News from May 2013
THEIR VIEW: Listing of fish as endangered is premature, harmful to energy industry
US Fish and Wildlife Service Pursues Implementation of the Endangered Species Act On Basis of Threat of Energy Resource Development
Tobacco trial verdict reached, one claim in plaintiffs' favor
CHARLESTON - A jury has found that approximately 700 plaintiffs in a nearly four-week long mass litigation tobacco trial proved only one of six claims after it deliberated for four hours.
Woman files class action suit against Prima Marketing
CHARLESTON - A former employee is suing Prima Marketing LLC for violating the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act in a class action suit.
Former nurse says CAMC discriminated against her
CHARLESTON - A former registered nurse is suing Charleston Area Medical Center Inc. for discriminating against her because of her disability.
Couple sue Hibachi for injuries from fall
CHARLESTON - A Grassy Meadows couple are suing Hibachi of Southridge Inc. for injuries allegedly sustained from a fall.
Softball league goes for win against girl who broke ankle sliding
One of the four softball fields at Charlotte Prather Park
Trial scheduled for fired surgical technician with HIV
CHARLES TOWN – After unsuccessful mediation, the lawsuit of a woman who says she was fired from her surgical technician job because she has HIV has been set for a July trial.
St. Albans woman blames Kroger for injuries from fall
CHARLESTON - A St. Albans woman is suing the Kroger Co. for injuries she allegedly sustained in a fall.
Captain says Kenova Police Department failed to pay him Chief of Police money
WAYNE - A police officer is suing the City of Kenova Police Department after he claims it failed to pay him backpay when he assumed Chief of Police duties during his employment.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Charleston man's appeal
U.S. Supreme Court