News from June 2014
Woman says son stepped on hypodermic needle at hotel
CHARLESTON -- A St. Albans woman has sued a Dunbar hotel after her son stepped on a used hypodermic needle in one of the rooms.
PERSONNEL FILE: Swann joins Kay Casto & Chaney
CHARLESTON -- Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC has announced that William Swann has been hired as an associate attorney in its Charleston office.
Woman blames WV-American Water for injuries
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County woman is suing after falling into a meter box.
Woman says she was sexually abused while in jail
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was sexually abused while incarcerated in West Virginia.
Driver claims company fired him after asking him to work illegally long shifts
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing over claims he was forced to break Department of Transportation regulations in his job as a freight driver.
Woman blames parole officers for mother's death
CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia woman is suing over claims her mother died when parole officers refused to contact emergency medical services.
Ky. man blames Procter & Gamble for wreck
HUNTINGTON -- A Kentucky man is suing over claims he was injured in a vehicle collision with a commercial driver.
Juvenile drug court participants attend Power games
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Power recently invited participants in two area juvenile drug courts to attend baseball games at Appalachian Power Park for free.
New Mingo judge starts work in the dark ... literally
WILLIAMSON -- Miki Thompson was sworn in Wednesday as the new Circuit Judge in Mingo County despite the fact there was no power in the courthouse.
Wrongful death suit filed against Cabell man who shot, killed new neighbor
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County woman is suing a Barboursville man after he killed her husband on property the couple had just purchased.
Woman says Riverside High coach struck her son
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims her son was struck by a teacher.
Contractor says bank deposited checks not endorsed
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County company is suing over claims a bank deposited checks without its endorsement.
N.C. man says poor traffic control to blame for injuries
CHARLESTON -- A North Carolina man is suing over claims he was injured due to the negligent traffic control in a highway construction zone.
Couple accuses Beneficial of predatory lending
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple are suing over claims they were the victims of predatory lending.
Couple names medical center in slip-and-fall suit
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Fayette County couple is suing over claims the wife sustained serious injuries after slipping and falling at a medical center.
Woman wants mom's wrongful death settlement approved
FAYETTEVILLE -- A woman has filed a petition for approval of a wrongful death settlement after her mother died from breast cancer.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jackson Kelly recognized in Chambers USA
CHARLESTON -- Twenty Jackson Kelly attorneys were recently rated in the Chambers USA “2014 Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers.”
Former Wayne Co. prosecutor has license suspended 75 days
CHARLESTON – A former Wayne County assistant prosecutor has had his law license suspended for 75 days after he solicited sexual favors from a woman while handling her abuse and neglect case.
Woman says garage didn't fix car as promised
NEW CUMBERLAND -- An Ohio woman is suing a car care center over claims it didn't repair her car as promised.
Class action claims Hancock Co. driller fired man illegaly
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A West Virginia man has filed a potential class action, alleging his employer terminated his position unlawfully.