News from May 2015
Justices: Office of Administrative Hearings exceeded its authority
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the state's Division of Motor Vehicles should have appealed to Wayne Circuit Court instead of requesting for an agency to exceed its authority.
WVSC says arbitration clause is unconscionable
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a decision, ruling that the delegation provision in an arbitration clause does not clearly or unmistakably reflect an intention by the parties to assign to the arbitrator all questions about the enforceability of the clause.
Zales sexual harassment suits combined, moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A sexual harassment lawsuit against Zales Jewelers has been removed to federal court.
Man sues mining company for wrongful termination
BLUEFIELD – A man is suing Raw Coal Mining Company after he claims he was wrongfully terminated from his employment.
Settlement reached in case over Fayette teacher striking child
FAYETTEVILLE – An order approving minor settlement has been filed in a lawsuit against Fayette County Board of Education for allegations over a teacher striking a Kindergarten student.
Woman blames Pepsi for cooler shelf collapse
MADISON – A Julian woman has sued Pepsico and a store owner, alleging a cooler shelf crashed into her hand.
Va. woman cites hospital owners over trip-and-fall
PRINCETON – A Virginia woman has sued a hospital, alleging injuries she suffered in a fall.
Country club owes money, suit claims
NEW CUMBERLAND – A California golf course maintenance company has sued for money it alleges it is owed for maintaining and providing materials for a Weirton golf course.
Woman sues correctional officer for sexual abuse
CHARLESTON – A former inmate is suing a correctional officer of the West Virginia Division of Corrections for sexual abuse during her stay at Lakin Correctional Center.
Judge grants motion for default judgment in logging death case
RIPLEY – A Jackson County judge has granted a motion for default judgment in favor of the plaintiff in a lawsuit against a logging company for a man's death.
Railroad worker cites employer with negligence
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County railway worker filed a lawsuit against a Virginia-based commercial freight carrier for liability in a series of workplace incidents that allegedly caused or exacerbated injury between 2010 and 2014.
Building firm sues customer for non-payment
BECKLEY — A Colorado company is suing a New Jersey firm and its founder for alleged breach of contract in a 2014 agreement.
Miner holds employer responsible for injuries
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County couple filed a lawsuit against a pair of coal mining companies for alleged negligence in a 2013 matter.
Couple blames mine for man's injuries
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County couple filed a lawsuit against a coal mining operation, its affiliate and four individuals for alleged liability in a 2014 workplace incident.
Pruntytown visit results in injury, lawsuit
GRAFTON — A Wetzel County resident filed a lawsuit against a state agency for alleged liability in a 2013 event.
Country club sues Charleston City Council candidate
CHARLESTON – A candidate for a seat on Charleston's City Council has been sued by a country club for an unpaid bill of nearly $6,000.
Woman blames hospital for parking lot injury
ROMNEY – A Romney woman has sued a local hospital over injuries she allegedly suffered in a fall in the hospital parking lot.
Raleigh miner alleges unjust firing
BECKLEY – A worker fired from a mining company has sued, alleging wrongful termination.
Patient says doctor gave her too much Percocet
BECKLEY – A female patient has sued a hospital and doctor, alleging an excessive dose of Percocet just prior to discharge.
Mine shelter maker cited for firing worker who raised safety issues
BECKLEY – A former employee of a mine shelter manufacturer has sued, alleging he was fired for raising safety concerns.