Carol Ostrow News
Shopper blames Wal-Mart for slip and fall injuries
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman filed a lawsuit against a major retailer alleging multiple counts of premises liability in 2013.
Shopper blames Wal-Mart for slip and fall injuries
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County woman filed a lawsuit against a major retailer alleging multiple counts of premises liability in 2013. Ruth Ann Tate filed a complaint against Wal-Mart Stores East LP in Raleigh Circuit Court May 14, claiming negligence in a July 2013 shopping experience. According to the filing, the plaintiff was on the defendant’s premises located at 1330 Eisenhower Drive in Beckley on or about July 7, 2013 when she slipped and fell in a pedestrian walkway.
Fayette Co. couple invokes lemon law
BECKLEY — Claiming that their new motor vehicle may be life-threatening, a Fayette County couple filed a complaint against an automotive manufacturer May 13 in Raleigh Circuit Court rejecting their 2013 purchase contract.
Couple blames slippery hospital floor for injuries
LOGAN — A Cabell County couple filed suit against a hospital claiming liability in a 2013 event.
Homeowner blames mine for property damage
MADISON — A Logan County woman filed suit against a Delaware-based insurance company and its affiliate for liability in a 2014 mishap.
Homeowner seeks mine-related insurance coverage, alleging property damage
MADISON—A Logan County woman filed suit against a Delaware-based insurance company and its affiliate for liability in a 2014 mishap. Sue Ann Richardson of Chapmanville brought a complaint against Trumbull Insurance Company and The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. d/b/a The Hartford of Hartford, Connecticut and doing business in West Virginia on May 19 in Boone County Circuit Court, claiming liability in a May 2014 issue. According to the filing, the plaintiff has a homeowner’s insurance
Widower alleges nursing home’s negligence killed his wife
POINT PLEASANT—A Mason County widower is suing his wife’s nursing care facility, alleging medical malpractice caused her death.
Vendor sues carry-out businesses for non-payment
WHEELING—A Wheeling business is suing two Ohio food service companies and their owner, alleging breach of contract.
Contractor alleges client paid only half of bill
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County business is suing a Nicholas County construction company, alleging contract violation.
Mine whistleblower alleges wrongful termination
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County mine worker is suing his former employer, alleging wrongful discharge for speaking to state authorities.
Highway crash victim blames company, driver
LOGAN—A Logan County man is suing a company and its employee, alleging liability in a roadway accident he says caused him permanent damages.
Coal worker alleges company violated employment law.
LOGAN—A Kentucky man is suing his former employer, alleging discriminatory retaliation.
Widow blames city, couple for husband’s death from falling tree
MOUNDSVILLE—A Louisiana woman is suing a municipality and a Moundsville couple after her husband was killed by a falling tree on the couple's property.
Towing operator sued for flatbed fall
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock County woman has sued a towing company and its employee, alleging liability in a 2014 accident.
DEP seeks injunction against Fayette Co. facility
FAYETTEVILLE — A West Virginia state official has sued seeking injunctive relief against a private business.
Towing operator cited in flatbed fall
NEW CUMBERLAND—A Hancock County woman has sued a towing company and its employee, alleging liability in a 2014 accident.
State agency cites waste management facility for violations
FAYETTEVILLE—A West Virginia state official has sued seeking injunctive relief against a private business.
Former PSD worker alleges disability discrimination
GLENVILLE — A Gilmer County woman filed a lawsuit against a public utility department and three of its officers for alleged unlawful retaliatory discharge in a 2014 issue.
Man says he slipped, fell over boxes at Walmart
WHEELING — An Ohio County man filed a lawsuit against a major retailer for premises liability in a 2013 mishap.
Warehouse owner demands rent from lessee
WINFIELD — A Putnam County business filed a lawsuit against a lessee for breach of contract in a 2013 matter.