News from April 2014
Sisters claim Ohio Co. company guilty of age discrimination
WHEELING -- Two sisters are suing over claims their employer discriminated against them based on age.
Bank wrongly foreclosed on house, suit claims
KINGWOOD -- A Newburg residence was destroyed in a home fire and then wrongfully foreclosed.
Man sues after injured in work fire
WINFIELD -- A Winfield resident is suing after becoming engulfed in flames while working for Airgas.
Contractor blamed for not repairing roof properly
WILLIAMSON -- A Mingo County town is suing over claims a roof contractor negligently repaired the roof of a municipal building.
PERSONNEL FILE: Kontos-Miller, Kuratomi elected to membership at Jenkins Fenstermaker
HUNTINGTON – The law firm of Jenkins Fenstermaker PLLC recently announced the election of two associates, Eleni Kontos-Miller and Nate Kuratomi, to membership in the firm.
Court: Government agencies can charge 'reasonable' fees for finding records
CHARLESTON - Government agencies can now charge citizens an hourly fee for the time it takes them to find public documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act, according to a ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court.
General Electric agrees to $500K settlement with children injured after standing on oven door
BECKLEY – Two children who suffered burns when they stood on the door of a General Electric oven will receive nearly $500,000 from the company from a recently approved settlement.
Why would anyone want to suppress the coal industry?
What is it about fossil fuels that inspires such seemingly irrational opposition?
Norfolk Southern worker files injury claim
WILLIAMSON -- A man is suing over claims he was injured while on the job as a carman for a railroad company.
Holzer Clinic wins lawsuit brought by former employee who alleged discrimination
HUNTINGTON – Holzer Clinic of West Virginia has been awarded summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by a former employee who claimed violations of the Family Medical Leave Act and age discrimination.
Fire department didn't pay for new engine, suit claims
MOOREFIELD -- A Hardy County bank is suing over claims a volunteer fire department has defaulted on payments for an engine.
Putnam prosecutor gets first-hand look at Al-Qaeda
By KELLY STADELMAN
Former Head Start teacher breached contract, group claims
KINGWOOD -- A former Head Start services teacher is being sued after receiving financial assistance.
Pa. couple settle suit against Walmart, alleged metal spikes split husband's head open
WHEELING – Just before a trial could start, a Pennsylvania couple have settled their lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores.
Company says Gilbert business owes $284K
WILLIAMSON -- A Gilbert business and its sole shareholder are being sued after allegedly failing to pay invoiced costs of more than $284,000.
Rio Grande didn't pay rent in Maryland, suit claims
KEYSER -- Two Maryland companies are suing over claims a West Virginia commercial lessee has failed to pay rent.
Ohio Co. Development Authority says company abandoned property
WHEELING -- An Ohio County authority is suing over claims a company failed to make lease payments and abandoned a rental property in the Highlands.
On-the-job injury results in lawsuit
WINFIELD -- A Ripley couple is suing after the husband is injured while working.
