Mercer County Board of Education
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Teacher who paid for goods says vendor won't refund money after getting paid by school
HUNTINGTON – A Mercer County teacher who used his personal credit card to purchase $3,344 worth of electronic device products for the school board claims the owner of the Cabell County business who supplied the products won't refund his money despite also getting paid for the purchases by the school board. -
Three lawsuits filed against Mercer County Board of Education, officials for abuse of students
PRINCETON — Three lawsuits were filed against the Mercer County Board of Education alleging children were mistreated at Cumberland Heights Early Learning Center in Bluefield and an aide was retaliated against when she reported the incidents. -
Mercer County school board, teacher accused of negligence and child abuse
A child with autism is suing an education board and a teacher, citing alleged negligence, child abuse and other counts. -
Supreme Court says surgery request was rightfully denied
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a third right shoulder surgery was rightfully denied in workers’ compensation claim. -
Former employee alleges Mercer County Board of Education breached confidentiality
PRINCETON – A Pennsylvania resident formerly employed by a West Virginia school district alleges she has lost employment opportunities because of the district's online posting of board meeting minutes. -
Plaintiff appeals dismissal of Bible classes lawsuit
BLUEFIELD – One of the plaintiffs and her child are appealing the dismissal of a lawsuit against Mercer County Board of Education for its Bible in the Schools classes. -
Supreme Court upholds lower court’s decision in lawsuit against Mercer school board
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals upheld a decision made by Mercer Circuit Court in a lawsuit against the board of education for defamation. -
School board seeks to dismiss first amended complaint in Bible in the Schools lawsuit
BLUEFIELD – The Mercer County Board of Education has filed a motion to dismiss the first amended complaint filed by Freedom From Religion Foundation in a lawsuit attempting to remove the Bible in the Schools program from the county. -
Mercer Board of Education asks federal judge to dismiss Bible class lawsuit
BLUEFIELD – The Mercer County Board of Education has filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation attempting to end its Bible in the Schools program. -
Freedom From Religion Foundation sues Mercer school board over Bible classes
BLUEFIELD – The Freedom From Religion Foundation is suing Mercer County Board of Education, Mercer County Schools and Superintendent Deborah S. Akers over a Bible classes program in the public school system. -
Mother, son allege Mercer County school board caused injuries
PRINCETON — A Mercer County mother and son are suing the local school board and employees, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the son. -
Guardian sues Mercer school board for attack on special needs student
PRINCETON – The guardian of a special needs student blames the Mercer County school board and some employees for allowing the girl to be attacked by another special needs student. -
Minor sues Mercer County Board of Education for injuries
PRINCETON – A minor is suing Mercer County Board of Education, by her father, after she was injured while in the board’s care. -
Mother sues Mercer County school board for son’s injuries
PRINCETON – A mother is suing the Mercer County Board of Education after she claims it failed to implement her son’s Individualized Education Plan and it caused him injuries. -
Mercer school board accused of negligence in connection with sex-acts allegation
BLUEFIELD — A mentally impaired child and his mother are suing the Mercer County Board of Education, claiming gross negligence and reckless indifference in connection with alleged sex acts committed in a school bathroom. -
Suit accuses school board of reneging on contract
Two Mercer County residents claim that the Mercer County Board of Education caused them financial loss by reneging on a contract to lease the plaintiffs' real estate. -
Mercer woman says daughter wrongly denied access to play in school band
BLUEFIELD – A Mercer County woman has filed suit against the Mercer County Board of Education and some of its employees, alleging her daughter was wrongfully denied the opportunity to participate in band because of sexual harassment she endured from her peers.