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Kanawha County Commission sues truck driver, employer for chemical spill
CHARLESTON — The Kanawha County Commission is suing a tractor-trailer driver alleging he and his employer are responsible for a chemical spill that caused issues in the county.
South Charleston residents challenge city ordinance on keeping chickens, bees
SOUTH CHARLESTON — Two South Charleston residents are frustrated with the city's property board and its denial to allow residents to own bees and chickens, despite having the knowledge and equipment to do so.
Four Points By Sheraton denies negligence allegations
CHARLESTON — Four Points By Sheraton denies the claims against it in a lawsuit by a flight attendant who claimed she was injured while staying at the hotel.
Man sues WVDOT for retaliatory discharge, agency denies allegations
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation has denied allegations against it in a complaint claiming an employee was retaliated against.
Kanawha judge continues Valentine's Day wedding tradition for another year
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers is continuing the late Judge Charlie King's Valentine's Day weddings tradition for a second year in honor of the King of Hearts himself.
Man sues loan servicer for errors, servicer denies allegations
HUNTINGTON — PHH Mortgage Corporation denied all claims in a lawsuit alleging it failed in handling a consumer's mortgage and nearly caused him to lose his home.
Kroger sued for wage violations
RICHMOND, Va. — A class-action lawsuit was filed in federal court in Virginia against Kroger by several employees, including those in West Virginia, alleging wage violations.
Law firm sues individual over fake Google review
WINFIELD — Klein & Sheridan is suing a person who left an alleged false Google review.
Man sues A&B Used Cars for work injury
CHARLESTON — A&B Used Cars denies all allegations against it in a lawsuit claiming it was responsible for a work accident.
Trial scheduled for Marshall discrimination suit
HUNTINGTON — A trial is set for November for a lawsuit against the Marshall University Board of Governors alleging discrimination.
Second lawsuit filed for gas leak, explosion
CHARLESTON — A second lawsuit has been filed against Mountaineer Gas Company for a gas leak and explosion that caused damages.
Couple sues Marshall University for infection from surgical procedure
HUNTINGTON — A couple is suing Marshall University Board of Governors alleging it deviated from the applicable standard of care after a surgical procedure.
Intermediate appellate court affirms decision to deny pre-existing injury claim for workers' comp benefits
CHARLESTON — The Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that a man's cervical facet injections claim was rightfully denied.
Intermediate court says man was rightfully awarded 5 percent disability
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals ruled that a man was rightfully awarded only 5 percent permanent partial disability.
Intermediate appellate court rejects workers' compensation claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals agreed with the rejection of a Wayne County Board of Education employee's workers' compensation claim, finding it non-compensable.
Woman sues physical therapy facility for injuries
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Advanced Physical Therapy for an injury she sustained in physical therapy.
Inmate sues WVDOC for excessive force injuries
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation claiming he was injured by a correctional officer.
Man sues mother's ex-husband's estate after he killed her, then himself
CHARLESTON — A man is suing the estate of the man who murdered his mother, claiming wrongful death and conversion.
Man sues anesthesiologist, others for injuries from surgical procedure
HUNTINGTON — A man is suing River Cities Anesthesia for injuries he sustained during spinal surgery.
Stevens Correctional Center inmate sues for excessive force
BLUEFIELD — A man who was incarcerated at Stevens Correctional Center is suing the McDowell County Commission and several correctional officers for excessive force and causing him injuries.