News from May 2013
Four complaints filed against Rio Grande for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON - Four former employees are suing Rio Grande Inc. after they claim they were sexually harassed by a convicted sex offender who was employed in its Charleston restaurant.
Charleston law firm must pay for malpractice case against it
Richard Lindsay
Agriculture Dept. worker, fired over alleged sexual comments and material, loses appeal
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has found no violation of rights in the dismissal of a state Department of Agriculture employee for his alleged inappropriate behavior.
W.Va.'s Congressional delegation takes aim at EPA's permit process
The Spruce No. 1 Mine.Photo courtesy of Vivian Stockman/www.ohvec.org. Flyover courtesy of SouthWings.org.
Genesis Healthcare accused of wrongfully terminating employment
CHARLESTON - A former employee is suing Genesis Healthcare LLC for allegedly wrongfully terminating her employment in retaliation for her attempting to protect whistle-blowing activities of another employee.
Judge: Sheriff can't be sued in official capacity over beating of suspect
The arrest of Mark Haines as seen from the dashcam of a police car. Then-Sheriff Bobby Shirley is alleged to have kicked Haines from the bed of the truck.
Belle woman sues Burdette Camping Center for injuries
WINFIELD - A Belle woman is suing Burdette Camping Center Inc. for injuries she sustained from a runaway camper.
Couple sue Chase Bank for consumer credit act violations
WINFIELD - A couple are suing Chase Bank USA N.A. for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act by allegedly attempting to collect on an alleged debt after they retained counsel.