News from February 2015
Speedway seeks summary judgment in injury suit
HUNTINGTON – Speedway filed a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit against the company for injuries allegedly sustained at one of its Huntington gas stations.
Federal judge tosses age discrimination suit
CLARKSBURG – A lawsuit against Advance Auto Parts alleged age discrimination has been dismissed from federal court.
Federal ice slip lawsuit dismissed
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit against Arbor Management has been dismissed from federal court.
Woman sues Genesis for mother's death
FAYETTEVILLE – A woman is suing Genesis Health Ventures of West Virginia for the death of her mother.
Two men indicted on charges to commit arson of legislator's home
MARTINSBURG – A father and son were indicted Feb. 18 by a grand jury on charges that they solicited two men to set fire to the home of a member of the House of Delegates last year in an attempt to murder him.
Inmate sues jail doctor over amputation
ST. MARYS – A jail inmate whose diabetes led to an infection and the loss of his leg has sued the jail doctor for alleged malpractice.
Estate blames doctor for woman's death
BECKLEY – The estate of a woman is suing her doctor, alleging medications he prescribed killed her.
Woman says ambulance company ruined her credit
BECKLEY – A disabled woman is suing Jan-Case Ambulance alleging bogus bills tarnished her credit, cost her a home loan and caused her distress.
Woman slips on fresh paint, sues Lowe's
WHEELING – A woman is suing a Lowe's chain store over claims she slipped and fell on fresh paint.
Pizza stores file first train derailment suit
FAYETTEVILLE – Two Fayette County businesses have filed the first lawsuit related to the Feb. 16 train derailment that sent a fireball into the sky and threatened the water supply.
UPDATE: Punitive damages cap fails in Senate
CHARLESTON – A state Senate bill that would have capped punitive damages in civil lawsuits has been voted down.
Jenkins: Ready to work for W.Va.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the new representative of the Third Congressional District of West Virginia, I am honored to serve our great state and bring the values and concerns of hardworking West Virginians to Congress.
Employee sues Kroger for injuries
CHARLESTON – An employee is suing the Kroger Co. after she claims she was injured while performing her work duties.
Conductor says Norfolk failed to provide safe workplace
CHARLESTON – A conductor is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company after he was injured during the course of his job.
Union says coal company won't follow agreement
CLARKSBURG – United Mine Workers of America is suing Monongalia County Coal Company for failing to abide by an agreement.
If you can't do your job, find a different one
Most people have worked, at least once, with a colleague unqualified for the job. Whether the deficiency was physical, intellectual, experiential, attitudinal, or otherwise, the workers had to compensate for the shortcomings, which made the jobs more difficult, decreased productivity, and possibly jeopardized health.
House passes medical liability insurance bill
CHARLESTON – A bill meant to control the cost of liability insurance and to maintain access to affordable health care services for West Virginians is headed for the governor’s desk.
Man sues Charleston, officer for wrongful arrest
CHARLESTON – A man is suing a police officer and the City of Charleston for wrongfully arresting him.
Another man sues night club for stabbing injuries
CHARLESTON – Another man is suing Impulse Night Club for stabbing injuries he incurred while visiting the night club with his cousin.
Man sues Genesis for nursing home neglect, abuse
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Genesis Healthcare for nursing home neglect and abuse.