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Woman sues WVU BOG for allowing attacker to remain a student
CLARKSBURG – A woman is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after she claims the school allowed her attacker to remain a student after she was sexually assaulted. -
Lawsuit previously filed under seal says Frontier misused millions in federal funds
CHARLESTON – A 2014 lawsuit that was filed under seal, which was lifted this week, alleges that Frontier West Virginia Inc. misused millions of dollars in federal stimulus funds. -
Woman says firm fired her as retaliation for taking leave
CLARKSBURG — A former property manager is suing PPG Management LLC, a property leasing management firm, citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act. -
Coal companies sue over borehole drilling
CHARLESTON — Two West Virginia corporations are suing Pinnacle Mining Company LLC and Target Drilling Inc., mining and gas extraction operators, citing alleged breach of duty. -
Consol files answer to complaint alleging work injuries, denies all allegations
HUNTINGTON – Consol of Kentucky Inc. filed an answer to a lawsuit alleging work injuries occurred at its Twin Branch surface mine in Mingo County. -
Consol files answer to complaint alleging work injuries, denies all allegations
HUNTINGTON – Consol of Kentucky Inc. filed an answer to a lawsuit alleging work injuries occurred at its Twin Branch surface mine in Mingo County. -
Pennsylvania company accuses Noble Energy of misappropriation
CLARKSBURG — A Pennsylvania company is suing Noble Energy Inc., a natural gas exploration company, citing alleged conversion and unjust enrichment. -
Woman says she was fired due to pregnancy
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing HealthSmart Benefits Solutions Inc., citing alleged violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the West Virginia Human Rights Act. -
Class action: Buffalo Wild Wings violated Fair Labor Standards Act violations
MARTINSBURG – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Buffalo Wild Wings after former employees allege it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. Abbster Enterprises LLC operates the franchised Buffalo Wild Wings in Martinsburg. -
Family Dollar removes injury lawsuit to federal court
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia after they claim the store was negligent in keeping the store maintained. -
Retired state Trooper sues Town of Alderson after alleged beating by police officers
BECKLEY – A retired West Virginia state Trooper is suing the Town of Alderson after he claims he was beaten up by two police officers in 2014. -
Labor's new rule doesn't work
We've got seven more months of this nonsense: rogue federal agencies overreaching, usurping legislative powers, and trying to pull fast ones by reinterpreting existing rules or adding unauthorized new verbiage to them. -
Jury tacks on $500K in punitives to $5.1M DuPont C-8 verdict
COLUMBUS – A federal jury has awarded a college professor $500,000 in punitive damages on top of $5.1 million in compensatory damages awarded earlier this week in the second DuPont C-8 bellwether trial. -
Health care service accused of FMLA interference
CLARKSBURG — A licensed practical nurse is suing PrimeCare Medical of West Virginia Inc., a health care service, citing alleged interference with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. -
Jury awards $5.1M in second DuPont C-8 bellwether trial
COLUMBUS – A federal jury has awarded a college professor $5.1 million in the second DuPont C-8 bellwether trial. -
Woman says debt collector violated law
CLARKSBURG — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against National Hospital Collections LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged invasion of privacy, unlawful collection practices and intentional infliction of emotional distress. -
Raleigh County physician accuses CBS of defamation
BECKLEY – A Beckley physician is suing CBS Inc. after he claims it aired a news piece without contacting him and then maliciously edited an interview to fit the perception that he was a drug trafficker who owned and operated a pill mill in a second news piece. -
Ohio man blames HIMG, others for wife’s death
HUNTINGTON – An Ohio man is suing HIMG after he claims it is responsible for his wife’s death. Ultimate Health Services Inc. is doing business as Huntington Internal Medical Group. -
Judge delays settlement with former Freedom officials
CHARLESTON – District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr. has delayed any action being taken on a settlement proposed against two of Freedom Industries’ officials involving the 2014 chemical spill into the Elk River. -
AG's office secures $400M in e-book settlement with Apple
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says state consumers soon will receive their portion of a $400 million e-book settlement between Apple Inc. and 33 states and territories.