News from February 2012
Former employee sues Cabell Glass for violation of policy
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Cabell Glass Company, Inc., for violations of the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Man sues Kia for defective vehicle
HUNTINGTON -- A man is suing Kia Motors America, Inc., after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Chase sues Master Enterprises for payment default
WINFIELD -- JPMorgan Chase Bank is suing Master Enterprises, Inc., after the bank claims it failed to pay on a commercial promissory note.
Couple sues Werner Transportation for fraudulent misrepresentation
WINFIELD -- A couple and Mashelle Leigh, Inc. are suing Werner Transportation Services for fraudulent misrepresentation.
Woman sues insurance company for sexual misconduct
WINFIELD -- A former employee is suing Liberty National Life Insurance Company after she claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment.
Report: Dem. AGs may use settlement funds for campaigns
McGraw WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Democratic attorneys general received $1.1 billion to possibly use to promote their re-election campaigns in the recent nationwide $25 billion settlement with mortgage servicers, a Tuesday report in the Daily Caller says.
State judges might get pay raise
CHARLESTON – Some state judges might be receiving pay increases because of proposed legislation that would reduce the pension payments the judges have to currently make to the Judges' Retirement System.
Court takes reciprocal action against Ky. attorney
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has followed suit with Kentucky's high court in temporarily suspending an Ashland attorney's license.
Report: Manchin criticizes Senate for holding up judicial nominations
Manchin WASHINGTON - West Virginia's junior U.S. senator, Joe Manchin, last week criticized the Senate for holding up Berkeley Circuit Judge Gina Groh's federal judgeship.
Federal judge grants temporary restraining order against T-shirt maker
CLARKSBURG - A federal judge last week granted West Virginia University's motion for a temporary restraining order against a Morgantown T-shirt maker.
U.S. SC reverses W.Va. SC's ruling on arbitration agreements
Ketchum WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed the decision of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in a set of cases in which the state court ruled that arbitration agreements in nursing home contracts are "unconscionable and unenforceable."
Putnam woman blames PJ's Preschool & Daycare for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County woman is suing PJ's Preschool & Daycare for injuries she sustained during an exercise class.
Kanawha man sues Handi Man Car Wash for scratched vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing the Handi Man Car Wash after he claims his vehicle was scratched while it was being washed.
Woman says Soho's fired her for pregnancy
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing Soho's Enterprises after she claims she was fired from her job after maternity leave.
Woman sues Go-Mart for injuries from fall
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Go-Mart after she slipped and fell on its premises and was injured.
Woman sues Bob Evans Farms for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Bob Evans Farms, Inc., after she was injured on its premises.
Kanawha woman sues Nexus Athletic Clubs for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing Nexus Athletic Clubs after she sustained injuries on its premises.
Woman says water company failed to keep fire hydrant in repair
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston woman is suing West Virginia-American Water Company after her house burned down because the fire department could not use the fire hydrant near her home.
Woman sues W.Va. Cashin Recyclables for hostile work environment
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing West Virginia Cashin Recyclables Inc. for a hostile work environment and sexual harassment.