News from July 2014
Man sues Charleston over gym injury
CHARLESTON -- A man has filed suit against the city of Charleston, alleging he cut his ankle on a rusty piece of metal on a piece of the city’s gym equipment.
HR worker says HEPC didn't pay last wages in time
CHARLESTON -- A former human resources professional is suing after his employer allegedly failed to pay his final check in a timely manner.
The good fight for our freedoms
Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation ...
The task of ensuring safety, health of temp workers
HUNTINGTON – The use of temporary employees has become common in many industries. As a result, our firm has handled several recent cases in which an employee of a staffing agency has suffered a workplace injury while on the premises of a host employer.
Woman sues nursing home over injuries
CHARLESTON -- A woman has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a former nursing home resident who was allegedly injured during her stay.
Nurse names medical center in retaliatory discharge suit
HUNTINGTON -- A former nurse is suing, stating she was terminated for filing a grievance against a fellow employee.
Woman says she slipped, fell in hospital cafeteria
HUNTINGTON -- A woman is suing after allegedly slipping and falling in a hospital cafeteria.
Wayne Co. miner says he was injured by defective drill
HUNTINGTON -- Several companies face a lawsuit after a miner was injured by allegedly defective equipment.
Cabell woman blames apartment owner for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- An apartment complex owner faces a lawsuit for negligence after a former tenant was allegedly injured.
PERSONNEL FILE: Scanlon named to Wheeling YWCA board
WHEELING -- Bordas & Bordas has announced a staff member's recent appointment to Wheeling’s Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Board of Directors.
Route 10 wreck results in lawsuit
HUNTINGTON -- A driver and passenger were allegedly severely injured when another vehicle allegedly crossed the center line in Barboursville.
Morrisey speaks at energy rally in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday pledged to keep fighting for coal miners in West Virginia and elsewhere during the Rally to Support American Energy in Pittsburgh.
AG's office reaches $950,000 settlement with financial institutions
CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a $950,000 settlement on Monday with three financial institutions that allegedly rigged bids, fixed prices and manipulated the markets for municipal derivatives.
Juvenile Drug Court starts gender-specific self-esteem therapy
CHARLESTON – The female participants of the Boone and Lincoln Juvenile Drug Court recently participated in a court-supervised, gender-specific self-esteem program.
Man says he was injured on faulty car wash drain
HUNTINGTON -- An allegedly defective drain has prompted a lawsuit in Cabell County.
Ohio Co. woman says she was fired for refusing to issue Methadone
WHEELING -- An Ohio County woman is suing over claims she was fired for refusing to issue medication she believed would be dangerous for a patient.
Mercer Co. man blames nursing home for mother's death
PRINCETON -- A Mercer County man is suing over claims that injuries his mother sustained in a nursing home led to her death.
Monroe Co. man says he was wrongly denied disability benefits
UNION -- A Monroe County man is suing over claims he was unfairly denied disability benefits.
Obama 'cherry-picks' laws to enforce, W.Va. AG's suit alleges
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday said his ofice has filed a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama’s practice of "cherry-picking which laws his administration will enforce."
Raleigh Co. woman says she was injured at baseball stadium
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County woman is suing over claims she was injured at a baseball stadium.