Justin Anderson News
Two couples suing cities after sidewalk mishaps
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits are pending in Kanawha Circuit Court that blame two cities for not keeping their sidewalks in shape.
Man says business partner trying to have him deported
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man claims he invested in a candlewick business and now his partner is trying to have him deported.
Man sues over construction injury
CHARLESTON – A Winfield man is suing a local construction company over an injury he suffered while doing work at Barboursville Middle School.
Lawyer's alleged beating being investigated by federal grand jury
Wolfe CHARLESTON – A Charleston lawyer's claim that he was severely beaten by two West Virginia State Police troopers following his arrest for drunken driving is being investigated by a federal grand jury.
Appeals court turns down C&O Motors appeal
CHARLESTON – The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal judge's ruling that a Kanawha Valley car dealership is not entitled to damages because General Motors phased out Oldsmobiles.
Man says he doesn't have to register as a sex offender
CHARLESTON – A man convicted of a misdemeanor sexual offense in Clay County wants a judge to block the West Virginia State Police's attempt to require him to register as a sex offender.
Professor sues to stop presidential evaluation
CHARLESTON – A professor at New River Community and Technical College has sued the college to stop what he says in an illegal evaluation of its president.
Couple says they got a lemon from General Motors
CHARLESTON – A Braxton County couple is suing General Motors Corporation, claiming they got a lemon of a vehicle and the company refused to rectify the situation.
Manchin creates court commission
Manchin CHARLESTON – Keeping to a promise he made during his State of the State address, Gov. Joe Manchin has signed an executive order that creates a commission to study possible changes to the state's court system.
Supreme Court says police officers are public office holders
Workman CHARLESTON – West Virginia Supreme Court justices unanimously upheld a Harrison County judge's ruling that a Clarksburg police officer couldn't serve on a local police civil service commission because he held a public "office."
Man sues over boulder-related injury
CHARLESTON – A Buckhannon man is suing his employer and a co-worker over injuries he suffered while working at a strip mine on the border of Kanawha and Boone counties.
Calhoun mother, son sue school boards over alleged 'hazing'
CHARLESTON – A Calhoun County mother and her son are suing the county and state school boards over an alleged hazing incident that occurred in a football locker room.
Family sues state after they bury wrong remains
CHARELSTON – A Jackson County family is suing the West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner whom they blame for giving them a stranger's remains, which they buried thinking it was their young daughter.
Wayne woman, daughter sues over faulty base
CHARLESTON – A Wayne County mother and daughter are suing over the daughter breaking her leg while sliding into second base during a softball game.
Wrecker sues two trucking firms
CHARLESTON – A Handley wrecker service is suing two trucking companies, claiming neither has paid them for work.
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
March 23
Bill lays out intermediate appellate courts
Lane CHARLESTON -– Though it's not likely to pass this regular session, a piece of legislation introduced in the House of Delegates lays out the basic parameters of an intermediate appellate court system for the state.
Women sue mental health group over firings
CHARLESTON – Two women are suing a mental health group because they said they were fired and not paid back wages.
Supreme Court upholds decision in ATV death
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has upheld a Kanawha County judge's decision to excuse three individuals and an oil and gas company from a lawsuit over a boy's death while riding an all terrain vehicle.
Woman's estate sues estate of man who killed both in crash
CHARLESTON – The husband of a woman who was killed in a car crash in Jefferson when a Logan County man hit her station wagon head-on is suing the man's estate and the owner of the car he allegedly stole.