News from April 2014
Federal judge consolidates water lawsuits
CHARLESTON -- A federal judge has consolidated the dozens of lawsuits filed over the January chemical spill that affected the drinking water of more than 300,00 West Virginia residents.
State board files suit to get money from physical therapy license revocation
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy is suing over a dispute that arose after it revoked a physical therapist's license.
Former police officer says Town of Rhodell wrongly fired him
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is suing over claims his former employer brought malicious unsubstantiated criminal charges against him.
Pa. company says Fox Engineering owes nearly $15K
RIPLEY -- A Pennsylvania steel company is suing to collect on a past-due account.
Woman falls on bird bath display, sues Wal-Mart
MOOREFIELD -- Wal-Mart is sued after allegedly failing to keep their Moorefield store in a safe condition.
Rottweiler bite results in lawsuit
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A Morgantown resident is suing over claims she sustained serious injury after being bit by a dog.
Man's estate files asbestos suit
CHARLESTON -- The executor of the estate of a Kentucky man is suing a host of companies in an asbestos-related death.
Mine electrician says he was fired for using FMLA
CHARLESTON -- A former Winchester Mine section electrician is suing over claims he was wrongfully terminated for taking FMLA leave.
Parent says son abused by Potomac Center caretakers
ROMNEY -- A residential assistance center for the developmentally disabled is sued after employees allegedly abused residents.
Oak Hill man says car dealer didn't fix lemon
FAYETTEVILLE-- An Oak Hill resident is suing over claims a car dealer failed to fix a vehicle problem during the warranty period.
Oak Hill hospital accuses doctor of contract breach
FAYETTEVILLE-- A local doctor is being sued for almost $100,000.
Former employee accuses Norfolk Southern of negligence in $3M suit
WILLIAMSON -- Norfolk Southern Railway Company is being sued for $3 million over claims a former employee was injured as a result of an unsafe workplace.
City of St. Albans named in fatal car wreck suit
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County city and a man are being sued over claims his negligence caused a deadly car accident.
Clay Co. woman says state wrongly put her on child abuse registry
CHARLESTON -- A Clay County woman is suing West Virginia Child Protective Services and employees after she discovered her name on the child abuser registry list.
Man files petition over Avandia wrongful death settlement
WILLLIAMSON -- A man files a petition for approval of a wrongful death settlement after his wife died as a result of taking GlaxoSmithKline prescription drug.
Holding company says Bluestone Coal didn't make lease payments
BECKLEY -- A Delaware company with offices in Raleigh County is suing over claims a defaulting leasee has failed to surrender the property in question.
Ky. woman sues insurer for not paying fire claim
WILLIAMSON -- A Pike County, Ky., woman is suing a home insurance company, claiming it refused to pay her claim after her house was destroyed in a fire.
AIDE Conference held in Huntington, Charleston attracts national speakers
HUNTINGTON - The Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence is holding its fifth annual conference this week and will hold part of it in Huntington and part of it in Charleston.
Morrisey wants Charleston's gun law suit dismissed
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed motions to intervene in and dismiss the City of Charleston's lawsuit regarding a state law that seeks to ensure firearm laws are applied uniformly across the state.
Raleigh Co. man says Tacoma was a lemon
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is suing over claims Toyota has failed to fix his recently purchased vehicle.