News from October 2011
Court reverses decision upholding Jefferson deputy's termination
CHARLESTON – Because he was not provided a pre-disciplinary hearing, a former Jefferson County sheriff's deputy again will have an opportunity to challenge his firing.
Deputy decision could affect similar Mason case
POINT PLEASANT – The state Supreme Court's recent decision in the appeal of a former Jefferson County deputy sheriff's termination has implications for a pending case in Mason County where a former deputy sheriff there alleges he, too, was not provided a pre-disciplinary hearing prior to his termination.
McGraw, feds seek judgment in $2.7M dispute
McGraw CHARLESTON (Legal Newsline) – With a loss in an identical case behind him, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is again arguing over the amount being withheld by the federal government from the state's Medicaid program.
Magistrate suggests sending class action to Minn. court
Glasser MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – A federal magistrate judge has suggested that a class action brought by a West Virginia law firm that drew the ire of the judge who formerly presided over the case should be heard in a state court.
Dunbar couple sues DuPont for work injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Dunbar couple is suing E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company for work injuries.
Woman says Spencer Gifts didn't pay final wages timely
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Spencer Gifts for failing to pay her final wages within 72 hours of discharge.
Daughter sues Sunbridge Dunbar for nursing home negligence
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Sunbridge Dunbar Health Care Corp. after she claims it was negligent in caring for her mother.
Behavior analyst sues state Board of Examiners of Psychologists
CHARLESTON -- A South Charleston bahavior analyst is suing the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists after she claims it failed to comply with the West Virginia Open Governmental Proceedings Act.
Couple sues doctor, Surgical Gyn Associates for medical malpractice
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing Surgical Gyn Associates and a Charleston gynecologist after they claim the surgeon was negligent during surgery.
Five individuals sue Rosie's Roadhouse, others for alcohol intoxication
MOUNDSVILLE -- Five individuals are suing Rosie's Roadhouse after they illegally gave alcoholic beverages to a man and then letting him leave the establishment and drive.
Sorority sister says Sigma Sigma Sigma violated rules
HUNTINGTON -- A Sigma Sigma Sigma sister is suing the sorority after she claims the Marshall University chapter violated sorority rules.
West Hamlin man blames CSX for work injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A West Hamlin man is suing CSX Transportation, Inc., after he claims he sustained excessive cumulative trauma while working for the company.
Man sues over work injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County man is suing West Virginia Coatings, Inc., and Ajilon North America, LLC, after he claims he sustained injuries while working.
Woman sues church, pastor's estate over sexual assault
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Open Door Baptist Church and the estate of a former pastor after she claims she was sexually assaulted.
Third lawsuit filed against All Good Music Festival
CLARKSBURG -- A third lawsuit has been filed in federal court against the All Good Music Festival, its owners, organizers, hosts and traffic and security providers for the event.
Mother sues Kanawha school board for son's playground injuries
CHARLESTON -- A mother is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education after she claims they are responsible for her son's injuries he sustained on a playground.
Woman files suit over nursing home negligence
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Formation Capital, LLC, after she claims they were negligent in caring for her family member.
Former employee sues Braley Care Home for failure to pay wages
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Braley Care Home, Inc., and Braley Care Homes III, Inc., after she claims they failed to compensate her for her work and failed to pay her final wages within 72 hours of discharge.
Former employee sues Orkin for failure to pay final wages
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Orkin, LLC, after he claims it failed to pay his final wages by the next regular payday after he quit.
Woman sues Putnam commissioners for discrimination
WINFIELD -- A woman is suing the Putnam County Commission after she claims a commissioner discriminated against her for her disability.