News from April 2010
Former employee sues The Home Depot, Beam Team for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing The Home Depot and Beam Team Inc. after he suffered a work-related injury.
Former employee sues John W. Clark Oil Company, Clark's Pump 'N' Shop for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing John W. Clark Oil Company and Clark's Pump 'N' Shop after she claims she was wrongfully terminated from her employment.
Couple sues Allcare Dental, dentist for age discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A Southside couple is suing Allcare Dental Management and a Kanawha County dentist for violations of the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
Couple sues E.F. Clark & Son Builders for landslide
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing E.F. Clark & Son Builders for negligence and breach of contract.
THEIR VIEW: W.Va. must keep moving forward on legal reform
Bugher HUNTINGTON -- The United States Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform has released its 2010 report on the legal climate of all 50 states, and once again West Virginia rates dead last on every single measurement criteria.
Milton couple sues S&S Firestone, general manager for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Milton couple is suing S&S Firestone Inc. and its general manager after an accident that caused injuries.
Mercedes wants attorney's case dismissed
Hoosier CHARLESTON -- Mercedes-Benz would like to see a Putnam County attorney's complaint against it dismissed and denies her claims of battery problems that would not allow her to start her vehicle.
Man sues after accident at Wal-Mart
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Wal-Mart Stores East, LP; Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc.; and Wal-Mart Store #2576 after he claims he was injured at the store.
Kanawha man sues Ford under Lemon Law
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing Ford Motor Company for breach of warranty under the West Virginia Lemon Law.
Man sues Fairmont police for attack
MORGANTOWN -- A man is suing the Fairmont City Police Department and the City of Fairmont after he claims he was attacked by four Fairmont police officers.
Upshur couple sues over collection efforts
MARTINSBURG -- An Upshur County couple is suing American General Home Equity after they claim the company engaged in a pattern of abusive debt collection practices.
DHHR still looking through health care law
Obama CHARLESTON - The state Department of Health and Human Resources says it is still determing what effect federal health care reform will have on the state.
Point Pleasant man files asbestos case in federal court
HUNTINGTON -- A Point Pleasant man has filed suit against his employer, alleging he was exposed to asbestos fibers while at work on a boat.
Famous Dave's owes more than $120,000 for food, suit claims
HUNTINGTON -- A Delaware corporation claims the owners of Famous Dave's owe it more than $120,000 for food they purchased on credit.
Ky. man says natural gas company wrongly fired him
MORGANTOWN -- A Kentucky man claims a natural gas company terminated his employment after doctors discovered a skull disability that does not allow him to drive.
Putnam suit against Bayer goes to federal court
HUNTINGTON –- A Hurricane company has filed suit against Bayer, alleging Bayer owes it more than $15,000.
Justice Menis Ketchum's dramatic dissent
At times, we wondered how long it would be before a state Supreme Court justice would denounce the predatory practices of some plaintiff attorneys, finally acknowledging the devastating impact of flimsy lawsuits that have overburdened our court system and done grievous harm to our faltering economy.
Welch News notices shouldn't count, attorney argues
BLUEFIELD – Legal notices in the Welch News shouldn't count, Lacy Wright Jr. of Welch argues in U.S. District Court.