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News from April 2014


Federal judge consolidates water lawsuits

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By Annie Cosby |
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

By Annie Cosby |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
RIPLEY -- A Pennsylvania steel company is suing to collect on a past-due account.

Woman falls on bird bath display, sues Wal-Mart

By Whitney Brakken |
MOOREFIELD -- Wal-Mart is sued after allegedly failing to keep their Moorefield store in a safe condition.

Rottweiler bite results in lawsuit

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Melody Dareing |
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

By Ben Hart |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
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

By Whitney Brakken |
FAYETTEVILLE-- A local doctor is being sued for almost $100,000.

Former employee accuses Norfolk Southern of negligence in $3M suit

By Ben Hart |
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

By Ben Hart |
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

By Ben Hart |
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

By Ben Hart |
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

By Annie Cosby |
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

By Ben Hart |
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

By Kyla Asbury |
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

By Chris Dickerson |
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

By Annie Cosby |
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is suing over claims Toyota has failed to fix his recently purchased vehicle.