News from April 2014
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Clean Air Act rule
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has voted to uphold the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency in a Clean Air Act ruling regarding the regulation of smog from coal plants that drifts across state lines.
Hauling company says client owes nearly $10K
WINFIELD -- A hauling company is suing one of its clients for allegedly not paying any of its bills.
State agency named in car wreck suit
CHARLESTON -- A state agency and a Cabell County man are being sued over claims negligence caused a car accident.
Female inmate files sexual assault complaint
CHARLESTON -- A woman incarcerated in Southern Regional Jail is suing jail and correctional officers, claiming sexual assault.
Man accuses corrections facility, agent of slander
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County corrections facility and agent is being sued on claims they slandered a man's name to the Division of Corrections.
Man wants mine companies to pay for coal from McDowell Co. property
CHARLESTON -- An Avondale resident is suing a mining and energy company, claiming they refused to keep the terms of an agreement.
Hotel owner, tenant blame architect for faulty design
CHARLESTON --- A Kanawha County hotel owner and tenant are suing an architect design company after faulty designs damaged the hotel property.
Seaman says he was injured by water, noise
HUNTINGTON -- A seaman is suing over claims he was injured from contaminated water and loud noises.
Former Huntington firefighter says he was victim of harassment, discrimination
HUNTINGTON -- A former probationary firefighter is suing, alleging he was subjected to a hostile work environment.
WV CALA lists 'Dirty Dozen' state candidates funded by trial lawyers
CHARLESTON – A state legal reform group has released its “Dirty Dozen” list highlighting candidates funded in part by trial lawyers.
Youth football league accuses Riddell of false concussion claims on helmets
CHARLESTON -- A non-profit youth football league is suing over claims it purchased helmets based on false advertising statements.
Man says CAMC mistake led to loss of brain tissue
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing over claims doctors failed to correct an injury which led to the loss of a significant amount of brain tissue.
Tow truck driver blamed for wreck
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Fayette County man is suing over claims he was injured in a collision caused by a tow truck attempting to avoid a collision with another vehicle.
Company says tech firm breached contract
HUNTINGTON-- A West Virginia company is suing over claims it was unable to complete a real estate development project as planned due to contract breach.
Huntington man files suit after being injured in bus accident
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington resident is suing after becoming injured while a passenger on a bus.
Bingo accident results in lawsuit
CHARLESTON -- A Boone County man is suing over claims he was injured playing bingo on the premises of a fire department when a chair broke.
Hancock Co. Commission raised deputy's premiums, suit alleges
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A deputy sheriff is suing a county commission after they voted for him to pay more of his health insurance premiums.
Chili's server says she was sexually harassed by managers
CHARLESTON -- A restaurant server is suing her former employer and two managers, claiming one of the managers sexually harassed her.
Clinic, doctor again named in sexual harassment lawsuit
BECKLEY -- A woman has filed another lawsuit against a clinic and one of its doctors claiming he sexually harassed her while she was on the examination table.
Man files suit against hotel, employee after traffic accident
CHARLESTON -- A commuter is suing a company that owns a Charleston hotel and one of its employees after being involved in a traffic accident.