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Car owner litigates against dealership alleging fraud
WHEELING—An Ohio County resident filed suit against an automobile dealership claiming several counts of unlawful conduct in a 2014 denial of coverage for his allegedly warranted vehicle. David E.
Former nursing home resident faults facility with failure
WHEELING—An Ohio County resident filed a lawsuit against numerous related healthcare enterprises, an administrator and unnamed staffers alleging substandard care during her stay at the defendant’s facility. Rebecca Krumski sued Guardian Elder Care at Wheeling LLC d/b/a Peterson Rehabilitation Hospital and Geriatric Center a/k/a Peterson Healthcare and Rehabilitation Hospital; Guardian LTC Management Inc. d/b/a Guardian Elder Care; Guardian Elder Care LLC; Barbara K.
Consumer charges dealership with unlawful reclamation
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County resident filed suit against a local automobile dealership complaining of unlawful seizure in an “an abrupt, illegal, and unfair repossession” in 2014. Robert Cook of Beckley filed a complaint against Grant S.
Couple alleges trespass, timber theft by logging firm
RIPLEY—A Jackson County couple is suing a timber company, alleging various incidents of property breach.
Distressed worker claims disability discrimination in job loss
WHEELING—An Ohio County citizen filed suit against a Kentucky corporation doing business in WV, alleging negligent infliction of emotional distress and violation of state employment law during his 2014-15 employment period. Kelly Gannon of Wheeling filed a complaint against Star Mine Services June 22 in Ohio Circuit Court asserting that his employer unlawfully terminated him in January 2015 because of a past addiction which he claims did not affect his job performance. The suit states that Gan
Dirt biker blames CSX, others for injuries
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County couple filed suit against two companies and two individuals claiming liability in a 2013 dirt bike accident on their joint property that allegedly debilitated the husband.
State Farm agent sues over assistant’s job move
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County insurance professional is suing a competitor and its principal, alleging liability in a work dispute that he says hurt his business.
Woman accuses nursing home of neglect
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County woman is suing a Kanawha County-based long-term care facility, alleging negligence in her mother’s care that she says led to medical complications.
Miner alleges employer broke law following injury
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County miner is suing two mining companies, alleging employment law violation in a workers’ compensation case.
Former judge alleges libel, malicious prosecution
PINEVILLE — A former judge is suing a municipal corporation, alleging libel and slander.
Couple invokes lemon law in Chevy purchase
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County couple is suing General Motors, demanding a refund for a vehicle that allegedly demonstrated atypical noises, smells, leaks and malfunctions.
Customer blames grocer after slip and fall
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County woman is suing a grocery business, alleging premises liability in a fall that incapacitated her.
Dirt biker blames property owners for injuries
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County couple filed suit against two companies and two individuals claiming liability in a 2013 dirt bike accident on their joint property that allegedly debilitated the husband. Presley A.
Miner alleges employer broke law following injury
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County miner is suing two mining companies, alleging employment law violation in a workers’ compensation case.
Daughter alleges nursing home neglect in mother’s treatment
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County woman is suing a Kanawha County-based long-term care facility, alleging negligence in her mother’s care that she says led to medical complications.
State Farm agent alleges breach of contract in assistant’s job move
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County insurance professional is suing a competitor and its principal, alleging liability in a work dispute that he says hurt his business.
Former funeral home worker accuses owners of hostility, sexual harassment
BECKLEY—A Raleigh man filed suit against a funeral home and its owners, claiming liability in a 2015 series of extreme workplace incidents that allegedly violated employment law and left the plaintiff shaken. Brian Snuffer of Oceana filed a lawsuit against Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Homes Inc. (R&Q), David Quesenberry and Michael Quesenberry, all of Beckley, in Raleigh Circuit Court May 29 alleging assault and harassment. According to the filing, the plaintiff was employed by R&Q until he re
Former funeral home worker accuses owners of hostility, sexual harassment
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County man filed suit against a funeral home and its owners, claiming liability in a series of extreme workplace incidents that allegedly violated employment law and left the plaintiff shaken.
Landowner blames mine for surface damages
MOUNDSVILLE — Claiming unlawful impairment of his land, buildings and natural resources, a Marshall County property owner filed suit against a Canonsburg, Pa., coal mining company claiming property damage in 2013-2014.
Mine whistleblower alleges wrongful termination
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County mine worker is suing his former employer, alleging wrongful discharge for speaking to state authorities.