News from November 2015
Wheeling man accuses landlord of retaliation in assault case
WHEELING – An Ohio County man says his landlord and employer ended their work-for-rent agreement after he testified that a neighbor and fellow employee assaulted him.
Cabell Co. man blames unsafe working conditions for injury
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man is suing a metals industry company over injuries he sustained in a work-site accident.
Perhaps 'the end of the beginning' of Obama's War on Coal
The Allied victory over Rommel in North Africa was, indeed, a turning point in World War II, but Winston Churchill was determined that his countrymen should be realistic about it. Yes, it was a triumph, a great triumph, but it was one of many triumphs that would be necessary to defeat the enemy once and for all.
Martinsburg law office raided by FBI, cooperating with investigation
MARTINSBURG – A Martinsburg law office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday after alleged threats were made on social media by former employees.
Driver says rig full of beer shifted, causing injuries
ELKINS – A man and his wife are suing MillerCoors LLC after they claim he was injured as a result of the company's negligence. Joseph Bennefield was an employee for Navajo Express and his employer contracted with MillerCoors to haul a trailer load of beer form the Shenandoah Brewery in Elkton, Va., to Glenwillow, Ohio, according to a complaint filed Oct. 30 in the U.S.
Five employees accuse Schwan's of wage payment violations
CLARKSBURG – Five employees are suing the Schwan Food Company after they claim it continues to violate the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act. Schwan's Shared Services LLC; Schwan's Home Service Inc.; and Carlton Spare Jr. were also named as defendants in the suit. Amy J.
WVU fraternity files motion to dismiss in pledge death case
MORGANTOWN – Kappa Sigma Fraternity has filed a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit alleging it and multiple other defendants were responsible for the hazing and death of a fraternity pledge. Kappa Sigma also filed a memorandum of law in support of its motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, motion for summary judgment. Kappa claims the plaintiffs failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, according to the memorandum. Kappa says it owed no duty to the plaintiffs on the night of th
Wheeling Hospital says doctor broke non-compete clause
WHEELING – An Ohio County hospital says a former employee broke his employment agreement when he left to work for another medical practice.
DEP accuses Hanover man of violating tank storage laws
PINEVILLE – A director with West Virginia’s Department of Environmental Protection says the owner of two underground storage tanks in Wyoming County failed to comply with state and federal rules regarding the tanks.
Bluefield woman alleges hospital's negligence led to infection
PRINCETON – A Bluefield woman is suing a Mercer County hospital over alleged negligence that led to infection and further medical care.
Man blames Bluefield Regional, doctor in wife's death
PRINCETON – A Mercer County man alleges his late wife’s doctor committed malpractice, leading to her death, when she was a patient at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Kentucky man accuses Cabell Huntington Hospital of discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky man is suing his former employer, a Cabell County hospital, over claims of disability discrimination that led to his termination. Benny A. Ooten of Catlettsburg filed a lawsuit in Cabell Circuit Court against Cabell Huntington Hospital, alleging disability discrimination in violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
DNR game check goes online
CHARLESTON – One of the most anticipated time of the year for West Virginians is big game hunting season. So many of our family members, friends and neighbors enjoy picking up a bow, rifle, musket or, beginning this year, a crossbow, and heading out into the woods and fields in search of white-tailed deer, black bear or wild turkey.
Woman faults city of Huntington over water damages to her home
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman is suing the city over flood damages to her home.
Mercer Co. blames Big Lots for her injuries
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing a discount retailer over injuries she sustained in one of its stores, which she claims are a result of the store's negligence.
AGs reach agreement with EDMC to change practices, forgive loans
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a multistate agreement with for-profit education company Education Management Corporation (EDMC) that will reform the company’s recruiting and enrollment practices, as well as forgive $445,973 in loans for about 428 West Virginia student enrolled in online courses. The agreement with attorneys general in 39 states plus the District of Columbia, through a consent judgment filed Nov. 16 in Kanawha Circuit Court, mandates a
Former Ravenswood city clerk files discrimation suit against city
RIPLEY – A man is suing the City of Ravenswood after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated. Michael McCann was employed by the City of Ravenswood as a city clerk from Nov. 2, 2011, until his termination on Aug. 19, 2014, according to a complaint filed in Jackson Circuit Court. McCann claims as part of his job responsibilities, he was responsible for reconciling the accounts pertaining to the city's water department and in early 2014, he began to notice discrepancies between the bi
Former manager accuses Bob Evans of wrongful termination
MORGANTOWN – A man is suing Bob Evans Farms LLC after he claims he was wrongfully terminated from his employment. Rick A. Kirkpatrick was hired by Bob Evans Farms in 1983 and remained with the company for 32 years, working his way up to a management position, according to a complaint filed in Monongalia Circuit Court.
Motions for remand, transfer filed in lawsuit against Eric Conn
CHARLESTON – Motions have been filed in a lawsuit against Eric C. Conn to dismiss the lawsuit or transfer it to another court.
Woman accuses Mon Health Care Inc. of discrimination
MORGANTOWN – A woman is suing Mon Health Care Inc. after she claims she was discriminated against because of her age. Pamela G. Logar was employed by the defendant in its durable medical equipment store since 2007 as a customer service representative and had worked in the Monongalia Health System for a total of 33 years, according to a complaint filed in Monongalia Circuit Court.