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News from April 2014


U.S. Supreme Court upholds Clean Air Act rule

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By Melody Dareing |
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

By Ben Hart |
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

By Ben Hart |
CHARLESTON -- A woman incarcerated in Southern Regional Jail is suing jail and correctional officers, claiming sexual assault.

Man accuses corrections facility, agent of slander

By Ben Hart |
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

By Ben Hart |
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

By Ben Hart |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By David Yates |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Annie Cosby |
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

By Annie Cosby |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
HUNTINGTON -- A Huntington resident is suing after becoming injured while a passenger on a bus.

Bingo accident results in lawsuit

By Annie Cosby |
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

By Melody Dareing |
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

By Melody Dareing |
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

By Melody Dareing |
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

By Melody Dareing |
CHARLESTON -- A commuter is suing a company that owns a Charleston hotel and one of its employees after being involved in a traffic accident.