News from April 2014
Energy worker claims wrongful termination
SUMMERSVILLE -- A worker is suing his employer for wrongful termination.
Woman says mortgage companies took advantage of late mother
POINT PLEASANT -- The daughter of a Leon woman is suing a home loan company over predatory lending.
Man blames chemical companies for father's death
MOUNDSVILLE -- A son is suing a host of chemical companies after his father died of leukemia.
AG's office offers tips for hiring a contractor
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has advised West Virginians to take a few simple steps when hiring a contractor for home improvement projects.
W.Va. native and Tenn. lawyer places second on SyFy reality show
PINEVILLE -- J.R. Cook, a Wyoming County native and Tennessee attorney, placed second on “Opposite Worlds,” a reality competition television show on SyFy.
Woman files suit after fall at Dollar General
MOUNDSVILLE -- A customer is suing a retail store after falling in the store.
Phone book company says client owes nearly $5K
MOUNDSVILLE -- A telephone book and advertising company is suing one of its clients after it didn't receive payment for services.
Nurse claims W.Va. Media Holdings president traumatized her
CHARLESTON - A nurse is suing the president of West Virginia Media Holdings after she claims he pulled hair out of her head when he became angry during a medical screening.
Raleigh Co. couple accuses hospital of malpractice
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County couple is suing over claims that Raleigh General Hospital's employees' negligence caused severe medical complications.
Price reduced
Former Pocahontas County Prosecuting Attorney Donna Meadows Price will soon find out how it feels to be a defendant. She has been charged with embezzling more than $1,000 during her four years as county prosecutor, as well as stealing almost $4,000 in public property on her last day in office.
Cabelas, others accused of harassment
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County couple is suing a bank, claiming harassment.
Health Department ready to join water lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department plans to join a lawsuit to recoup more than $200,000 it lost as a result of January’s chemical leak that contaminated the Elk River.
Coal companies claim EPA boss not doing her job
WHEELING – A dozen coal and energy companies have filed a federal lawsuit claiming the the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is not doing her job correctly in regards to the Clean Air Act.
Charleston woman claims Levaquin caused injuries
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston couple is suing three drug companies after a prescription drug caused injuries.
Man says Wal-Mart fired him after filings workers' comp claim
CHARLESTON -- A former Wal-Mart employee is suing after he was allegedly wrongfully terminated.
Man says former employer wrongly fired him, owes money and discriminated
CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia resident is suing his former employer for wrongful discharge.
Former employee sues company for owed wages
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County business is being sued after allegedly failing to pay wages owed to former employee.
Man accuses Cabot Oil and Gas of causing landslide, contract breach
LOGAN -- A Logan County man is suing Cabot Oil and Gas, claiming they created landslide conditions on his property.
Foundation accuses credit card company of fraud
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County organization is suing Citgo Credit Card, claiming they were unlawfully overcharged.
Security worker says hospital wrongly fired him
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is suing a former employer, claiming he was unlawfully fired and treated poorly.