News from 2015
Settlement sought in case where student was allegedly overdosed with insulin by school nurse
WINFIELD – A mother is seeking the court's permission to settle and compromise a tort claim after her diabetic daughter was allegedly given an overdose of insulin by a school nurse.
Man claims wrongful arrest in false theft accusation
WHEELING – A Pennsylvania man alleges that he was falsely arrested and imprisoned on theft charges by his former employer, Lightning Energy Services.
Woman claims she swallowed bone fragments in Heinz frozen meal
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman is suing over an unusual item she she claims she found in a frozen meal produced by the defendant.
Cecil I. Walker Machinery Co. seeks payment of allegedly unpaid goods
FAYETTEVILLE – A West Virginia corporation based in Belle is suing over an invoice for goods delivered but allegedly not paid for.
Insurance companies accuse Professional Electrical Services of not paying premiums
FAYETTEVILLE – Two Pennsylvania companies are suing to recover combined earned premiums for insurance services provided to a Victor company.
Man sues Mitsubishi dealership after he allegedly slipped and fell on wet pavement
PRINCETON – A man is suing a Mitsubishi dealership claiming negligence after he allegedly fell and was injured due to wet and slippery pavement.
Nurse demands compensation over allegations of unsafe workplace and sexual assault
PRINCETON – A Mercer County nurse is suing local hospital and a physician over claims she was sexually assaulted at her workplace.
Ketchum to serve as Chief Justice in 2016
CHARLESTON – Menis Ketchum will become Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court for 2016. He previously served as Chief Justice in 2012. Ketchum was elected to a full 12-year term on the Court in 2008.
Man demands trial in wage and hour violation claims against Pipeline Energy
MOUNDSVILLE – An Illinois worker is seeking compensation from a local employer and two of its employees, alleging a hostile work environment, violation of wage and hour laws and wrongful termination.
Man claims wrongful termination from Arch Coal Inc.
LOGAN – A former employee of a Logan County coal company is seeking compensation for wrongful termination, alleging he was fired because of his age.
Woman seeks compensation for injuries sustained in an allegedly hazardous Little General Store
FAYETTEVILLE – A Kanawha County woman is demanding a trial by jury for injuries sustained in a convenience store, alleging the unsafe environment and negligence caused her prolonged physical and mental pain.
Woman blames Daily Bread food pantry for head injuries
RIPLEY – A Jackson County woman alleges she suffered severe injuries when she fell through a faulty door opening at a food pantry.
Defendants drugged elderly mother, sexually assaulted her, lawsuit charges
KINGWOOD – The legal representative of a woman is suing a health care facility over the alleged mistreatment of her while in its care.
Former employee accuses Bob Evans of violating WVWPCA
WHEELING – An Ohio County man is suing over claims of not receiving his final paycheck in a timely manner, as required by the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Goodwin steps down as U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin announced Monday he is returning to private practice after serving as a federal prosecutor for 15 years.
Wetzel Co. man accuses allegedly drunk driver of property destruction
WEST UNION – A Wetzel County man says a freight truck driver lost control of his vehicle, colliding with a barn and water well on his property.
CNX Gas Co. sues over tax appraisal of its wells
PINEVILLE – An oil and gas company is suing over the state's tax appraisal of its operating expenses.
Injured driver seeks restitution after West Union collision
WEST UNION – A Doddridge County man is suing a truck driver after a collision on Big Flint Road.
Couple accuse auto giant Chrysler of not honoring warranty
WHEELING – An Adena, Ohio couple say a Jeep they purchased has ongoing transmission problems that the dealer has failed to correct, despite three separate attempts.
Ikes Fork woman sues over claims that natural gas accelerated house fire
PINEVILLE – An Ikes Fork woman and three minors are suing over the aftermath of a fire that was possibly accelerated by a natural gas leak.