News from November 2012
Cracker Barrel violated state code, says former employee
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., on behalf of herself and others similarly situated after she claims the restaurant violated West Virginia Code.
Man sues WVU claiming racial discrimination
MORGANTOWN -- A former employee is suing West Virginia University after he claims he was discriminated against because of his race.
Woman sues Chemtura Corporation for disability discrimination
MORGANTOWN -- A former employee of Chemtura Corporation claims her employment was terminated because of her disability.
Kanawha case to appear on TruTV
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County case is being featured on the television program “In Session,” which airs on the TruTV cable channel.
Former business partner breached contract, suit says
HUNTINGTON – An Ona woman is suing her former business partner after she claims he breached his contract with her.
Disbarred Barbour attorney pleads guilty to mail fraud
CHARLESTON – On the heels of surrendering her license, a Barbour County attorney has pled guilty to charges she defrauded the state in submitting inflated bills for court-appointed criminal defense work.
Fired Cabell County woman files class action against Amazon.com in Lincoln County
HAMLIN -- A discharged customer service agent is suing Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon.com NCCS, Inc., for allegedly failing to pay her and other former employees within 72 hours of discharge.
Woman files lawsuit in Lincoln over car wreck
HAMLIN -- Tiffany Dyer is asking a Lincoln County jury to award her $250,000 in compensatory damages, plus such other relief adjudged just and proper, for serious injuries she says resulted from a November 2010 vehicle accident.
Parent sues West Virginia Division of Juvenile Services over daughter's alleged rape
CHARLESTON -- The parent of a young girl who was allegedly raped during her incarceration in James H. "Tiger" Morton Juvenile Center is suing the state division of juvenile services for the child's injuries.
Man sues physician over toe surgery problems
MORGANTOWN -- A man is suing a physician he claims was negligent in caring for him and informing him about the risks of a surgical procedure.
Law firm alleges attorney stole records
MORGANTOWN -- The law firm of Berryman, Hall and Matheny, PLLC is suing an attorney it claims took financial records and equipment from its premises.
Monongalia County woman says Gabriel Brothers fired her over pregnancy
MORGANTOWN -- A former employee is suing Gabriel Brothers, Inc., after she claims her employment was terminated because she was pregnant.