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Man says woman hit him with car as he crossed street
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County man has filed suit against a Jefferson County woman, alleging he was walking across the street when she hit him.
Woman sues company, driver for relative's death
MARTINSBURG -- A Berkeley County woman has filed suit against Kable Excavating and one of its drivers, alleging a family member died in an accident after the Kable driver crossed the center line and collided with her family member's vehicle.
Monongalia man sues bar after he was attacked
MORGANTOWN -- A Monongalia County man has filed suit against a bar, its owner and an underage individual, whom he says attacked him after he was served alcohol.
Carmichael Equipment says trailer contract was voided
HUNTINGTON -- A farm equipment dealer has filed a lawsuit claiming it was denied exclusive dealership rights to sell and service trailers.
Doctors sue law firm, attorney over settlement
Dellinger HUNTINGTON -– Huntington Anesthesiology Group Inc. and five of its anesthesiologists have filed suit against a law firm and one of its, alleging they were forced to pay a settlement they had not agreed to pay.
Lincoln men say newspaper articles damaged their names
HUNTINGTON -- Two Lincoln County men claim their reputations have been damaged because of numerous newspaper articles accusing them of election and campaign law violations.
Federal judge backs teachers' union push to stop Kanawha's random drug tests
Goodwin CHARLESTON -- The Kanawha County Board of Education will not be able to randomly drug test teachers, thanks to a preliminary motion granted Monday by U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin.
Plants has big plans as Kanawha prosecutor
Plants CHARLESTON -- Indicting criminals without delay and getting younger attorneys more involved in the circuit court level are two goals for newly elected Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants.
Supreme Court creates state jail task force
Canterbury CHARLESTON -- The state Supreme Court has established a seven-person compliance commission charged with the task of creating a long-term plan to address the state's overcrowded jail population.
Sergeant doesn't want lie detector test at hearing board
CHARLES TOWN -– A Jefferson County sheriff's sergeant has asked that a lie detector test not be allowed in front of a hearing board that is expected to rule on formal charges alleging the sergeant had sexual relations with a co-worker while he was supposed to be working.
County school boards await outcome of Kanawha teacher drug test suit
CHARLESTON -- The outcome of a suit a state teachers union filed against the Kanawha County Board of Education after it elected to randomly drug test teachers is extremely important, the president of the union said.
Kanawha officials sue to gain entrance to Sissonville trailer park
Carper CHARLESTON -- In a last-ditch effort to clean up a trailer park in Sissonville, Kanawha County officials have gone to circuit court requesting permission to gain entry to the park.
Cabell woman sues Huntington police for son's death
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman has filed suit against the city of Huntington and unspecified Huntington police officers, alleging her son was killed after police beat him during a traffic stop.
Hurricane couple sues after woman's botched surgery
WINFIELD – A Hurricane couple has filed suit against University Physicians and Surgeons and one of its doctors, alleging misplaced wires were stabbing the woman after a surgery.
WV CALA leader criticizes Workman fundraiser
Workman CHARLESTON -- The head of a statewide legal reform group has criticized a fundraiser supporters of newly elected Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman held to help her pay off campaign debts of $78,982.
Steel of W.Va. seeks more than $500K for failed transformer
HUNTINGTON -– Steel of West Virginia claims it lost more than $500,000 in profits and in costs for repairs after a transformer at its plant failed.
Woman sues after plate fell on her foot at Big Lots
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County woman has filed suit against Big Lots stores, alleging she was injured after a plate fell on her foot.
AG's office files Fair Housing Act suit for two Berkeley families
MARTINSBURG – Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has filed a state Fair Housing Act suit on behalf of a black and a white Falling Waters family against another Falling Waters family, alleging the black family members were receiving violent threats, including cars being driven quickly toward their 6-year-old son, because of their race.
Suit could force motorcycle track to close
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County motorcycle track may be forced to close if a judge finds in favor of a suit seven residents filed against the track complaining about its noise and pollution levels.
Former Kanawha magistrate new leader of state system
CHARLESTON -- Former Kanawha County magistrate Janie Moore will serve as the new administrator for the state's magistrate court system.