News from June 2011
Huntington man sues Prestera Center for car crash injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington man is suing Prestera Center for Mental Health Services, Inc., after he was involved in a vehicle accident with a Prestera employee.
Former employee says Tim Hortons fired her because she was pregnant
CHARLESTON – A former Tim Hortons employee is suing because she claims her employment was terminated because she was pregnant.
Woman sues over Consumer Credit and Protection Act violations
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Consumer Portfolio Services after she claims he repeatedly violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Clendenin man sues water company for land slippage
CHARLESTON -- A Clendenin man is suing West Virginia-American Water Company after he claims a leak developed in a water line that caused damage to his property.
Man sues United Healthcare for coverage denials
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing United Healtcare Services after he claims it wrongly denied coverage for a procedure he had done.
Couple sues St. Albans, utility commission for property damage
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing the City of St. Albans and the St. Albans Municipal Utility Commission after they claim a storm sewer overflowed and caused property damage.
THEIR VIEW: Losers always want another chance
Romano CLARKSBURG -- We all hate "tit for tat," but the recent article by Richie Heath, director of the so-called Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA), again demanding the state expand government by creating an intermediate court of appeals, begs a response.
Probe into Manchin administration cost $60K
Manchin CHARLESTON -- A months-long federal investigation into former Gov. Joe Manchin's administration has reportedly cost the State more than $60,000.
Couple says West Virginia-American Water Company caused property damages
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple is suing West Virginia-American Water Company after they claim that a water line ruptured in front of their home and caused property damages.
Couple sues McDonald's for injuries from fall
CHARLESTON – A woman and her husband are suing McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's Restaurants of West Virginia after she claims she was injured in a fall due to a slippery area in the floor.
Man sues HCR ManorCare for mother's death
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing HCR ManorCare after he claims the nursing home is responsible for his mother's death in 2009.
Pleasants Co. woman sues Brown Electric for gender discrimination
CHARLESTON -- A Pleasants County woman is suing Brown Electric Co., Inc., after she claims she was discriminated against because of her gender.
Va. couple sues 143 companies for mesothelioma
CHARLESTON -- A Highland Springs, Va., couple is suing 143 companies they claim are responsible for a diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Ky. couple names 57 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- A Flatwoods, Ky., couple is suing 57 companies they claim are responsible for a lung cancer diagnosis.
Va. couple says 137 defendants responsible for mesothelioma
CHARLESTON -- A Collinsville, Va., couple is suing 137 companies they claim are responsible for a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Woman sues Charleston, Kanawha County Commission over sniper shooting search
CHARLESTON – The Sissonville woman whose property was destroyed during the police search for evidence related to the 2003 sniper shootings is suing the City of Charleston after she claims the destruction of property was done in a reckless manner.
Taxpayers not on hook for election-related legal fees, Court rules
McHugh CHARLESTON – McDowell County taxpayers don't have to pay legal bills that county commissioner Ray Bailey incurred in an election contest, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Woman sues Southridge Grand Prix and Family Fun Center for daughter's injuries
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Southridge Grant Prix and Family Fun Center after her daughter was injured while riding go-carts.
Court reverses ruling on domestic abuse gender discrimination
CHARLESTON – Separate accommodations for males in domestic abuse shelters don't constitute illegal discrimination, the Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled.
Kanawha woman sues Dollar General for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Dolgencorp, Inc., after she claims she was injured in a Dollar General Store in St. Albans.