News from February 2010
Woman sues state Department of Military Affiars and Public Safety, others for father's death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, the West Virginia State Police, the McDowell County Commission, McDowell County Sheriff's Department, McDowell County 911 and seven individuals after she claims they caused her father's death.
Asbestos firm argues against amicus briefs
Peirce WHEELING - A Pittsburgh law firm accused of conspiring to fabricate an asbestos exposure claim says several groups shouldn't be permitted to file amicus briefs in the case.
Couple sues Mason Co. man over rental property
WINFIELD -- A couple is suing a man who leased some property from them after they claim he failed to pay for taxes, assessments and utilities.
Woman sues Lakeview Plaza Strip Mall for injuries
WINFIELD -- A Point Pleasant woman is suing the Lakeview Plaza Strip Mall after she slipped and fell on snow and ice.
Widow of Charleston police officer sues two individuals who led police on chase
CHARLESTON -- The widow of a Charleston police officer who was killed by another officer at the end of a high-speed chase in September is suing the estate of the man who led the police on the chase and his passenger.
Former SC Justice Maynard running for Congress
Maynard CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard announced Monday that he is running for Congress.
Two companies, indiviudals sue Grand Central Building for fraud
MORGANTOWN -- Shenandoah Ridge, Walnut Woods and two individuals are suing Grand Central Building Limited Liability Company of Morgantown and its four owners after they claim they committed fraud and misrepresentation.
Man sues multiple companies in three lawsuits for violation of Consumer Credit Protection Act
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing multiple companies in three separate lawsuits after he claims they violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Woman sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for injury
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington woman is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital after she was injured when a chair broke.
Ultimate Health Services sues former physician for violation of employment agreement
HUNTINGTON -- Ultimate Health Services is suing a former employee for violating his physician employment agreement.
Woman sues Division of Corrections, two individuals for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections, an unknown person and an employee of the WVDC for treatment she allegedly endured while incarcerated.
Man sues former employer, owner for unlawful discharge
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston man is suing his former employer and its owner after he claims he was unlawfully discharged because of his age.
Trio sues Augusta Engineering for failure to pay wages
CHARLESTON -- Three former employees are suing Augusta Engineering & Design Inc. and Edward Schaefer, the company's president, for failure to pay wages in three separate suits.
Couple names 40 companies in asbestos lawsuit
CHARLESTON -- A man and his wife named 40 companies in an asbestos-related lawsuit.