News from July 2013
Lawsuit: Long John Silver's worker slipped, burned with 200-degree water
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit alleging a Long John Silver’s employee suffered burns when he was told to melt ice in a walk-in freezer with hot water has been removed to federal court.
Engineering firms exempt from discovery in case of Clarksburg's 'unstable' Lowe's
CLARKSBURG – Two engineering firms won’t be required to answer discovery requests in a lawsuit that alleges a Lowe’s Home Improvement store in Clarksburg was built on unstable land.
Barbour Co. sheriff accused of sexual assault, denies allegations
ELKINS – The Barbour County sheriff is accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit recently filed by a woman who was seeking a job as a 911 dispatcher.
Lawsuit over burst pipe at Wheeling Hospital dismissed
WHEELING – A lawsuit brought after a burst pipe gushed thousands of gallons of water into the radiology department at Wheeling Hospital has apparently been settled.
Manchin selected chair of Judiciary; CALA worried about future of legal reforms
The West Virginia State Capitol
Man, representing self, loses appeal in auto accident suit
CHARLESTON – A self-described Grizzly Adams look-a-like got no relief in his personal injury appeal before the state’s high court.
Court denies benefits for widow of man who drowned in dump truck
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has found that a Workers’ Compensation claim filed by the widow of a man who drowned when his dump truck turned over in a pond was properly denied, considering the deceased's blood alcohol level at the time of the accident.
Race track owner wins judgment against 'completely frivolous' claim
The track and grandstand at Charles Town Races.
Mingo man sues Hardee's over chair, makes $75K settlement demand
LOGAN – A Mingo County man is suing the Hardee’s in Man, alleging that his chair collapsed from under him as he and his wife were preparing to eat.
Man sues Fresenius Medical Care Holdings for wife's death
CHARLESTON - A man whose wife died after using two products created by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc. is suing the company.
Alpha Associates says RMJM owes nearly $150,000
CHARLESTON - Alpha Associates Inc. is sung RMJM Inc. for failing to pay nearly $150,000 for consulting service charges.
Man sues Lowe's for injuries from fallen bathtub
CHARLESTON - A man who was injured from a fallen bathtub is suing Lowe's Home Centers Inc. for his injuries.
Woman says GM Auto & Truck Repair failed to repair vehicle engine
HUNTINGTON - A woman says GM Auto & Truck Repair failed to repair her vehicle's engine and caused her damages.