Robert Hadley News
Driver faults another motorist for injury accident on Route 19
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County woman is suing another driver and his insurance carrier for allegedly injuring her in a chain-reaction car wreck.
Company says six-figure payment is overdue on work performed at oil well
CHARLESTON – An excavation firm is suing a client in a dispute involving payment for work on an oil and gas project.
AutoZone wants to move wrongful termination suit to federal court
BECKLEY – Retailer AutoZone Inc. says a former employee’s retaliatory discharge case should be tried in federal court, rather than state court, where it was originally filed.
Class-action suit accuses mine of breaking employment law
BECKLEY – A Wyoming County miner says his former employer violated federal law by closing a mine and laying him and his co-workers off without giving 60 days' notice.
Son blames mother’s health decline on facility’s negligence
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a nursing home’s alleged understaffing and lax supervision caused his 96-year-old mother to suffer catastrophic injuries that accelerated the decline in her overall health.
Insurer seeks recovery of $1.3M property damage claim
WEST UNION – A Virginia-based insurer is suing a firm for alleged negligent damage to a crane owned by a client.
Company wants collision case moved to federal court
MARTINSBURG – The defendant in a case of alleged reckless driving has petitioned to move the case from state to federal court.
Satellite TV provider wants personal injury case heard in federal court
MARTINSBURG – DISH Network, the defendant in a personal injury case, has petitioned to remove the lawsuit from state to federal court.
Bar patron cries foul in investment deal
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County woman is suing an area bar after a deal to make her a co-owner allegedly went sour.
Son blames father's decline and death on nursing home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says a pattern of poor care, abuse and neglect at HealthSouth Mountain View Rehab caused his father’s injuries and ultimately led to his death.
Nursing assistant blames work elevator for broken foot
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says a foot injury allegedly caused by a malfunctioning elevator door has hampered her ability to work and to care for her disabled son.
Retired officer petitions court for early retirement benefits
CHARLESTON – A retired officer with the Nitro Police Department says that although he is fully vested in the department’s pension program, the administrators are forcing him to wait until he reaches age 50 to receive benefits.
Landowners accuse oil, gas firm of contract breach
MOUNDSVILLE – A group of Marshall County landowners is suing an oil and gas exploration firm in a dispute over royalty payments.
Customer accuses satellite TV provider of negligence in ladder accident
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County man is suing a satellite TV provider for injuries allegedly caused by a technician during an installation at his home.
Patient blames manufacturers for drug’s alleged side effects
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing the makers of an osteoporosis drug for allegedly bringing the medication to market despite warnings it could cause broken bones and other serious side effects.
Receptionist blames firing on alleged discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was fired from her job because she requested time off for prenatal care.
Customer blames grocery chain for slip-and-fall injuries
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man is suing a supermarket chain for injuries he allegedly suffered from slipping on a rug in their store in Hurricane.
Woman’s stroke complications blamed on alleged treatment delay
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman says her doctor allegedly misdiagnosed her stroke symptoms, leaving her with paralysis and brain damage.
Son’s wrongful death suit blames hospital, nursing home for mother’s death
BECKLEY – A Fayette County man is suing a nursing home and a hospital for allegedly providing inferior care to his mother, hastening her death.
Motorist blames company for alleged injury accident
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman says a collision allegedly caused by another driver who struck her vehicle from behind left her with ongoing physical injuries.