Justin Anderson News
Judge halts WVU hearing
MORGANTOWN – A circuit judge has blocked the scheduled academic misconduct hearing for former West Virginia University Provost Gerald Lang, ruling that three lawyers involved in the process have conflicts of interest.
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
April 13
Man suing doctor for alleged surveillance of children
CHARLESTON – A man is suing a licensed osteopathic physician for allegedly spying on the man's children while they undressed.
Man says cable installer 'systematically' got rid of black employees
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man says he was fired from his job installing cable because he is black.
Two sue trucking firms over firings
CHARLESTON – Two men are suing trucking firms that work together to haul coal, claiming they both were fired for complaining about the shoddy conditions of the coal trucks.
Couple sues over loose water meter cover
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple is suing a major water company, saying a loose water meter cover caused serious injuries to the woman.
Jockeys fighting suspensions, fines
CHARLESTON – A group of jockeys at Charles Town Races and Slots are suing the West Virginia Racing Commission, saying they were unjustly suspended over allegations they cheated during weigh-ins.
DuPont, Lucite agree to $2M fine
CHARLESTON – Pending public comment and approval of a federal judge, a DuPont and Lucite International have agreed to pay $2 million in fines related to violations of the state and federal pollution laws at a sulfuric acid regeneration plant in Belle.
Ohio man sues after falling through skylight
HUNTINGTON – An Ironton, Ohio, man is suing his employer after he fell 20 feet through a skylight and landed on his head.
Woman sues dealership after man falls on her
HUNTINGTON – The lack of a handrail on some steps at a Cabell car dealership is to blame for a man falling on top of a woman and injuring her, according to a lawsuit.
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
April 3
Judge approves Aracoma plea
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has approved a plea in a government case against a coal company in the deaths of two miners.
Man claims job led to asthma
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man is suing his former employer and the makers of industrial lubricants and fluids, claiming the vaporized substances used in his job left him with asthma.
Correctional officer says discrimination started after run-in with warden's wife
CHARLESTON – A correctional officer at Mt. Olive Correctional Center says that after a run-in with the warden's wife, he's been discriminated against.
Widow says doctor missed start of cancer in husband
MARTINSBURG – A woman claims her husband's doctor misdiagnosed a lump in her husband's groin, which turned out to be a quick-spreading cancer.
Woman says Mercedes a lemon when going fast
CHARLESTON – A woman said she bought a brand new Mercedes-Benz and has had nothing but problems with it at high speeds.
Well search company claims another company stole their business
CHARLESTON – A company that specializes in finding abandoned gas wells and excavation says another company it hired to market their services ended up defaming them to customers and stole their business.
Elkview couple says they can't sell property
CHARLESTON – An Elkview couple says their former neighbors are blocking access to property they are trying to sell and want a judge to order them to stop.
Woman sues employer over slip on fryer oil
CHARLESTON – A Gauley Bridge woman is suing a Montgomery grocery store after she slipped on oil from a deep fryer in the store's deli.
Couple sues railroad over ruined fishing cabin
CHARLESTON – A couple says an improperly maintained railroad ruined their Fayette County fishing cabin with water damage.