News from June 2013
Beaten bank robber adds two more cops to civil rights suit
MARTINSBURG – A federal judge is allowing a bank robber who accused several police officers – including the former Jefferson County sheriff – to add two new defendants to his civil lawsuit.
Mediation date set in Independence Coal Company case
MADISON - A Second Amended Notice of Mediation has been filed in a lawsuit against Independence Coal Co. Inc. and Massey Energy Co.
Lawsuit against Patriot Coal Corporation settled
MADISON - A lawsuit involving a former Patriot Coal Corporation employee who was allegedly injured while working at the Coalburg No. 1 Mine was settled and dismissed last year.
Lawsuit against Unum Life Insurance settled
MADISON - A lawsuit against Unum Life Insurance Company of America alleging it denied a claim for accidental death benefits has been dismissed.
Man files second suit against WVDOT for car accident
CHARLESTON - A man filed his second suit against the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways for an accident that occurred in 2011 and allegedly caused him injuries.
Beware those with thin skin
Shawn and Tanya Harless like casino action.
Plaintiffs ask to join two Ford sudden acceleration class actions
HUNTINGTON – Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company want their case consolidated with another that was filed in June.
Man sues Selah Corporation for discrimination
CHARLESTON - A former employee is suing Selah Corporation for wrongfully terminating his employment and discriminating against him.
Woman says Charleston physician caused son's death
Charleston Area Medical Center
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
April 17
Hair dye caused chemical burn to scalp, woman claims
WINFIELD - A woman says P&G-Clairol Inc. caused her to suffer a chemical burn to her scalp and caused her severe injuries.
Couple sue Triton Construction for unsafe working environment
WINFIELD - A couple are suing Triton Construction Inc. for allegedly creating an unsafe working environment that caused severe and permanent injuries.
Raleigh County town again accused of civil rights violations
BECKLEY - A Raleigh County hamlet is once again accused of civil rights violations by its police department.
CIVIL FILINGS: Putnam County
May 31
