News from October 2015
22 Mingo Co. residents blame CONSOL, others for property damage
CHARLESTON – Twenty-two individuals are suing CONSOL of Kentucky Inc. after they claim their homes and properties were damaged because of the mine. Chesapeake Appalachia, Chesapeake Energy Corporation and an unknown individual were also named as defendants in the suit. Haskell Runyon Sr.; Donnie Baisden and Devonna Baisden; Ray Clark and Angela Clark; Thomas Fletcher and Lena Fletcher; Kenneth Neal and Brenda Neal; Wilma Reed; Freddie Runyon; Haskell Runyon Jr. and Bonnie Runyon; Frank Smith a
Logan Co. man accuses Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems of retaliatory discharge
CHARLESTON – A Logan County man is suing Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems after he claims he was retaliated against and wrongfully terminated from his employment. Jason Little also was named as a defendant in the suit. Eric E.
Raleigh Co. passenger blames two drivers, Oak Hill for car collision
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is suing the driver the driver of the vehicle he was a passenger in, an employee of the city of Oak Hill and the city itself, alleging negligence in a collision that resulted in permanent physical injuries.
Wayne Co. man accuses Tri-State Airport of age discrimination
WAYNE – A man is using Tri-State Airport Authority for discriminating against him based on his age. Jerry Brienza, the director of the airport, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Robert Maynard began working at Huntington Tri-State Airport in December 1973 as a fueling technician in the General Aviation Department, according to a complaint filed in Wayne Circuit Court Maynard claims in 1975, he was named as the maintenance superintendent for the next 15 years and was responsible for t
Man says he was injured in slip-and-fall at Cabell Co. Wal-Mart store
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. after he claims he was injured when he slipped and fell in the store. On May 6, 2014, Joshua Cremeans was in Wal-Mart when he slipped on fabric softener left on the floor of the store and was injured, according to a complaint filed in Cabell Circuit Court and removed to federal court Oct. 9. Cremeans claims the store had a duty of care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition. Wal-Mart breached its duty by allowing the dangerous cond
Man blames Fresenius Medical Care for father's death
HUNTINGTON - A man is suing Fresenius Medical Care after he claims its negligence caused his father's death. Huntington Internal Medicine Group, Dr. Michael Collins, Jessica Durst, JoAnne Caudill and Stacy Cook were also named as defendants in the suit. On July 13, 2013, John E.
Man accuses Liberty University of consumer credit violations
BECKLEY – A man filed a class action lawsuit against Liberty University, claiming it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. On July 28, Liberty University mailed Stephen Snuffer a letter informing him that he allegedly owed $2,470.89, with a possible interest of $892.80 and a possible amount due of $3,363.69, according to a complaint filed in Raleigh Circuit Court and removed to federal court Oct. 13. Snuffer claims the letter informing him if he did not make arrangemen
Woman blames Tri-State Transit Authority for injuries from boarding bus
WAYNE – A woman is suing Tri-State Transit Authority after she claims she sustained injuries while attempting to board one of its vehicles. On Dec. 29, 2008, Janet Baisi was attempting to board a van in Kenova that was owned and operated by TTA, according to a complaint filed in Wayne Circuit Court. Baisi claims while he was boarding the van, an unknown hazard caused her to trip and fall and sustain serious injuries, including a punctured lung. TTA owed a duty to Baisi to operate and maintain
Former Meadow Bridge Sanitary District official seeks old job
FAYETTEVILLE – The former vice chairman of the Meadow Bridge Sanitary District has filed a suit in an attempt to get his job back.
Kanawha County lab says Appalachian Coal defaulted on loan
PRINCETON, W.V. -- A Kanawha County, West Virginia laboratory recently sued a coal mining-related business for allegedly failing to make timely payments.
Fayette Co. garage owners seek to evict John's Gauley Auto Care
FAYETTEVILLE – The owners of a garage in Fayette County have sued to evict the current tenants who they allege have failed to pay rent.
Beckley woman sues Long Run Transportation, driver over accident
FAYETTEVILLE – A Beckley woman has sued a transportation company and its driver, claiming they are responsible for her injuries in a 2013 accident in Fayette County.
Preston Co. inmate accuses jail of violating his constitutional rights
PHILLIPPI – A Preston County man is suing a jail correction facility and four of its officers, alleging they deprived him of his civil rights during an incident while he was incarcerated.
Clay Co. couple says Fayette Co. accident caused man's back injuries
FAYETTEVILLE – A Clay County couple has sued a company and its driver, plus another vehicle operator after the husband allegedly suffered permanent back injuries following an automobile accident.
Financial company sues CSX Transportation, seeks payment
MOUNDSVILLE – A financial company is suing a transportation business, seeking payment for a previous judgment from the defendant's former employer.
State Bar seeks student videos about the Magna Carta
Charleston - West Virginia students are going to have to brush up on their history in order to compete in this year’s video competition from the State Bar.
Tomblin: State has questions, but will submit to EPA Clean Power Plan
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says the state will submit a plan in an effort to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan, even as a multi-state lawsuit over the rule’s legality looms. “As required by new legislation passed by the Legislature this year, the state Department of Environmental Protection has already initiated its feasibility study to determine what options may be available for West Virginia to meet these new standards,” Tomblin said Oct.
Family sues Heartland of Beckley, alleging wrongful death
BECKLEY — A family is suing Heartland of Beckley alleging negligence for failing to provide an elderly relative with life essentials such as water, food and toilet, causing her death by dehydration.
Driver sues rental car agency for leasing car to bad driver
Edward and Rhonda Williams filed a lawsuit against Enterprise Rent A Car alleging it is responsible for carelessly and negligently leasing a vehicle to a driver who caused a car accident.
Morrisey leads opposition to proposed federal mining regulations
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine are leading an effort opposed to the federal government’s proposed Stream Protection Rule, which would regulate coal-mining activities near streams. In the letter signed by attorneys general in 14 states, they call the proposal a one-size-fits-all plan that broadens the federal government’s authority at the expense of coal mining operations in West Virginia and across the country. “Such a sweepin