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Mother, son sue Frontier for car accident
WAYNE — A Fort Gay woman and her minor child are suing Frontier Communications for a car accident that caused injuries.
Judge sets schedule for Union Carbide undisclosed landfill lawsuits
CHARLESTON — A federal judge has set a schedule for several lawsuits that were combined involving Union Carbide.
Supreme Court says workers' compensation board rightfully reversed claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the state Workers' Compensation Board of Review's decision to reverse a claims administrator's decision in a disability claim.
Cabell County parents, student sue school system over religious revival
HUNTINGTON — The parents of several Huntington High School students who were allegedly forced to attend a religious revival are suing the Cabell County Board of Education and others.
Couple sues unknown designer, manufacturer for daughter's injury at Sky Zone
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing an unknown equipment designer on behalf of their teenage daughter.
Hotel developer sues Charleston Town Center owner, city for breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A hotel developer who purchased the former Sears property that is part of the Charleston Town Center is suing the city and mall owners for breach of contract.
Employee sues McDaniel Electric for fall from water tower
WILLIAMSON — A man is suing McDaniel Electric claiming it caused him to suffer severe injuries and damages when he fell from a water tower.
Supreme Court suspends attorney's license for six months
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of an attorney for six months following the recommendation of the Lawyer Disciplinary Board's Hearing Panel Subcommittee.
Grievance board reinstates Marshall professor's employment
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board sided with a Marshall University professor who was fired last year, and immediately reinstated her employment.
DNR wants alleged trespassing lawsuit dismissed
ELKINS — The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources wants a lawsuit alleging trespassing to be dismissed.
Sam's Club seeks to have lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON — Sam's wants a lawsuit filed against it alleging a woman was injured in one of its stores dismissed.
Supreme Court agrees that physician correctly determined hearing loss
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court agreed with the Workers' Compensation Office of Judges that a physician correctly following the requirements when determining a man's noise-induced hearing loss.
Supreme Court agrees with workers' compensation office on Clay Trucking employee's injury
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Office of Judges to reject a claim for benefits from a truck driver who struck a pothole.
Inmate says he was injured by metal shards on a toothbrush
CHARLESTON — A man is suing several correctional officers alleging he was denied care when he was injured by metal shards on a toothbrush.
Former employees sue Mylan, unions for breach of contract
CLARKSBURG — Two former employees filed a class action lawsuit suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals claiming it breached its contract with two sets of workers that it laid off in 2018 and in 2021.
Jenkins announces resignation from Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins formally announced his resignation today from the Supreme Court, saying that he wanted to return to the practice of law.
Kanawha judge invites couples to get married in her courtroom on Valentine's Day
CHARLESTON — In honoring the late circuit judge's spot she filled, Judge Maryclaire Akers is continuing Judge Charlie King's tradition of focusing on weddings for Valentine's Day.
Estate blames doctor after woman dies from taking drug to which she was allergic
CHARLESTON – A man blames a South Charleston urologist for his mother’s death after he prescribed her a drug to which she was allergic.
Man sues Charleston police pension fund for fraud, breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the city of Charleston's Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund for breach of contract.
Couple says county commission wrongfully terminated employee
WHEELING — A Valley Grove couple is suing the Ohio County Commission claiming wrongful termination of employment.