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Ex-employee alleges retaliatory discharge
LOGAN—A Logan County man is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful employment practice and retaliatory discharge following the plaintiff’s successful worker’s compensation benefits claim.
Former maintenance technician claims disability discrimination in job loss
LOGAN—A Logan County resident is suing a Delaware-based business doing business in Holden along with its maintenance supervisor, claiming violation of the WV Human Rights Act in his job termination following surgery in 2013.
Logan Co. man charges auto dealer with deception
LOGAN — A Logan County man is suing a Danville automobile dealership claiming breach of contract in the 2015 repossession of his new vehicle. David Justice filed a grievance against Boone Motor Sales Inc. d/b/a Stephens Auto Center in Logan Circuit Court, asserting violation of West Virginia consumer and credit law in his March 2015 purchase agreement for a vehicle from the defendant. According to the filing, the plaintiff signed paperwork including a contract and a credit applicatio
Equipment provider claims shareholder withheld payment to mine
WINFIELD — A Putnam County company is suing a Delaware-based mining operation doing business in West Virginia along with its owner, claiming fraud and breach of contract in its failure to pay funds owed in an undated dispute. Stacy Equipment and Repairs Inc. filed a grievance against New Trinity Coal Inc. of Mingo County and Rakesh Kapur of New York, NY, the company’s major shareholder, in Putnam Circuit Court June 1, asserting breach of contract. According to the filing, the parties entered i
Dermatology procedure results in extra fallout when man faints, falls from table
LOGAN—A Logan County resident is suing a dermatologist and his business, alleging medical malpractice when a 2013 treatment procedure led to unanticipated injuries from a fall. Jarron Gore filed a complaint against Beckley Dermatology d/b/a Dermatology Associates and Surgery Center in Logan Circuit Court June 18, asserting negligence in August 2013 when he sought treatment. According to the filing, Gore presented to the defendant to have a spot or lesion removed from his hand on Aug. 19, 2013.
Engineering firm brings surveyor to court alleging money owed
GLENVILLE—A Putnam County company filed suit against Gilmer County business claiming breach of contract in 2012 Triad Engineering Inc. of Scott Depot filed a grievance against Smith Land Surveying Inc. of Glenville in Gilmer Circuit Court June 8, asserting breach of contract in a December 2012 service agreement. According to the filing, Triad contracted with the defendant to render engineering services on its behalf in or prior to December 2012.
Kroger customer litigates over unspecified hazardous conditions
NEW CUMBERLAND—A Pennsylvania resident filed suit against a national grocery chain, claiming personal injury when he patronized its Hancock County location in 2014. Matthew A.
Diabetic ATV driver sues when allegedly struck, hurled into stream
RIPLEY—A Jackson County resident filed suit against two organizations, a municipal entity, and one unidentified individual, claiming personal injuries as a result of vehicular negligence in a 2013 collision in Kentuck. Rex Redford Deal of Kenna sued Southern Jackson Public Service District of Ripley, Tri-State Pipeline Inc. of Barboursville, Boyles & Hildreth Consulting Engineers Inc. of Spencer, and John Doe in Jackson Circuit Court July 6, asserting negligence in a July 2013 crash. The suit
Daughter sues nursing home on mother’s behalf claiming substandard care
PRINCETON—A Raleigh County resident has filed suit on behalf of her mother against a Mercer County long term care facility claiming professional malpractice from 2013 to the present, citing broken bones and a general decline in the patient.
Landowner, business allege false water bills lasting a decade
NEW CUMBERLAND—A Hancock County corporation and property owner are suing a public utility, alleging fraud resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in a false series of invoices..
Dispatcher files suit against former employer and alleged molester
WHEELING—A Jefferson County, Ohio, resident filed suit against her employer claiming unlawful harassment and termination in a 2014 series of incidents allegedly involving overt sexual aggression by a co-worker. Robin Coleman of Dillonvale, OH, filed a complaint against CMS of Delaware Inc. d/b/a CMS Oil Field Services and Jeff Templin on June 22 in Ohio Circuit Court, asserting unlawful sexual harassment and retaliation in her November 2014 job dismissal. According to the filing, Robin Coleman
Homeowner sues Beckley water utility following property damage
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County resident filed suit against a utility company claiming negligence in property damage alleged to have been caused by the defendant in 2014. Charlotte Maynus filed a complaint against Beckley Water Company on June 17 in Raleigh Circuit Court, asserting negligence in an alleged incident of damage when the utility company was making repairs to the plaintiff’s property in February 2014. The suit states that on or about Feb. 10, 2014, when the defendant brought heavy equipme
School employee sues board of education over alleged employment law violation
KINGWOOD—A Preston County resident filed a lawsuit against a school jurisdiction claiming infringement of the Wage Payment and Collection Act and other state regulations in her 2015 job dismissal. Janelle Riggleman filed a grievance against Preston County Board of Education, June 18 in Preston Circuit Court asserting that she was not paid properly following her February 2015 discharge. According to the filing, the plaintiff was hired by the defendant on Oct. 10, 2014.
Development council alleges farmers defaulted on loan
ELIZABETH—A Wirt County municipal entity filed suit against a farm operation and its owners, claiming breach of contract in an alleged 2013 loan default. Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Planning and Development Council of Parkersburg filed a complaint against Nature’s Bounty Farms LLC, Brian L.
Couple battles State Farm following house fire claim
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County couple sued their insurance company claiming breach of contract in its alleged denial of coverage following an epic 2013 house fire. Douglas Lester and Donna Lester of Oceana filed a complaint against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company of Bloomington, IL, June 23 in Wyoming Circuit Court asserting a June 2013 breach of their homeowners’ insurance policy, originally purchased in June 2010 and renewed in June 2012. According to the filing, the plaintiffs’ home sustai
Widow litigates against health care business to obtain husband’s records
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County woman serving as estate administrator for her late husband filed suit against a Beckley-based company implicating breach of duty in matters related to her husband’s 2015 death. Linda Dempsey, estate executrix for Jack L.
Motorist sues tree company, driver over injuries alleged in crash
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County man filed suit against an individual driver and his employer claiming liability in the aftermath of a 2015 motor vehicle accident that resulted in physical injuries and loss of property for the plaintiff. William L.
Wheelchair-bound patient’s estate sues provider following head injury in transport
PRINCETON—A Mercer County estate executor filed suit against a medical transport company claiming negligence in a 2013 injury purportedly leading to a Bluefield man’s death. Regina Perfin filed a complaint as executor of the estate of John Perfin, deceased, against Stat EMS LLC June 18 in Mercer Circuit Court asserting negligence in a July 2013 transportation mishap. According to the filing, the plaintiff’s decedent was placed in an ambulance for non-emergency transport requested by the nursin
Couple takes construction company to court after truck runs onto property
RIPLEY—A Jackson County couple is suing an Ohio-based construction corporation and its owner, alleging negligence led to a truck causing to structural damage to the plaintiffs’ home.
Parents sue driver, employers for damages in daughter’s life-threatening injuries
WHEELING—An Ohio County couple filed suit on behalf of their daughter against two Pennsylvania firms doing business in West Virginia along with their employee, claiming vehicular negligence in a 2015 automobile accident. Prudence A.