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Child Advocacy Network kicks off fundraiser to help child victims of abuse
CHARLESTON – For the month of November, the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) is asking law enforcement and friends across the state to stop shaving.
U.S. Bank sues Crossings Mall owners over $13.65 million loan
CHARLESTON – U.S. Bank National Association has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Crossings Mall for the $13.65 million loan for the mall.
Man sues Precision CEO, other employee for wrongful termination
WHEELING – A man is suing the CEO of Precision LLC and another employee after he claims they wrongfully terminated his employment.
Man sues Central Supply Company for retaliation, wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Central Supply Company of West Virginia for wrongfully terminating his employment because he was on medical leave for one week.
Couple blames Antero Resources for fire, damages
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing Antero Resources Corporation after they claim it was responsible for a fire that caused an employee severe burns and injuries.
Woman sues Loved Ones In Home Care for FLSA violations
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Loved Ones In Home Care after she claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Former students sue boarding school for alleged abuse
CHARLESTON – Nine lawsuits have been filed by former students of a boarding school alleging they were abused during their stay at the school.
Woman sues for injuries sustained at Chester post office
WHEELING – A woman is suing Hiler Buffalo after she claims she was injured at the post office when it allegedly failed to properly maintain a handrail.
Case involving flash fire on natural gas well pad moved to federal court
WHEELING – A couple is suing Stone Energy Corp. after they claim injuries were sustained during a flash fire. Stone owned, operated and controlled a natural gas well pad in New Martinsville known as “Howell Pad,” according to a complaint filed Sept. 12 in Wetzel Circuit Court and removed to federal court on Oct. 5.
Outback Steakhouse dishes case removed to federal court
BLUEFIELD – A couple is suing Outback Steakhouse after they claim it was responsible for injuries sustained at the restaurant. OSI Restaurant Partners and Jane Doe were also named as defendants in the suit.
Mingo Co. school board injury case removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Mingo County Board of Education after she claims her daughter is discriminated against because of her disability.
Class action lawsuit filed against Raleigh Heart Clinic for bloodborne illness
BECKLEY – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Raleigh Heart Clinic after the class members claim they were exposed and contracted bloodborne illnesses from the clinic.
Shower fixture injury case removed to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit filed against Choice Hotel International alleging injuries from a shower fixture has been removed to federal court.
Jackson Taylor Contractors sues Asphalt Contractors & Site Work for breach of contract
CHARLESTON – Jackson Taylor Contractors is suing Asphalt Contractors & Site Work for breaching its contract.
Father, daughter sue Ditech Financial for negligence
BECKLEY – A father and daughter are suing Ditech Financial after they claim it was negligent and caused them damages.
Woman blames DISH Network for house fire
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing DISH Network after she claims improperly installed equipment caused her home to catch fire.
Woman accuses Raleigh General Hospital of wrongful termination
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Raleigh General Hospital for after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Female inmate says Mingo Co. bailiff forced her to perform sexual acts
WILLIAMSON – A former inmate claims a Mingo County court bailiff forced her to perform sexual acts while he was in uniform.
Capson Physicians Insurance sues physician involved in Hepatitis lawsuits
WHEELING – Capson Physicians Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Roland F. Chalifoux for multiple lawsuits filed against him regarding blood-borne pathogens. Valley Pain Management was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Bible Baptist Church sues insurance company for refusing to provide coverage
CHARLESTON – Bible Baptist Church is suing Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company after it claims the insurance company has failed and refused to provide coverage under a policy of insurance.