News from April 2014
Not every disability can be accommodated
Eight-year-old Tommy knocks on the front door of a neighbor’s home and a lady answers. “Hi, Mrs. Johnson,” he says. “Can Billy come out and play baseball with us?
Legislature should restore overtime exemptions
By BRIAN M. PETERSON
Federal judge limits those who can pursue Ford sudden acceleration claims
HUNTINGTON -- A federal judge has granted in part and denied in part Ford’s motion to dismiss in a class action lawsuit filed by consumers who claimed their Ford vehicles are vulnerable to sudden unintended acceleration.
CSX wants Putnam teen's death case in federal court
HUNTINGTON -- CSX Transportation has asked to remove a case involving a Putnam County tennager who was struck and killed while walking home on railroad tracks after school to federal court.
Morrisey warns of Medicare diabetes scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is alerting residents to a scam that appears to be circulating throughout the state and region in which a person receives an unsolicited telephone call offering free diabetes testing or other medical supplies.
Man says prosthetics company caused pain, suffering
WHEELING -- A West Virginia man is suing a prosthetics company on claims their product caused him pain and suffering.
Truck driver says he was laid off because of knee injury
CHARLESTON -- A truck driver is suing a distribution company after he was laid off following a knee injury at work.
Marshall Co. man accuses officials of fraud, conspiracy
WHEELING -- A Marshall County man is suing the deputy commissioner of Marshall County and others for fraud and negligence.
Man says DuPont herbicide killed trees
PRINCETON -- A Mercer County man is suing over claims a herbicide marketed as environmentally friendly actually causes the death of mature trees.
Marshall Board of Governors named in medical malpractice suit
HUNTINGTON -- An Ohio woman is suing over claims surgery to remove her gallbladder was negligently performed by a West Virginia doctor.
Power company sues over easement rights
HUNTINGTON -- A power company is suing over claims a couple bought and built upon land granted to the company in a land easement in direct violation of said easement.
Company says patent was violated
CHARLESTON -- A patent company is suing over claims a real estate advertising software patent was infringed upon by several companies.
Mother says Wyoming Co. agency, ex-husband abused her sons
CHARLESTON -- A mother of two sons is suing, alleging her children have been subjected to abuse.
Former Pocahontas prosecutor indicted for embezzlement
MARLINTON – The former Pocahontas County prosecuting attorney has been indicted on felony charges of embezzlement.
Calhoun, state school boards sued for removing spring break
CHARLESTON -- Two local boards of education face lawsuits for allegedly removing the spring break from the school calendar.
Man says companies withdrew job offer
PINEVILLE -- A man is suing two companies in the coal industry after they failed to hire him for a job they had promised him.
Woman sues after falling in sink hole at cemetery
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County woman is suing over claims she sustained serious injuries after falling in a sink hole at a cemetary.
Raleigh Co. man accuses AT&T of debt harassment
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is suing AT&T, claiming harassment.
Rental company says coal company owes nearly $19K
BECKLEY -- A rental equipment company is suing a coal company over past due bills.
Woman says Navy credit union used unlawful debt collection practices
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County woman is suing over claims a creditor engaged in unlawful debt collection practices.