News from 2014
Man says paperwork snafu screwed up his retirement
CHARLESTON – A Raleigh County man is suing over claims he was unable to retire due to negligence in the processing of his retirement paperwork.
Maintenance man says he wasn't paid all wages
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing over claims he was not paid all wages owed him after his termination.
Media outlets seek withdrawal of Blankenship gag order
BECKLEY – Five news organizations filed a motion urging U.S. District Judge Irene Berger to withdraw a gag order that has blocked access to court records in a criminal case filed against Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship.
Judge sides with Raleigh County lab, says DEP must comply with board’s order
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County court judge has ordered the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to comply with a state board’s order allowing a Raleigh County laboratory to remain open.
Woman blames gynecologist for delayed cancer diagnosis
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims her doctor failed to follow up with abnormal test results, causing a delayed cancer diagnosis.
Woman blames nursing home for sister's death
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims her sister sustained injuries that allegedly contributed to her death in a nursing home.
Law office owes for phone book ads, suit claims
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County company is suing over claims an attorney owes money for advertising.
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.