News from 2011
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.
Kanawha woman sues Chase for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing JPMorgan Chase & Co. after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Cooper files redistricting petition
Cooper CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia attorney says a new House of Delegates redistricting plan violates the West Virginia Constitution and "just barely" meets the requirements of equal representation set forth in federal case law.
Time to apply the duck test to the EPA
Is the Environmental Protection Agency trying to worsen our ailing economy, or does it just look that way?
Court suspends 48 attorneys for CLE violations
CHARLESTON -– Nearly 50 attorneys have had their careers put on hold for failing to take required continuing legal education.
Disbarred Martinsburg attorney seeks reinstatement
Former Martinsburg attorney Keith Wheaton leaves the Berkeley County Judicial Center March 9 following the first day of hearings in his petition to be readmitted the state Bar. (Photo by Lawrence Smith) CHARLESTON – A disbarred Berkeley County attorney is hoping to return to the practice of law to not only earn a steady income, but to also pay court-ordered restitution to his former clients.