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Putnam man names 31 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A Putnam County man has filed a suit against 31 companies, claiming he suffered from asbestos exposure while working for Union Carbide.
Thomas, heart doctor sued for malpractice
Thomas Memorial Hospital is located in South Charleston. CHARLESTON - A Craigsville man has filed a medical malpractice suit against Thomas Memorial Hospital and one of the physicians who performed his heart surgery.
CAMC, elevator company named in lawsuit
CHARLESTON - A Putnam County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital after she was injured when stepping into an elevator after visiting a friend.
CSX, 46 other companies named in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A West Virginia man has filed a suit against 47 companies, claiming he was exposed to asbestos and other harmful dusts while working on the railroad.
Man says he was discriminated against on mine job
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against a local mining company, claiming he was discriminated against because of his race and religion.
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
April 17
Man says Verizon fired him because of back injury
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County man has filed a suit against Verizon after he was fired for missing work due to his back injury.
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
April 17
AP sues Supreme Court administrator over FOIA
Canterbury CHARLESTON - The Associated Press has filed a lawsuit over a Freedom of Information Act request against the administrative director of the West Virginia Supreme Court, seeking the phone records and visitor logs of one of the justices.
More settlements reached in Sago cases
CHARLESTON - More settlements are being reached in the suits filed by families of miners involved in the 2006 Sago Mine disaster.
Charleston attorney to argue before U.S. Supreme Court
Giatras CHARLESTON - A Charleston attorney will appear before the highest court in the land this fall, arguing a Second Amendment case that originated from a 2004 arrest of a Marion County man.
Captain D's moves suit to federal court, files countersuit
CHARLESTON - A case filed in Kanawha Circuit Court has gone to the federal level, with the defendant now bringing a suit against a girl who first sued them.
Beckley man sues Hooters after his chair broke
CHARLESTON - A Beckley man has filed a suit against Hooters, after he was injured when his chair broke during his meal.
Miner sues Massey, subsidiaries over brain injury
CHARLESTON - A local miner has filed a suit against the coal company where he was employed after he suffered a brain injury while working.
Man sues former employer, others in silicosis suit
CHARLESTON - A West Virginia man has filed a suit against his former employer, claiming he contracted silicosis after years of working as a rock drill operator.
Attorney files 12 asbestos lawsuits
CHARLESTON - Attorney David P. Chervenick has filed 12 separate asbestos lawsuits against 131 companies, seeking punitive damages for the plaintiffs and their families.
Downloading Marshall students must be identified, judge says
HUNTINGTON - Seven Marshall University students who allegedly downloaded music illegally must be identified, a federal judge recently told the school.
Hospital sued after woman slips on grease near cafeteria
Thomas Memorial Hospital is located in South Charleston. CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital after she was injured when she slipped on grease near the hospital's cafeteria.
Wayne woman says hospital to blame for mother's death
Cabell Huntington Hospital HUNTINGTON - A Wayne County woman has filed a suit against a local hospital, claiming her mother received poor care, which ultimately led to her death.
2004 gubernatorial candidate Warner sued for nonpayment
CHARLESTON - A Virginia man filed a suit against a former gubernatorial candidate, claiming he was not paid for services he performed.