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Pain patch led to man's death, estate claims
CHARLESTON – The administrator of a deceased man's estate has filed suit against a major drug manufacturer, alleging he died after he was exposed to a lethal amount of fentanyl through a prescribed pain patch.
Canadian company didn't fulfill coal agreement, Arch claims
CHARLESTON -- A Missouri coal-selling company has filed suit against a Canadian steel manufacturer, alleging it did not accept or purchase an agreed-upon amount of coal.
Mine filter company sues former president
CHARLESTON – One of the self-proclaimed leading manufacturers of mining filters is suing its former president, saying he stole money, confidential information and employees from it in order to start his own competing business.
Resort says nearby pub's sign is too similar
MARTINSBURG – A Hedgesville resort and conference center says its customers have been mistaking it for a restaurant and pub with a similar name located only three miles away.
Woman says doctors missed her breast cancer
BLUEFIELD -- A Northfork woman says doctors at Community Radiology of Virginia failed to diagnose her with breast cancer after an imaging test.
Ex-Golden Corral worker claims racial discrimination
CLARKSBURG -- A former Golden Corral employee is suing the restaurant and two of its managers, alleging racial discrimination forced him to quit his job.
Ex-Grant school superintendent goes to court to get job back
ELKINS -- The superintendent of Grant County Schools has filed a complaint in federal court in an attempt to override the school board's decision to terminate her from her job.
Woman says uterine device caused problems
HUNTINGTON -- A woman and her husband say the woman experienced significant pain after a medical device was implanted into her uterus.
Inmate seeks $3M for injuries
CHARLESTON – A federal inmate is seeking more than $3 million over prison employees' alleged refusal to treat the prisoner's multiple injuries, including torn ligaments in his knees and a broken finger.
Wheeling doctor says he's not responsible for woman's eye problem
WHEELING – A Wheeling doctor contends he made the correct conclusion after a woman accused him of misdiagnosing her eye condition, causing permanent damage to her eyesight.
Parents say Danville officer wrongly arrested son
CHARLESTON – The parents of a juvenile have filed suit against Danville and one of its police officers, saying their son was mistakenly identified and wrongfully arrested as he was jogging down the street.
Woman wants more money for natural gas
BLUEFIELD – A Monroe County woman is seeking more than $1 million after she says she has not received enough money from natural gas entities, even though her land is not producing natural gas.
N.C. man says stepmother took $600,000 after father's death
CHARLESTON – A North Carolina man is suing his stepmother, alleging she took more than $600,000 from his joint bank account with his father after his dad died.
Drug maker, pharmacy say Fentanyl case should be removed or dismissed
BLUEFIELD -- A drug manufacturer and a pharmacy are alleging a case in which a deceased woman's sister claims she died due to a defective fentanyl patch should be removed to federal court if it is not dismissed.
N.J. couple say animal cruelty reports were false
MARTINSBURG – A New Jersey couple who owns a Mineral County farm is seeking more than $70,000 combined in two federal lawsuits after they say false reports of animal cruelty were made against them.
Assisting living center says employee spread rumors of rape
WHEELING – An assisted living center is suing one of its employees for allegedly spreading rumors that an older man residing at the facility raped a woman.
Illinois company says power companies destroyed key evidence
WHEELING – An Illinois corporation has filed suit against three power companies, alleging the companies destroyed evidence that was vital to the corporation's ability to defend itself in a lawsuit.
Inmate wants $1M from N.Y. lawyer
CLARKSBURG -- A West Virginia inmate is seeking $1 million from a New York lawyer who he says won't inform him of what happened to $12,000 police took from his car during a routine traffic stop.
Another ATV rollover suit filed against Yamaha
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia resident has filed a lawsuit against a prominent ATV manufacturer, alleging his minor daughter was injured after their four-wheelers flipped.
Man says he was discriminated against after work accident
WHEELING – A Wellsburg man has filed suit alleging his supervisors treated him differently and discriminated against him after he was seriously injured when an SUV ran over him.