News from November 2014
Woman sues WVDHHR for emotional distress, violation of civil rights
CHARLESTON - A Clay County woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources for separating her from her infant son.
West Virginia Department of Public Safety dismissed from federal lawsuit alleging excessive force, assault
HUNTINGTON - The West Virginia Department of Public Safety/State Police has been dismissed from a lawsuit alleging excessive force and assault.
A Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint filed in lawsuit against CVS, others
MADISON - A Memorandum in Support of the Kroger Co.'s Motion to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint has been filed in a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy Inc. and others by former Attorney General Darrell V. McGraw Jr.
Lawsuit involving Mobile Training & Education dismissed
WAYNE - A 2008 lawsuit involving Mobile Training & Education Inc. and a man who claimed the company lured him away from Verizon with false promises has been settled and dismissed.
Incarcerated woman says WVDHHR responsible for sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – An incarcerated woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after she claims she was sexually harassed and abused while in its custody.
Taylor Co. man blames WVU Board of Governors for paralysis
MORGANTOWN -- A Taylor County man is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after he claims he faces permanent paralysis because of its failure to diagnose spinal cord injury.
Former employee sues IB Services for wrongful termination
MORGANTOWN – A former employee is suing IB Services, Inc., after he claims he was wrongfully terminated for requesting a workers’ compensation claim to be opened.
Emerald Coal Resources says former employee owes more than $10,000
MORGANTOWN – Emerald Coal Resources, LP is suing a former employee it claims owes more than $10,000 for breaching multiple agreements.
Family sues Timberline Residential for asbestos, mold in apartment
MORGANTOWN – A family is suing Timberline Residential after they claim the apartment unit they rented had asbestos and mold in it.
Four more suits filed against MSU for accreditation issues
CHARLESTON – Four more lawsuits have been filed against Mountain State University for allegedly failing to inform students about accreditation issues with its nursing program.
Ohio couple sues WVDOT for car accident
CHARLESTON – An Ohio woman and her husband are suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation for injuries sustained in a car accident.
Bicyclist sues woman for car accident
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man who was riding his bicycle is suing a woman who struck him with her vehicle and caused him injuries.
Pennsylvania man names 109 defendants in asbestos suit
CHARLESTON – A Reynoldsville, Pa., man is suing 109 companies he claims are responsible for his lung cancer.
Federal inmate says state police refuse to respond to FOIA requests
CHARLESTON – An inmate in the United States Penitentiary, McCreary is suing the West Virginia State Police for refusing to respond to repeated Freedom of Information Act requests.
CIVIL FILINGS: Boone County
Dec. 8
Woman sues Southridge Grand Prix and Family Fun Center for daughter's injuries
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Southridge Grant Prix and Family Fun Center after her daughter was injured while riding go-carts.
Ky. man files asbestos suit against 56 companies
CHARLESTON - A Kentucky man has filed an asbestos suit against 56 companies, claiming he now has lung cancer because of the negligence of the companies.
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April 20
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March 23
State Chamber still pushing AG Sunshine Act
Steve Roberts CHARLESTON – The regular session of the state Legislature is over, and the "Sunshine Act" that would have provided more legislative control over the Attorney General's office died in committee. But the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce still is running television, radio and newspaper ads urging the public to let their legislators know they care about the issue.