News from October 2012
Man sues EIN Resources for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing EIN Resources, LLC, after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman says storage companies stole belongings
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Inca Aztec Management Corp and East Storage VII Liminted Partnership after her personal belongings were stolen from her storage unit.
Woman blames CAMC for husband’s death
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc., after she claims the hospital is responsible for her husband’s death.
AG hopefuls battle to the end
CHARLESTON – In the final days of the state Attorney General campaign, both sides are pulling out all stops against their opponent.
More ads in AG race hit airwaves
CHARLESTON – As Election Day draws closer, new television ads have hit the airwaves that are critical of Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Ohio man blames WVU Hospitals after he fell off operating table
MORGANTOWN -- A Bethesda, Ohio, man and his wife are suing West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., after they claim it was negligent in allowing him to fall off an operating table and become injured.
Man says Kia Sedona was a lemon
MORGANTOWN -- A man is suing Kia Motors America, Inc., after he claims the vehicle he purchased was defective.
Another suit filed over Mountain State accreditation
CHARLESTON -- Another lawsuit has been filed against Mountain State University for failing to inform students about problems with the school’s accreditation.
Putnam man sues Alpha for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County man is suing Alpha Natural Resources Services, LLC, after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated when he attempted to return after having surgery.
Man sues union for breach of agreement
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing United Food & Commercial Workers Union-Local 400 after he claims it breached its severance agreement with him.
McGraw among AGs filing brief in Ark. class action case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Eighteen state attorneys general, including West Virginia's Darrell McGraw, are worried that plaintiffs attorneys are skirting the rules of the Class Action Fairness Act to curtail the rights of their states’ citizens.
Former employee sues ambulance service for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing American Ambulette & Ambulance Service, Inc., after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Women blame Jeff Mining for family members’ deaths
CHARLESTON -- Two women are suing Jeff Mining, Inc., after they claim it is responsible for their family members’ deaths.
Several county courts closed Tuesday
CHARLESTON – Several county courts across the state are closed Tuesday because of the effects of Hurricane Sandy, heavy rains, wind and snowstorms.
Early voting continues; GOP has legal team ready for election
CHARLESTON –Secretary of State Natalie Tennant said Monday that early voting will continue despite winds, rain and snow from Hurricane Sandy hitting West Virginia.
McDonald's franchisee hit with two lawsuits on same day
WINFIELD -- A local McDonald's franchisee was the subject of two lawsuits filed the same day in Putnam County.
Ohio couple blames GM for defective vehicle
CHARLESTON -- A Lawrence County, Ohio, couple is suing General Motors after they claim the vehicle they purchased was defective.
Woman says HIMG didn't provide proper treatment
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing Ultimate Health Services, Inc., after she claims it and one of its physicians failed to properly care for her while she was in the hospital.
Three employees sue Toys “R” Us for sexual harassment
HUNTINGTON – Three Toys “R” Us employees are suing the store after they claim they were sexually harassed and sexually exploited by the general manager at its Barboursville location.
Former employee sues Centers for discrimination
HUNTINGTON -- A former employee is suing Centers LLC after he claims he was discriminated against because of his disability.