News from May 2011
Putnam man sues McLain Surgical Supply for breach of contract
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County man is suing McLain Surgical Supply after he claims it failed to sell his medical equipment and failed to return it to him.
Company sues M.J. Zones for breach of commercial lease
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County company is suing M.J. Zones, LLC, after it claims the business failed to pay its monthly lease payments.
Another ICG shareholder files complaint over merger
WINFIELD -- Another common stock shareholder has filed a complaint alleging "inadequate compensation" in International Coal Group's planned merger with Arch Coal Inc.
Man sues Charleston physician for wife's death
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing a Charleston physician and St. Francis Hospital after he claims they are responsible for his wife's death.
Elkview couple sues Charleston Town Center for injuries
CHARLESTON -- An Elkview couple is suing Charleston Town Center for injuries that occurred in the mall parking garage.
State Department of Agriculture sues Jefferson County Development Authority over grant money
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is suing the Jefferson County Development Authority over $50,000 in grant money.
Newspaper publisher challenges press freedom
When you're an underdog in a David-and-Goliath battle, you may appreciate reporters who turn the glare of publicity on your plight and use the power of the press to help redress an injustice.
Goodwin dives into Digitek lawyer fees
Goodwin CHARLESTON – U.S. District Judge Joseph Goodwin staged a 31-day test of wills between lawyers with so much drama he could have sold tickets.
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Bancroft couple sues Bank of America for predatory lending
CHARLESTON -- A Bancroft couple is suing Bank of America after they claim it participated in predatory lending practices.
Scott Depot men name 104 companies in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- Two Scott Depot men are suing 104 companies after they claim they are responsible for their family member's stomach cancer and death.
Cross Lanes woman sues Discover for illegal debt collection
CHARLESTON -- A Cross Lanes woman is suing Discover Bank after she claims it participated in illegal debt collection and caused her emotional distress.
Ripley couple sues CAMC for elevator door injuries
CHARLESTON – A Ripley woman and her husband are suing Charleston Area Medical Center and Abell Elevator Service Company after her hand was crushed in an elevator door.
Former employee says Stone Energy discriminated against her
MORGANTOWN – A former employee is suing Stone Energy Corporation after she claims she was discriminated against because of her age and her gender.
Massey-Alpha merger cases handed to different judge
RICHMOND, Va. – U.S. District Judge John Gibney, suddenly in charge of three suits aiming to block the merger of Massey Energy into Alpha Natural Resources, can get rid of all three if he chooses.
Class-action suit filed against DHHR for foot-dragging in child support collection
CHARLESTON – The state Department of Health and Human Resources is accused once again of failing to be diligent in its enforcement of certain child support orders.