News from September 2014
Couple blames 46 defendants in leukemia suit
RIPLEY – A Millwood couple is suing 46 companies they claim are responsible for a chronic lymphocytic leukemia diagnosis.
Man says siblings wrongfully attempted to force him out of family business
WHEELING – A man is suing Tri-State Petroleum Corp. after he claims his siblings wrongfully attempted to force him out of the family business.
Petition for writ of prohibition filed against Hampshire County magistrate
ROMNEY - A petition for writ of prohibition and mandamus has been filed in a lawsuit against a Hampshire County magistrate by the State.
Man says father's nursing home injuries led to death
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims his father sustained injuries in an assisted living facility that led to the man's death.
Former Pressley Ridge teacher says he wasn't paid final wages in time
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims he was not paid by his former employer in a timely manner after being discharged.
Former Ansted police chief files wrongful termination suit
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County man is suing over claims his employment as chief of police was terminated as a result of his investigation into irregularities in the town of Ansted's fiscal affairs.
NAPA says auto repair shop owes more than $5K
FAYETTEVILLE – A Georgia company is suing over claims an auto sales and repair company has failed to pay for goods bought on credit.
EPA praises groups for redeveloping brownfields
HUNTINGTON – The regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday praised six West Virginia communities and agencies for their redevelopment of brownfields throughout the state.
Wetzel couple says state wrongfully took grandchild from them
CHARLESTON – A Wetzel County couple is suing over claims their grandchild was wrongfully taken from their custody by Child Protective Services.
Med mal always a hot topic
WHEELING – One subject that can really fire up a debate when I get together with my family is the subject about healthcare and/or medical malpractice.
Juvenile Justice Commission’s work visionary, important
CHARLESTON – It is the prerogative of the Chief Justice to have a special project. It focuses the attention of the entire court system toward one goal for that year.
PERSONNEL FILE: Miller receives Krochock Award
CHARLESTON – Jackson Kelly attorney Laurie Miller has been selected by DRI as the recipient of this year’s Richard H. Krochock Award.
Man says he was beaten in McDonald's parking lot
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County man is suing over claims he was struck and injured by an Oak Hill minor in a McDonald's parking lot.
Man blames Maxim Crane, supervisor of age discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims his job in sales was terminated due to his age.
Chesapeake couple sues town, insurer over water damage
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple is suing over claims their home sustained water damage due to the negligence of the town of Chesapeake.
Couple says energy company damaged property
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple is suing over claims an energy company damaged their property.
Patient blames fall on Thomas Hospital
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims she was injured in a fall while a patient at a hospital.
Ky. company says security firm didn't pay for services
CHARLESTON – A Kentucky-based company is suing over claims it wasn't paid for services and materials delivered to a West Virginia company.
Coal business hit with lawsuits in two counties
MADISON – A West Virginia company is being sued for alleged coal dust encroaching upon a nearby family residence and failure to pay for goods purchased from another West Virginia company.
Charleston attorney following former billionaire's money trail
CHARLESTON – A prominent Charleston attorney again is making a name for himself nationally as he works to recover assets of a former billionaire following a Montana ski resort bankruptcy.