News from December 2012
Woman blames Family Home & Rentals for apartment problems
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Family Home & Rentals, Inc., after she claims she is afraid for her physical and mental well-being because the apartment is unsafe.
Williamson woman accuses surgeon of negligence
CHARLESTON – A Williamson woman is suing a Charleston surgeon for allegedly deviating from the acceptable standard of care during her surgery.
Holiday courthouse closings
Last week, the West Virginia Record provided a list of holiday closings for 28 county courthouses. Below is a list of when the other 27 counties tentatively plan to close for Christmas and New Year’s. Once again, the information was provided by the respective county commissions and is subject to change. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available.
Defendants had no duty to warn about pigeon feces, judge rules
HUNTINGTON – A Mason County man is appealing a federal court decision that said a power company and his employer had no duty to warn him about a health risk associated with pigeon feces.
Man blames the bartender for being run over by friend, losing leg
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the Cold Spot, LLC, after he claims a female bartender should have refrained from selling alcohol to him and his friends after they were visibly or noticeably intoxicated.
Man blames Dohm Cycles for allegedly unsafe, defective UTV
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Dohm Cycles, Inc., after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Former employee accuses Amedisys of age discrimination
MORGANTOWN – A former employee claims Amedisys Holding, LLC, terminated her employment because of her age.
Man claims three individuals made false, defamatory statements
MORGANTOWN – A man is suing three individuals for allegedly making false and defamatory statements about him to third parties.
Man sues Dohm Cycles for allegedly defective vehicle
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Dohm Cycles, Inc., claiming the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Lawsuit: Smith Company Motor Cars discriminated against shareholder
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Smith Company Motor Cars, Inc., after he claims he was subjected to harassment and embarrassment.
PDC Mountaineer settles EPA allegations in Harrison County
PHILADELPHIA – To resolve construction activities violations at Marcellus Shale gas extraction facilities in northern West Virginia, PDC Mountaineer LLC has entered into a Clean Water Act administrative consent agreement and final order.
WVU Board of Governors says architect breached purchase orders
MORGANTOWN - The West Virginia University Board of Governors is suing Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott after it claims the architect breached purchase orders, delayed one of WVU’s facility projects and ran significantly over budget.
Kenova couple names 46 defendants in asbestos case
CHARLESTON -- A Kenova couple is suing 46 companies they claim are responsible for an asbestosis diagnosis.
Couple blames GM for allegedly defective vehicle
WAYNE - A couple is suing General Motors, LLC, after they purchased a vehicle they claim was defective.
Former employee sues Coal River Mining for discrimination
CHARLESTON - A former employee is suing Coal River Mining, LLC, after he claims he was discriminated against because of a disability.
Retiree says Robinson & Rice breached agreement
HUNTINGTON - A retiree is suing Robinson & Rice, LC, after he claims it breached its retirement agreement with him and caused him to incur expenses for health insurance.
Man says Matheny Motor Truck retaliated against him
WINFIELD – A former employee is suing Matheny Motor Truck Co. after he claims he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for reporting fraudulent conduct.
Supreme Court dismisses bad faith claim against insurer over fatal car wreck
CHARLESTON – In a Nov. 26 memorandum opinion, a unanimous West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed the Circuit Court of Jackson County’s order dismissing bad faith and unfair trade practices claims against Westfield Insurance Company.