News from June 2015
Man sues over bakery injuries
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Labor Ready Mid-Atlantic for injuries he sustained while working.
Women accuse Five Guys manager of sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – Two former female employees have sued a recently opened Putnam County location of a national hamburger chain for sexual harassment.
Landowner blames mine for surface damages
MOUNDSVILLE—Claiming unlawful impairment of his land, buildings and natural resources, a Marshall County property owner filed suit against a Canonsburg, Pennsylvania coal mining company claiming property damage in 2013-14. Raymond A.
Justices rule on discovery of nursing home documents
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled certain nursing home documents are open to discovery for trials while others are not.
Ex-employee accuses Big Lots of wage violation
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman has filed a lawsuit against a large Ohio-based company claiming unlawful employment practices in 2014.
Ex-employee accuses Big Lots of wage violation
PRINCETON—A Mercer County woman filed a lawsuit against a large Ohio-based company claiming unlawful employment practices in 2014. Barbara L.
Tenant blames property manager for waste contamination
KEYSER — A Mineral County man filed a lawsuit against a property management company claiming premises negligence in 2014.
Tenant blames property manager for waste contamination
KEYSER—A Mineral County man filed a lawsuit against a property management company claiming premises negligence in 2014. Robert Harris, individually and as parent and next friend of minor Gabby Harris, filed a complaint against WODA Group on May 15 in Mineral Circuit Court, claiming major damages in a June 2014 sewer system failure at his home. According to the filing, the plaintiff and his family were tenants at Greene Gables Apartment Complex in Ridgeley from June 2011 until June 2014.
Employee accuses firm of cheating him
WHEELING — An Ohio County man filed a lawsuit against a commercial services corporation alleging employment law violations in 2014.
Employee accuses firm of cheating him
WHEELING—An Ohio County man filed a lawsuit against a commercial services corporation alleging employment law violations in 2014. Michael Lattocha filed a suit against Firewater Restoration Inc. of Pittsburgh on May 14 in Ohio Circuit Court, claiming breach of contract beginning in May 2014. According to the filing, the plaintiff was hired to work for the defendant in its Ohio County office as an estimator and office manager on May 19, 2014 at an initial negotiated salary of $50,000. Lattocha
Man fights for coverage of daughter’s health expenses
BECKLEY — Enduring financial hardship as a result of his insurer’s alleged policy violation, a Raleigh County man filed a lawsuit against a Minnesota-based health care company alleging breach of contract beginning in 2010.
Man fights for coverage of daughter’s health expenses
BECKLEY—Enduring severe financial hardship as a result of his insurer’s alleged policy violation, a Raleigh County man filed a lawsuit against a Minnesota-based health care company alleging breach of contract beginning in 2010. Ryan Snuffer filed a complaint against United Healthcare Services Inc. in Raleigh Circuit Court May 11, claiming that the health care plan administrator reneged on its statement of coverage for his ailing child’s treatment. According to the filing, the plaintiff has had
Fayette Co. couple invokes lemon law
BECKLEY—Claiming that their new motor vehicle may be life-threatening, a Fayette County couple filed a complaint against an automotive manufacturer May 13 in Raleigh Circuit Court rejecting their 2013 purchase contract. Charles L.
Shopper blames Wal-Mart for slip and fall injuries
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman filed a lawsuit against a major retailer alleging multiple counts of premises liability in 2013.
Shopper blames Wal-Mart for slip and fall injuries
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County woman filed a lawsuit against a major retailer alleging multiple counts of premises liability in 2013. Ruth Ann Tate filed a complaint against Wal-Mart Stores East LP in Raleigh Circuit Court May 14, claiming negligence in a July 2013 shopping experience. According to the filing, the plaintiff was on the defendant’s premises located at 1330 Eisenhower Drive in Beckley on or about July 7, 2013 when she slipped and fell in a pedestrian walkway.
Fayette Co. couple invokes lemon law
BECKLEY — Claiming that their new motor vehicle may be life-threatening, a Fayette County couple filed a complaint against an automotive manufacturer May 13 in Raleigh Circuit Court rejecting their 2013 purchase contract.
Couple blames slippery hospital floor for injuries
LOGAN — A Cabell County couple filed suit against a hospital claiming liability in a 2013 event.
Homeowner blames mine for property damage
MADISON — A Logan County woman filed suit against a Delaware-based insurance company and its affiliate for liability in a 2014 mishap.
Homeowner seeks mine-related insurance coverage, alleging property damage
MADISON—A Logan County woman filed suit against a Delaware-based insurance company and its affiliate for liability in a 2014 mishap. Sue Ann Richardson of Chapmanville brought a complaint against Trumbull Insurance Company and The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. d/b/a The Hartford of Hartford, Connecticut and doing business in West Virginia on May 19 in Boone County Circuit Court, claiming liability in a May 2014 issue. According to the filing, the plaintiff has a homeowner’s insurance
Walker announces Supreme Court run
MORGANTOWN – Beth Walker officially has entered the 2016 state Supreme Court race.