News from June 2013
Fired worker says Norfolk Southern Railway relied on false testimony
BLUEFIELD - A man is using Norfolk Southern Railway Company, claiming it relied on false testimony in an administrative hearing and then terminated his employment.
Man sues City of Charleston over car accident
CHARLESTON - A man is suing the City of Charleston for allegedly causing a motor vehicle accident that caused him injuries.
Man says Synergetic failed to provide statement of account
CHARLESTON - A man is suing Synergetic Communications Inc. for failing to provide him with a statement of his account and for failing to identify the holder of his loan.
Ohio couple name 42 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A Jackson, Ohio, couple are suing 42 companies they claim are responsible for a lung injury diagnosis.
Coal company hires former solicitor general for possible fight with EPA
The Spruce No. 1 Mine.Photo courtesy of Vivian Stockman/www.ohvec.org. Flyover courtesy of SouthWings.org.
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
May 28
Woman sues Valley Center-Genesis Healthcare over wages
CHARLESTON - A former employee is suing Valley Center-Genesis Healthcare for failing to pay her final wages in a timely manner.
Judge Keeley won't 'encourage strategic moves' by recusing self
CLARKSBURG – A federal judge has decided she will not recuse herself from a lawsuit just because her old law partner is testifying as an expert witness.
Man sues Beverly Enterprises, alleges nursing home negligence
CHARLESTON - A Charleston man is suing Beverly Enterprises Inc. after he claims it engaged in nursing home negligence that caused injuries.
Lawsuit against Mason County Board of Education, radio station settled
Point Pleasant High School (photo courtesy of Architectural Vision Group)
Cooper Industries to pay $340K to EPA for cleanup of Bluefield site
BLUEFIELD – Cooper Industries, a manufacturer of electrical products, will pay $340,000 to the federal Environmental Protection Agency under a consent decree filed May 23.
Reclaimed mountaintop mine sites still polluting, groups claim
HUNTINGTON – Three environmental groups have filed lawsuits against three owners of reclaimed mountaintop removal mining sites, claiming the sites are still discharging toxic pollutants.
Man sues seven correctional officers over alleged assault
HUNTINGTON - A man is suing seven correctional officers after he was severely beaten while he was incarcerated at the Western Regional Jail.
Woman says Ocwen Loan Servicing wrongfully sent collection letters
HUNTINGTON - A woman is suing Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC after she claims it sent her collection letters that referenced a previously voided claim.
Supreme Court rules against businesses arguing AG can't hire private lawyers
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled against companies that challenged the Attorney General’s Office’s practice of hiring private attorneys to represent the State.