News from May 2014
THEIR VIEW: Two new laws W.Va. employers must know about
The West Virginia Legislature’s 2014 regular session concluded (in March). Like in many states, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill to increase the state minimum wage this year.
N.C. couple blames Flatwoods KOA for injuries
CLARKSBURG -- A Mt. Airy, N.C., couple is suing The Flatwoods Kampgrounds of America after they claim it breached its duty by allowing dangerous conditions to exist.
38 Consol employees claim breach of contract
MOUNDSVILLE - Thirty-eight men are suing Consol Energy Inc. after they claim it breached its contract with them by failing to abide by its inceptive plan.
Couple accuse doctor of malpractice
WHEELING - A couple is suing a physician they claim breached the standard of care and caused damages.
Inmate says officers sexually assaulted her
CHARLESTON -- A woman incarcerated in the Western Regional Jail is suing jail and correctional officers, claiming sexual assault.
Putnam couple says pool company didn't do job in time
WINFIELD - A couple claims Precision Pools breached its contract with them by failing to complete a project in a timely manner.
Man accuses FedEx of wrongful termination
WHEELING - A former employee is suing Federal Express Corporation after he claims he was wrongfully retaliated against and wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Seminar to focus on planning for small businesses
HUNTINGTON -- Two partners in a Huntington law firm will conduct an interactive seminar on planning for small business owners.
Retired judge opts for benefit roast instead of typical party
HUNTINGTON -- Cabell Circuit Judge David Pancake didn't want a typical retirement party. Instead, he opted for a good-natured roast that benefited an important cause to him.
Chiles, Thompson win primaries in races for circuit judgeships
HUNTINGTON - There will be two new names on the ballot in November for circuit judge positions in Cabell and Mingo counties.
Norfolk Southern employee alleges negligence after sinkhole injury
BECKLEY -- An Itmann resident is suing two companies, alleging negligence.
Clinic, doctor again named in sexual harassment lawsuit
CHARLESTON -- A Raleigh County woman is suing a clinic and doctor, claiming sexual harassment.
Woman says corrections officers sexually assaulted her
CHARLESTON -- A woman incarcerated in Western Regional Jail is suing a jail and correctional officers, claiming sexual assault.
Woman says car she purchased was a lemon
PINEVILLE -- A West Virginia resident has filed suit against General Motors, alleging her vehicle has not been fixed.
Land clearing company says it is owed nearly $44K
PINEVILLE -- West Virginia businesses are being sued for failing to pay the entire amount due on an invoice.
Putnam business says coal company owes more than $30K
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County business is suing to collect more than $30,000 of unpaid invoices.
Estate administrator named in auto negligence suit
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing after being injured in a car accident, claiming negligence.
Staffing agency says attorney didn't pay for temps
PRINCETON -- A staffing agency is suing after allegedly failing to receive payment for temporary employees from an attorney.
Woman's estate files slip-and-fall suit against Wal-Mart
LOGAN -- Wal-Mart is being sued by an estate after a woman allegedly fell and sustained injury at the store.
Impala was a lemon, lawsuit alleges
LOGAN -- General Motors is being sued over allegations that a vehicle has substantial defects.