News from March 2013
Not wanted in West Virginia government: top talent
Gross incompetence is a good reason to fire an employee, or not to hire an applicant in the first place. If an employee can’t do the job the person was hired to do, that person needs to make way for someone who can. If an applicant can’t demonstrate the necessary skills, that person probably is not the right person for the job.
Supreme Court: Woman deserves Workers' Comp for carpal tunnel
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a speech pathologist who alleges she suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of her job related typing and handwriting.
Court awards more disability to chambermaid injured making bed
CHARLESTON - The state Supreme Court has sided with a former hotel employee in reversing the state Workers’ Compensation Board of Review’s order that had cut off her disability benefits prematurely.
Charleston firefighter awarded disability pension
CHARLESTON – A final order has been issued in a case involving a firefighter who sued the Firefighter’s Pension and Relief Fund of the City of Charleston after he claimed it failed to give him his pension.
Former Marriott employee loses claims he was fired for exposing affair
CHARLESTON – Marriott International has defeated claims brought by a former employee who said he was fired for exposing an affair his supervisor was having.
Woman sues Monongalia Co. man for sister’s death
MORGANTOWN – A woman is suing a Monongalia County man after she claims he is responsible for the death of her sister.
Hunt Construction Group, employee sued over alleged dog attack
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Hunt Construction Group, Inc., and one of its employees after she was attacked by a dog.
Lawsuit filed over alleged dog attack
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing the owner of a dog after she claims the dog attacked her and caused her injuries.
Couple sue Discover Bank, allege illegal debt collection
HUNTINGTON – Discover Bank is being sued after a couple claim it attempted to collect an alleged debt from them even after they informed the bank they were being represented by counsel.
Man says Diversified Services breached agreement
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Diversified Services, LLC, after he claims it breached its transportation agreement with him.
PERSONNEL FILE: Former Democratic Party exec joining LGCR
CHARLESTON – LGCR Government Solutions, LLC - a wholly-owned subsidiary of the law firm Lewis, Glasser, Casey, & Rollins, PLLC - is proud to announce a new member of its team. Beginning March 18, Derek Scarbro will join the firm to assist with its current clients.
Target settles slip-and-fall
The Target store in Barboursville
Chase Tower owner settles case with woman after noting criminal record
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar woman who says she fell down the stairs of Charleston’s Chase Tower has settled her lawsuit against the company that owns it.
Harrison woman wins $32K after being foreclosed on
Chief Justice Brent Benjamin
H3 employees want paid for overtime
HUNTINGTON – Two men are suing H3, LLC, after they claim it repeatedly violated the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Maximum Hours Standards Act.
Estes Express Lines says Clark Truck Parts owes $100K
WINFIELD – Estes Express Lines, Inc., is suing Clark Truck Parts, Inc., for allegedly failing to pay more than $100,000 for professional freight services.