News from October 2016
Financial business alleges tire company owes nearly $75,000
WINFIELD — A financial institution is suing a Putnam County tire business, alleging it owes nearly $75,000.
Motorist blames Ceredo law enforcement for causing crash
WAYNE — A Wayne County woman is suing the city of Ceredo and a city employee, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Couples accuse chemical plant owner of failing to control hazardous wastes
WHEELING — Two Wetzel County couples are suing a chemical plant owner, alleging failure to manage and control hazardous chemicals.
Woman sues Community Health Association for husband’s death
WINFIELD – A woman is suing Community Health Association after she claims it is responsible for her husband’s death.
Minor sues Mercer County Board of Education for injuries
PRINCETON – A minor is suing Mercer County Board of Education, by her father, after she was injured while in the board’s care.
Man sues Glade Springs Resort for wrongful termination
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing Glade Springs Resort for wrongfully terminating his employment.
Kanawha County residents allege state police violated their rights
CHARLESTON — Two Kanawha County residents are suing the West Virginia State Police and officers, alleging excessive force, unlawful search and seizure.
Rehabilitation counselor accuses state agency of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Huntington man is suing a state agency, alleging discrimination in failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Pack line worker accuses former employer of discrimination
WHEELING — A Marshall County man is suing his former employer, alleging discrimination and wrongful or constructive eviction.
Customer accuses Dodge dealer of deceptive practices
RIPLEY — A Jackson County man is suing a Dodge manufacturer, dealer and lender, alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty.
Customer alleges Kroger breached contract settlement
MOUNDSVILLE — A Glen Dale woman is suing Kroger, alleging failure to comply with a settlement contract.
Father blames animal shelter operators for bulldog attack
HUNTINGTON — A Virginia man is suing Long Island animal shelter operators, alleging their negligence led to his son being attacked by a bulldog.
Dispatcher accuses Glen Dale of wrongful termination
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County woman is suing a municipality, alleging discrimination, hostile work environment and wrongful termination.
Morrisey endorsed by oil and gas association, coal association
CHARLESTON – Two energy-related groups have endorsed incumbent West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in his re-election campaign.
Millionaire Reynolds says he isn’t
What is it with Democrats and their inability to call things by their right names? Theft isn't theft. It's income redistribution. Riots aren't riots. They're protests. Even when it's a good thing, Democrats feel obliged to call it something else or deny that it is what it is. Like being a millionaire.
Morrisey deserves praise for defending W.Va. coal miners
CHARLESTON – For the last four years, no one has done more to defend our jobs, our industry and our West Virginia way of life than Patrick Morrisey, as our Attorney General.
Spending in West Virginia AG race nearing $10 million
CHARLESTON – As spending in the election for West Virginia Attorney General approaches $10 million, the name-calling and criticism between the two major-party candidates continues.
WVU professor tells U.S. Senate to stop 'War on Coal' talk
MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia University law professor hopes members of a U.S. Senate subcommittee who heard his testimony earlier this month will stop talking about the so-called "War on Coal" and concentrate instead on West Virginia's economic good.
Woman blames Putnam County EMS, others for husband’s death
WINFIELD – A woman is suing Putnam County Commission after she claims it is responsible for her husband’s death.
Woman sues Motel Sleepers Inc. for wrongful termination
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County woman is suing Motel Sleepers Inc. after she claims she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.