News from 2010
State suing EPA over mine regulations
Manchin CHARLESTON -- Gov. Joe Manchin announced Wednesday the state is filing a lawsuit against the Obama administration over its attempts to curb mountaintop removal in West Virginia.
Former doctor seeks $3M from Pocahontas Co. hospital
ELKINS – A former West Virginia doctor is seeking more than $3 million from a Pocahontas County hospital, alleging he was not able to find work after the hospital discharged him due to its spreading of false rumors.
Gay woman sued FedEx for discrimination, wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON – A homosexual woman claims she lost her job with FedEx because of her sexual orientation and in retaliation for a sexual harassment she had pending against her boss.
Feds make case against McGraw
McGraw RICHMOND, Va. -- The federal government is again making its argument that West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw gave the funds from a 2004 settlement to all the wrong parties.
Calif. woman sues Wal-mart for injuries in Morgantown store
MORGANTOWN -- A California woman is suing Wal-mart after she claims they are responsible for injuries she sustained in one of its Morgantown stores.
Mother sues man for daughter's death
MORGANTOWN -- A mother is suing the man she claims shot her daughter and killed her in 2008.
Six sue Arkema, others for chemical exposure
WHEELING -- Six people are suing Arkema Inc. after they claim they were exposed to chemicals used in float-sink coal laboratories and related facilities.
Man sues Supervalu for work injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man is suing Supervalu Holdings and an unknown person after he claims he was injured while working.
Man sues Ford for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing Ford Motor Company after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Couple sues GM, T.P. Chevrolet for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing General Motors and T.P. Chevrolet after they claim the vehicle they purchased was defective.
Man sues State Police for unlawful detainment, assault
CHARLESTON -- A Bluefield man is suing the West Virginia State Police after he claims he was unlawfully detained and arrested.
Man sues J.K. Harris, others for deception, fraud
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing J.K. Harris & Company and Professional Fee Financing Associates after he claims they engaged in deception and fraud.
Local law firm sent packing in Michigan courtroom
West Virginians can be proud of our state's coal industry. Our mines produced more than 144 million tons of coal last year, the bulk of which is exported to other states to supply their energy needs.
Maynard campaign won't pull windmill ad
Maynard WILLIAMSON -- Republican challenger Spike Maynard responded to a call from attorneys for U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall's campaign ordering television stations to stop airing an ad by the former state Supreme Court justice.
MSHA forces owners to jeopardize miners, Massey argues
WASHINGTON –- Mine Safety and Health Administration regulators force owners to place miners in jeopardy, Massey Energy alleges in federal court.
Woman sues Charleston attorney over sewer dispute
Grubb CHARLESTON –- A Charleston woman is suing an attorney over a sewer dispute.
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
Sept. 20
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Sept. 8
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
Sept. 21
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
Sept. 8