News from January 2013
Fired superintendent planning lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The state Board of Education can expect a lawsuit over its decision to fire former Superintendent Jorea Marple.
Former officer wants repaid for costs of police dog
CHARLESTON – A former police officer is suing the City of Buckhannon after she claims she was not reimbursed for the money and time she spent caring for her police dog during her employment.
A2C2 Partnership says Constellation Software breached its contract
CHARLESTON – A2C2 Partnership, LLC, is suing Constellation Software, Inc., for a llegedlybreaching its contract by shutting down A2C2’s website.
Man says Division of Juvenile Services wrongfully terminated employment
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing West Virginia Division of Juvenile Services for wrongfully terminating his employment.
Lawsuit claims Security America failed to pay final wages within 72 hours
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Security America, Inc., for failing to pay his final wages in a timely manner.
SC's administrative office sets 2013 interest rate for judgments, decrees
CHARLESTON – The Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has set the interest rate for judgments and decrees entered during the 2013 calendar year to 7 percent.
Supreme Court hears first arguments of new term
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Jan. 8, the first day of its new term.
Martinsburg police officer cleared in excessive force lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – A Martinsburg police officer won his motion for summary judgment in the excessive force lawsuit filed against him in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Putnam Family Court judge takes medical leave
CHARLESTON – Putnam Family Court Judge William M. Watkins III, who has been accused of ethics violations and misconduct, has decided to take medical leave.
Man says Arc of the Three Rivers failed to pay wages
CHARLESTON – A man is suing his former employer after he claims it failed to pay all wages due when he left his employment.
Man sues South Charleston for burn injuries
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the City of South Charleston after he claims he was injured in its Community Center due to improperly installed metal screws in its sauna.
Man sues Thomas Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Thomas Health System, Inc., after he claims it failed to timely recognized and treat a myocardial infarction.
Man blames Stanley Steamer for car accident
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County man is suing Stanley Steamer Partners Too Ins., after he claims one of its employees caused a car accident.
Woman sues WVDHHR secretary for patient's injuries
CHARLESTON – The guardian of a man who had been confined in Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital for more than a decade is suing the secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after the patient was allegedly injured while in its care.
Lawsuit: Man tripped on ice, shocked self on light pole
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Speedway, LLC, after he says he suffered a shock from an ungrounded light pole.
Parkersburg woman blames Super 8 for injuries
HUNTINGTON – A Parkersburg woman is suing Super 8, alleging she was injured when she slipped on the floor and fell.
N.Y. woman says One Stop negligently maintained property
CHARLESTON – A Conklin, N.Y., woman is suing One Stop, Inc., after she claims she was injured on its property.
Man sues WVU Board of Governors for family member's death
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors, claiming it is responsible for his family member’s death.