News from May 2013
Judge: Policy doesn't cover defendants in McDonald's wrongful death suit
BLUEFIELD – A federal judge has ruled for Bituminous Casualty Corp., deciding it had no duty to provide insurance coverage in a wrongful death lawsuit that stemmed from the death of a Bluefield sanitation worker.
Pfizer appeals remand decision in AG's lawsuit
RICHMOND, Va. – Pfizer and its co-defendants are appealing a ruling that would remand state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s lawsuit against them to Mason Circuit Court.
Woman sues HealthSouth for mother's wrongful death
CHARLESTON - A woman is suing HealthSouth Corporation for her mother's wrongful death.
"I was going to pay for that, honest!”
One of the great joys of working retail is getting to hear fanciful tales told by suspected shoplifters to explain the presence of unpurchased goods on their persons:
Boone County couple sue CAMC for medical negligence
CHARLESTON - A Boone County couple are suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc. for deviating from the applicable standard of care and causing injuries.
Woman says Bath & Body Works discriminated against her
CHARLESTON - A former employee says Bath & Body Works LLC discriminated against her based on her age.
Woman sues Lou Wendell Marine for electric shock
CHARLESTON - A woman who was shocked by electricity while descending the ladder of a boat is suing Lou Wendell Marine for her injuries.
Supreme Court rejects fired DHHS worker's constructive discharge claim
CHARLESTON – A woman who alleged she was fired as a result of her whistleblowing activities got no relief from the state’s high court when it found that her lawsuit fell outside the statute of limitations for a whistleblower action.
Former handyman says Bar 101 violated Fair Labor Standards Act
CHARLESTON - A former handyman is suing Bar 101 LLC after he claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act and the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Man says LTD Financial Services engaged in illegal debt collection
CHARLESTON - A man is suing LTD Financial Services LP for engaging in illegal debt collection and causing him damages.
Former electrician names 48 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON - A Mammoth couple are suing 48 companies they claim are responsible for lung cancer and asbestosis diagnoses.
One of McGraw's final cases sent to MDL in New Jersey
The Clarkson S. Fisher Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Trenton, N.J.
Service Glass says Structures owes more than $80,000
HUNTINGTON - Service Glass Inc. is suing Structures Inc. for failing to pay more than $80,000 it allegedly owes.
CIVIL FILINGS: Cabell County
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