Marian Johns News
Synergy Sand mechanic claims he was fired for reporting unsafe company vehicles
FAYETTEVILLE – Synergy Sand is facing a lawsuit filed by a former mechanic claiming over allegations he was fired in retaliation for reporting that some of the company's vehicles were unsafe to operate.
Williamson Memorial, Mingo Health Partners allegedly failed to pay for IT, purchase agreements
CHARLESTON – Williamson Memorial Hospital and Mingo Health Partners are facing a lawsuit over allegations they breached two agreements for medical supplies and IT services and owe more than $800,000.
Beckley heating, AC, electric company faces suit by supply company over allegedly unpaid bill
BECKLEY – A Beckley heating/AC and electric company is facing a lawsuit filed by an Ohio supply company over allegations it failed to pay for nearly $40,000 worth of merchandise.
Kanawha County couple alleges mold remediation contractor defrauded them, lied about being licensed
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple alleges a mold remediation repair company defrauded them by telling them their property needed unnecessary repairs, overcharged them for repair work and lied about being licensed.
Woman injured on Charleston street claims city's, road work company's negligence
CHARLESTON – A woman who was injured while walking on Court Street near Charleston's City Hall alleges her injuries were a result of the city and a company's failure to manage the area.
Appalachia Mining worker claims he was fired for filing workers' comp claim
WILLIAMSON – An Appalachia Mining worker who was injured on the job alleges he was fired because he filed a workers' compensation claim.
Fire, security system company claims Motel 6 owes more than $8,000
CHARLESTON – A Virginia fire and security systems company alleges a Charleston Motel 6 owes it more than $8,000 for its services.
Woman who suffered stroke-like symptoms sues manufacturer of recalled Hyoscyamine prescription drug
CLARKSBURG – The manufacturers and distributors of Hyoscyamine, a recalled prescription drug for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, are facing a suit filed by a Marion County woman who alleges the drug caused her to suffer from stroke-like symptoms and a seizure.
U.S. Department of Labor claims several West Virginia coal mines, preparation, wash plants failed to pay minimum wage, overtime
Several West Virginia surface and underground coal mines, preparation and wash plants are facing allegations by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that they paid their employees less than minimum wage and did not provide overtime pay.
Raleigh County couple sues General Motors for refund of Acadia
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County couple is suing General Motors over allegation their new Acadia's warranty was not honored by the automaker.
Man claims Select Portfolio inflated his home appraisal by more than $20,000 for financing agreement
CHARLESTON – A Marmet man alleges an inflated home appraisal by a lender caused him to enter into a financing agreement that exceeded his home's value.
Man claims temperature probe left in by River Cities Anesthesia nurse after surgery lodged in his stomach
River Cities Anesthesia PLLC is facing a lawsuit after a nurse anesthetist allegedly left a temperature probe in a patient which then became lodged in his stomach.
Parents of Tyler Consolidated High School student injured during class sues school board, substitute teacher
NEW MARTINSVILE – The parents of a sophomore high school student who was injured while working on a tractor tire in a vocational agriculture class have filed a suit against a teacher and the school board.
Jackson County ironworker alleges fall injuries caused by employer's negligence
FAYETTEVILLE – A Pennsylvania company is facing a lawsuit after a Jackson County ironworker fell off a bridge structure and the company was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for a "serious" safety violation.
Woman claims WesBanco allowed two mortgages to be taken out in her name without her knowledge
WHEELING – A Morgantown woman is suing WesBano Bank over allegations her ex-husband was allowed to take out mortgages in her name without her knowledge.
Man claims Ohio Valley Surgeon removed parts of his organs without confirming cancer diagnosis
WHEELING – A patient alleges surgeons removed his gall bladder and parts of his pancreas and stomach without first confirming a cancer diagnosis, making the procedures medically unnecessary.
Camper who fell in culvert at East Lynn campground alleges warning was not posted
HUNTINGTON – A Boone County woman who fell in a culvert at the East Fork Campground site in East Lynn alleges the site's operator failed to warn of the danger.
Army vet, wife claim illegal debt collection practices by Ocwen Loan Servicing
A U.S. Army veteran and his wife are alleging illegal debt collection and practices by Ocwen Loan Servicing.
54-year-old woman claims Union Carbide, Dow terminated her due to age, gender
CHARLESTON – A 54-year-old woman who resides in Kanawha County alleges she lost her job due to age and gender discrimination.
Mercer County man alleges Liberty Mutual wrongfully denied disability claims
WINFIELD– A Mercer County man who purchased a Liberty Mutual insurance policy through his employer alleges the insurer wrongfully denied claims to cover his disability.