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Justices won't hear wind turbine appeal
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal filed by a Greenbrier County couple and a community-based group of West Virginia citizens opposing the construction of 124 wind turbines in southeastern West Virginia.
Women sue Huntington after van falls into sinkhole
HUNTINGTON – Two women have filed suit against the city of Huntington after they say the van in which they were riding collapsed through a sinkhole in one of the city's alleys.
Man sues daughter for theft
HUNTINGTON – A man who says his adult daughter stole his possessions from him, including more than $50,000 worth of money, is now suing his offspring.
Former manager says Sears discriminated against him
HUNTINGTON -– A man has filed suit against Sears and one of its managers, claiming he was forced to resign as a manager with the store after it allegedly refused to accommodate his physical disabilities.
Va. man sues bars after he drinks, injures self
MARTINSBURG -– A Virginia man is blaming two Bunker Hill corporations and their managers for an accident in which he was involved after drinking alcoholic beverages at their establishments.
Man blames builder for lien on home
HUNTINGTON -– A man says a builder made several mistakes in building his $400,000 home and has caused a mechanic's lien to be placed on the house because of the builder's failure to pay several subcontractors.
Ohio woman says hospital test left her in wheelchair
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio woman alleges she is confined to her wheelchair as she is no longer able to walk with a cane after a botched CT angiography.
Former mechanic blames Steel of W.Va. for injuries
HUNTINGTON – A former mechanic at Steel of West Virginia has filed suit against the company, alleging his lack of protective clothing while working with a torch caused his injuries during an explosion.
Berkeley man sues school board for character assassination
MARTINSBURG -- A man has filed suit against the Berkeley County Board of Education, alleging he deserves $1 million after he says the school board damaged his character by filing legal proceedings against him after he allegedly failed to pay for vehicles at an auction.
Insurer wants $20K from driver at fault in wreck
HUNTINGTON -- An insurance company is seeking more than $20,000 from the driver who it claims is at fault for an automobile accident.
Woman says wrong allergy shot sent her into shock
HUNTINGTON -- A woman says she underwent anaphylactic shock after doctors at University Family Allergy stabbed her with the wrong allergy shot.
Lowe's says it isn't to blame for woman's fall
CHARLESTON – A home improvement store denies it is responsible for causing a woman to trip over a low-lying pallet.
Sherwin-Williams wants defamation case dismissed
BECKLEY – Sherwin-Williams has asked the federal court to dismiss a case against it in which a Greenbrier County man claims a store employee made defamatory remarks against him.
Woman sues Sonic for drive-thru injury
HUNTINGTON – A woman has filed suit against a fast-food restaurant, alleging her finger was seriously cut while she was attempting to retrieve food passed to her through a drive-thru window.
Estate says companies to blame for man's fatal fall from bridge
WHEELING – The administratrix of a deceased man's estate has filed suit against Armstrong Steel Protectors and The Velotta Company, blaming them for not equipping the man with proper gear to prevent him from falling off a 50-foot bridge.
Putnam woman's wrongful firing suit dismissed
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman's complaint against her former boss and employers in which she alleged she was fired because of her reports of sexual harassment and illegal conduct has been dismissed.
Appalachian Power says it shouldn't have to pay punitives for man's firing
CHARLESTON – Appalachian Power Company claims it should not have to pay punitive damages to a man who filed a lawsuit against it after he says a faulty security gate arm got him fired.
Insurer wants $150K for fan-related fire
CLARKSBURG -- An insurance company says it was forced to pay a lumber company and a neighboring business more than $150,000 after a fire erupted in the building, caused by a defective exhaust fan.
Couple accused of kidnapping sues police
CHARLESTON – A couple publicly accused of kidnapping their grandchild claim they did nothing wrong and are now accusing police of beating the man, unlawfully arresting them and holding them in jail without providing them needed medication.
Minn. company wants more info from former employee
BECKLEY – A Minnesota company is asking its former employee to supply it with more information after he filed a suit against the company for its alleged violation of a public policy when it laid him off.