News from July 2013
The Environmental Protection Racket
Few things are more satisfying than watching a bully back down.
Title lenders seek dismissal of attorney general's lawsuit
The Fast Auto Loans location in Annandale, Va. (Photo by Ellie Ashford)
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
June 19
Woman blames Embassy Suites for fractured pelvis
Embassy Suites in Charleston
W.Va. lawsuits over dialysis treatments sent to Mass. federal court
The John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston.
Woman says Milton Motor wasn't honest about vehicle's condition
CHARLESTON - Milton Motor Used Auto Sales LLC is being sued after a woman claims it was not honest with her about the condition of a vehicle she purchased.
Kroger, Tyson Foods sued over greasy substance on floor
CHARLESTON - A woman who slipped on a greasy substance on the floor of a Kroger store is suing the Kroger Co. and Tyson Foods Inc. for her injuries.
Buffalo Wild Wings blamed for injuries
CHARLESTON - A woman who allegedly slipped and fell at Buffalo Wild Wings is suing the restaurant's owner for her injuries.
Suit against Family Dollar over vacation, bereavement pay settled
CHARLESTON – A former employee of Family Dollar has settled his claim that the store did not pay him unpaid vacation and bereavement leave.
Southeastern Emergency Physicians dismissed from malpractice complaint
BECKLEY – A Lester woman has settled her malpractice lawsuit, though she will not recover from Southeastern Emergency Physicians.
CIVIL FILINGS: Jefferson County
June 28
Ford moves to dismiss sudden acceleration class action
HUNTINGTON – Ford Motor Company has filed a response to a class action lawsuit that alleges its vehicles suffer from sudden acceleration problems.
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
June 28
Man settles suit after background check costs him job
HUNTINGTON – A man who claimed an inaccurate background check cost him a job has settled his lawsuit against three companies.
Justice Davis won't run for U.S. Senate
Justice Robin Davis is sworn in for her second 12-year term on the court by Chief Justice Brent Benjamin in January.
Woman settles broken hip lawsuit against hair salon
CHARLESTON – A woman who alleged she tripped on uneven mats and broke her hip at LeGrand Hair Salon has settled her personal injury lawsuit.
Former employee files sexual harrassment suit against Tri-State Medical Center
HUNTINGTON - A former employee is suing Tri-State Medical Center after she claims a physician sexually harassed her.
Companies settle dispute after $3M verdict for worker trapped by collapse
CHARLESTON – Norfolk Southern Railway Company has settled its third-party complaint in a lawsuit brought by a man who was trapped under a collapsed building for nine hours and was awarded $3 million earlier this year.