News from April 2015
Environmental groups sue Patriot Coal for pollution
HUNTINGTON – Three environmental groups are suing Hobet Mining, which is owned by Patriot Coal, after they claim it is polluting the Mud River watershed.
Lawsuit against Walgreens for retaliation removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Walgreens for alleged retaliation has been removed to federal court.
E-filing expands to Jefferson County
CHARLES TOWN – Electronic filing has expanded to Jefferson County.
Woman sues nursing home for defamation, wrongful termination
WINFIELD – A woman is suing Broadmore at Teays Valley and its executive director after she claims she was wrongfully terminated and the defendants defamed her character.
Couple sues ambulance authority for negligence
CHARLESTON – A couple are suing Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority for negligence.
Former nurse seeks attorneys fees, documents
MORGANTOWN – A former nurse who won a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against West Virginia University Board of Governors is now seeking attorneys fees and for the documents she was to receive after the judge's ruling in September.
Justices appoint 3-judge panel to hear Parkersburg mayor case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has chosen three circuit judges to hear allegations regarding Parkersburg Mayor Robert Newell and the allegations that he participated in misconduct and should be removed from office.
Man sues individual for daughter's injuries from dog bite
WINFIELD – A Putnam County man is suing another man for injuries his daughter sustained from a dog bite.
Woman sues Carmike Cinemas for injuries from fall
PRINCETON – A woman is suing Carmike Cinemas Inc. after she claims she was injured when she fell on its premises.
Mineral right plaintiffs say federal court erred
CLARKSBURG – The plaintiffs in consolidated lawsuits originally filed in 2012 have filed an appeal because they believe the federal court erred in its ruling.
Insurance carrier sues Winnebago for RV fire
POINT PLEASANT — An insurance company filed a grievance on behalf of its client against a recreational vehicle manufacturer for alleged liability in a 2013 incident.
Phone book publisher files breach lawsuit
WINFIELD — A Putnam County firm filed a lawsuit against a moving company for its alleged breach of a 2010 agreement.
Former worker files class action against Asplundh
WHEELING — An Ohio County worker filed a class action lawsuit against a landscaping firm for alleged breach of a 2014 agreement.
Woman says Dodge was a lemon
RIPLEY – A Jackson County woman filed a lawsuit against an automobile manufacturer, alleging poor workmanship and breach of contract.
Woman sues towing company to get car back
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman filed a lawsuit against a towing company for alleged false and deceptive business practices.
Mason man files accident suit against trucking company
POINT PLEASANT — A Mason County resident filed a lawsuit against two trucking companies and a driver for alleged negligence in a 2013 traffic incident.
Judges seem skeptical of state's EPA challenge
By JESSICA ESTEPA
Benjamin seeks 12 more years on bench
CHARLESTON – Brent Benjamin wants to serve another 12 years as a justice on the West Virginia Supreme Court.
Mingo Co. woman blames Wal-Mart for fall
LOGAN — A Mingo County woman filed a lawsuit against a major retailer for alleged premises liability in a 2013 incident.
Man sues Kroger for entryway fall
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Brooke County resident filed suit against a large retail firm for alleged liability in a 2015 store incident.