News from April 2013
CIVIL FILINGS: Monongalia County
April 5
Supreme Court rejects man's claim for more in Workers' Comp case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has affirmed the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review’s finding that an injured worker was only eligible for a certain amount of compensation.
Maple Coal Co. wrongful termination lawsuit settled after mediation
CHARLESTON - A lawsuit against Maple Coal Co. regarding a former employee who claimed his employment was wrongfully terminated has been dismissed.
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
April 1
CIVIL FILINGS: Wayne County
April 1
MDL created for contamination claims over DuPont's Wood Co. plant
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Wrongful death settlement worth $50K
MARTINSBURG – A settlement has been entered in a lawsuit over the death of David K. Ventiquattro, who made headlines in the 1980s when he shot his neighbor and blamed the game Dungeons and Dragons.
Best man in wedding sues Mardi Gras Casino for injuries
CHARLESTON - An El Cerrito, Calif., man is suing the Racing Corporation of West Virginia for injuries he sustained when he fell on its property.
Woman says pizza boxes caused trip, sues Little Caesar's
CHARLESTON - A Nitro woman is suing Little Caesar's Pizza for injuries she claims she sustained when exiting one of its restaurants.
Former employee says BBL-Carlton discriminated against him
CHARLESTON - A former employee is suing BBL-Carlton LLC after he claims it discriminated against him because of his age.
Morrisey paying off 2012 campaign debt
CHARLESTON – A campaign finance report filed April 5 shows state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey chipping away at the negative balance with which he ended his successful 2012 campaign.
Derek Engineering, MC Development sue each other over Taco Bell project
WAYNE - MC Development Company Inc. is suing Derek Engineering of Ohio Inc. after it claims the company failed to meet deadlines and caused its project to be delayed.
