News from January 2013
Supreme Court won't hear lawsuit over superintendent's firing
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has denied a petition that sought to challenge the firing of state Superintendent Jorea Marple.
Patriot Coal modifies clean water settlement
HUNTINGTON – Patriot Coal and three of its subsidiaries are modifying a settlement reached with environmental groups over Clean Water Act allegations relating to surface mining.
Masonry company ordered to pay $30K to pension funds, attorneys
CHARLESTON – Garrett Masonry must pay more than $30,000 as a result of a lawsuit that alleged it had not submitted all of its required monthly contributions to a group of pension funds.
Default judgment worth $83K entered for unions
CHARLESTON – A group of unions has received a default judgment in its lawsuit against G&R Masonry and owner Mark Stutler.
Woman blames nursing home for father’s death
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing McDowell Nursing & Rehabilitation, LLC, after she claims it is responsible for her father’s injuries and death.
Lawsuit says Freedom Ministries failed to pay for asphalt
CHARLESTON – Southern West Virginia Asphalt, Inc., is suing Freedom Ministries, Inc., after it claims it failed to pay for asphalt.
Technicrete says Tri-State Hotels failed to pay for goods, services
CHARLESTON – Technicrete Corporation is suing Tr-State Hotels, LLC, after it claims it failed to pay for goods and services.
Former employee sues Medford Trucking
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Medford Trucking, LLC, after he claims it failed to pay his final wages within 72 hours of terminating his employment.
Couple says physician breached standard of care
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman and her husband are suing a physician they claim was negligent during a surgical operation and caused her severe injuries.
St. Mary’s Medical Center accused of wrongfully terminating employment
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing St. Mary’s Medical Center for allegedly wrongfully terminating her employment and discriminating against her because of an injury she sustained during her employment.
Vossloh Track Material accused of paying final wages a week late
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man is suing Vossloh Track Material, Inc., after he claims it failed to pay his final wages in a timely manner.
Rish Equipment says mining company failed to pay $200K
WINFIELD – Rish Equipment Company is suing Frasure Creek Mining, LLC, after it claims it has failed and refused to pay nearly $200,000 for goods and services.
Man sues Cabell County Commission, alleges unlawful imprisonment
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing the Cabell County Commission after he claims it caused him to be subjected to imprisonment without the lawful authority to do so.