CHARLESTON – A lawsuit has been filed against Protective Life Insurance Company alleging it breached its contract with a woman and her late husband. Dai-Ichi Mutual Life Insurance Co. was also named as a defendant in the suit. In April 2005, Rhoda Frye and her husband purchased life insurance policies from Chase Life Insurance Company and the defendants ultimately took over the policies and obligations under the policies, according to a complaint filed in Mingo Circuit Court and removed to feder
WILLIAMSON – A man is suing Belo Mine Supply Inc. after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated because of his age and health issues. On Oct. 30, Joseph Rumore, at the age of 61, was terminated from his employment with Belo, according to a complaint filed in Mingo Circuit Court.
WILLIAMSON – Kirk Trucking Co. Inc. is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways after the company claims the DOH is responsible for a car accident.
WILLIAMSON – A man is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways after he claims he was injured as a result of a car accident.
CHARLESTON – A Delbarton man is suing Williamson Memorial Hospital after he claims it violated HIPAA by disclosing personal information about his surgery.
WILLIAMSON – A lawsuit has been filed by the former Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney over the beating of an 18-year-old in downtown Williamson last December. Dawson Isom, by his guardian and next friend, David Isom, alleges Gary Rash and Erik Rash, father and son, of infliction of mental and physical distress; conspiracy to inflict mental and physical distress on Dawson Isom; loss of consortium and companionship; and tort of outrage, according to the complaint filed Dec. 18 in Mingo Circuit
CHARLESTON – Twenty-two individuals are suing CONSOL of Kentucky Inc. after they claim their homes and properties were damaged because of the mine. Chesapeake Appalachia, Chesapeake Energy Corporation and an unknown individual were also named as defendants in the suit. Haskell Runyon Sr.; Donnie Baisden and Devonna Baisden; Ray Clark and Angela Clark; Thomas Fletcher and Lena Fletcher; Kenneth Neal and Brenda Neal; Wilma Reed; Freddie Runyon; Haskell Runyon Jr. and Bonnie Runyon; Frank Smith a
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County man says he was wrongfully terminated from his coal hauling job after he sustained a work injury, and he says he wasn’t paid his final wages. Dan Kinder filed his complaint against KC Transport Inc. dba as KC Transport of West Virginia Inc. in Mingo Circuit Court.
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County woman is suing Mountain Star after she claims she was discriminated against because she was pregnant. Diann Hatfield was also named as a defendant in the suit.
CHARLESTON – A Williamson couple is suing Appalachian Power Company for a house fire that destroyed their home. On June 6, 2013, the defendant caused a power surge to the home of Goldie Stevens and Darrell Stevens, according to a complaint initially filed June 5 in Mingo Circuit Court and removed to federal court on July 9. The Stevenses claim the power surge caused a short circuit arc in the meter box and, due to the mechanical failure, it caused their home to catch fire and be destroyed. Th
WILLIAMSON – The former director of emergency services in Mingo County has filed a lawsuit against the Mingo County Commission seeking to be reinstated to the position. Jarrod Fletcher, who was suspended in 2013 from his position as Mingo County’s 911 Director and Homeland Security Director, also named County Commissioner Diann Hannah in the complaint filed June 22. Fletcher’s attorney, Rob Kuenzel of Chapmanville, said Fletcher deserves to have the suspension settled. “That is all we are ask
By KYLA ASBURY WILLIAMSON – A man is suing Mike Ferrell Ford Lincoln Inc. after he claims the defendant wrongfully terminated his employment. Jacob Johnson was employed as a general laborer for the defendant and was tasked with cleaning cars and the dealership's lot, according to a complaint filed in Mingo Circuit Court. Johnson claims on Dec. 10, 2010, he injured himself as he was placing keys in the doors of parked vehicles when he slid and his right foot became lodged under the back tire o
By KYLA ASBURY WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County man is suing Hampden Coal LLC after he claims he was injured on the job and was wrongfully terminated. Clyde Marcum was employed by Hampden as an underground mine foreman at its Mine Number Eight located in Gilbert, in November, according to a complaint filed May 19 in Mingo Circuit Court. Marcum, who is 60 years old and has 37 years of mining experience, had worked at the same mining complex for various operators since December 2000 and was an exemp
WILLIAMSON – The widow of a murdered Mingo County Sheriff is suing Chafin Funeral Home and five others she claims saddled her with elaborate funeral costs they promised to pay and then didn't.
