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Lawsuits

Trial date set for CAMC in fired employee's racial discrimination claim

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2019

CHARLESTON — A scheduling order was filed in a case against Charleston Area Medical Center alleging racial discrimination and wrongful discharge.

Lawsuits

Cabell County attorney claims U.S. Department of Energy has failed to respond to multiple FOIA requests

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2019

HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County attorney is suing the U.S. Department of Energy after he claims it failed to properly respond to a Freedom of Information Act request.

State Court

Auman Bros. Construction alleges it is owed more than $3 million for water pipeline work

By Marian Johns | Aug 16, 2019

MOUNDSVILLE – A Pennsylvania construction company has filed suit against the owners of a Marshall County property over allegations it is owed more than $3 million for the installation work of a fresh water pipeline on the property.

Lawsuits

Racial discrimination case against Lightning Contract Services to begin trial in 2020

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2019

BECKLEY — A case against Lightning Contract Services alleging racial discrimination now has a trial date.

Lawsuits

State Farm files motion for summary judgment in case involving severance pay of teleworker

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2019

CHARLESTON — State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company filed a motion for summary judgment in a case against it by a teleworker who claimed he didn't receive proper severance pay.

Federal Court

Lawsuit alleging predatory lending practices removed to federal court

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2019

CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against NewRez LLC alleging predatory lending has been removed to federal court.

Lawsuits

Pension fund sues former member's estate for reimbursement

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2019

HUNTINGTON — A union pension fund is suing the co-administrators of the estate of a former union member for failure to reimburse pension benefits paid after her death.

Lawsuits

Woman sues Bridgestone after partner dies in crash

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2019

WHEELING — A woman is suing Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations after the death of her partner.

State Court

Former teacher, aides accused of abuse in Berkeley County arrested

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 16, 2019

MARTINSBURG — A former Berkeley County special education teacher and two former aides have been arrested after being charged with misdemeanor failure to report abuse and neglect.

Federal Court

Potential federal class action says Juul markets its e-cigarettes to children

By Chris Dickerson | Aug 16, 2019

CHARLESTON — A federal lawsuit alleges the makers of Juul electronic cigarettes intentionally have marketed their products to children.

Lawsuits

Former employee accuses WVU, Potomac State College of retaliation

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 15, 2019

MORGANTOWN — A woman is suing West Virginia University Board of Governors on behalf of WVU and Potomac State College, accusing them of retaliating against her for whistleblowing.

Lawsuits

Loved Ones In Home Care allege Charleston attorney has targeted it with frivolous and harassing lawsuits

By Marian Johns | Aug 15, 2019

CHARLESTON — A West Virginia home care company and its owner claim a Charleston attorney has filed several frivolous lawsuits against their company and threatened to ruin their reputation as part of an effort to extort money.

State Court

Kanawha County woman claims HealthSmart fired her because of age

By Marian Johns | Aug 15, 2019

CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman alleges she was terminated from her job of more than 30 years because of her age.

Lawsuits

Woman sues Wesbanco, accusing it of refusing to follow mother's will and terminate trust

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 15, 2019

WHEELING — An Ohio County woman is suing Wesbanco Trust and Investment Services, saying the company failed to terminate a trust upon the death of her mother.

Lawsuits

DXC Technology asks to remove former employee's suit alleging gender, race discrimination to federal court

By Marian Johns | Aug 15, 2019

CHARLESTON — DXC, a health information management company, has filed a notice of removal in federal court in a case involving a former employee claiming she was fired due to her gender, race and age.

State Court

Couple alleges they were injured when A Plus Rent to Own vehicle backed into their car

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 15, 2019

WILLIAMSON – A Matewan couple alleges they were injured when a driver stopped in the road and backed into their vehicle.

Lawsuits

Man sues RJS & Sons after driver who caused Route 80 accident cited for possession, no proof of insurance

By Marian Johns | Aug 15, 2019

WILLIAMSON — A man who was injured in a Mingo County accident is suing RJS & Sons after the company's driver was cited for possession and for having no proof of insurance at the time of the accident.

State AG

Morrisey responds to lawsuit against EPA for new clean energy rule

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 14, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey responded to a lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration's Affordable Clean Energy rule.

State Court

Huntington car wash owner claims city's failure to fix sewer lines caused damage to property

By Marian Johns | Aug 14, 2019

HUNTINGTON – A Huntington car wash owner is suing the city and its sanitary board over their alleged failure to fix and maintain sewer lines near the business, which resulted in damage to the property.

Lawsuits

LTAH Real Estate Holdings seeks $9.5 million from physicians who allegedly defaulted on loan

By Marian Johns | Aug 14, 2019

ELKINS — A group of West Virginia and Ohio physicians and owners of an Ohio real estate holdings company that declared bankruptcy are being sued by their lender in a dispute of a $9.5 million loan and its application to West Virginia consumer credit laws.