley officials agree to rehire deputy acquitted of sexual abuse charges
MARTINSBURG – County officials have agreed to settle a deputy sheriff’s civil suit alleging wrongful termination by not only rehiring him, but also awarding him back pay.
Court upholds dismissal of Lewis man’s civil rights suit
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has agreed with a lower court’s decision that police did not use excessive force in subduing a Lewis County man, which resulted in him sustaining a broken ankle.
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