News from 2015
CN Papers' missed pension payments, distress plan not related
CHARLESTON – A federal agency says missed contributions to Charleston Newspapers’ retirement plan and the company’s application for a distress termination of the plan are not related. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation spokesman Marc Hopkins said Friday that PBGC attached a lien on behalf of the plan earlier this month.
Wyoming County couple sue mining corporation over injuries from coal dust
PINEVILLE -- A Wyoming County couple is suing over claims that the husband suffered permanent disability after working for years in negligently managed mines.
Father alleges negligence following daughter's playground injury
POINT PLEASANT—A Mason County father is suing a school jurisdiction on behalf of his minor child, alleging several counts of negligence when his daughter sustained an injury on her school’s playground.
Kanawha Co. woman blames Lowe's for injuries
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing Lowe's Home Centers LLC after she claims she and her unborn child were injured during a fall at a Lowe's store. On July 2, 2013, Sarah Cook went to Lowe's in Cross Lanes and, when she entered the store, she slipped in water that had accumulated on the floor, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Cook claims she fell, hitting her side and head on the concrete floor of the store and she lost consciousness after hitting her head. At
Woman sues Rite Aid after medication mixup
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County woman is suing Rite Aid of West Virginia Inc. after she claims it gave her the wrong medication and caused her injuries and damages. Virginia Tucker was issued a prescription for Doxepin 10mg from her physician for depression and anxiety and went to Rite Aid to get the prescription filled, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Tucker claims Rite Aid gave her a one-month supply of Carbidopa-Levodopa 10, instead of her prescribed medication. The
Three blame W.Va.-American Water for property damage
CHARLESTON – Three individuals are suing West Virginia-American Water after they claim a water leak caused damage to their property. Sometime prior to May 2014, a leak developed in a water line owned, operated and maintained by West Virginia-American Water, which runs across the front of the property owned by Amy Jarrell, as well as the property of the neighbors, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Ronald Gibson, Verna Gibson and Jarrell claim they discovered the leak beca
Ex-employee alleges retaliatory discharge
LOGAN—A Logan County man is suing his former employer, alleging unlawful employment practice and retaliatory discharge following the plaintiff’s successful worker’s compensation benefits claim.
Man says he was injured outside Malden restaurant
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he was injured when he slipped on ice outside of a Malden restaurant. Stephen B.
Woman says Picture People wrongfully fired her
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County woman is suing The Picture People Inc. after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated. Gretchen Steele had to undergo an emergency medical procedure and informed her supervisor about it, however, her supervisor advised her that even if she had a doctor's excuse, she would not have a job when she returned, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Steele claims her treating medical professionals told her that the medical procedure had to be
Fayette Co. man blames CAMC for wife's death
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after he claims it is responsible for his wife's death. Dr. Robert B.
Man accuses Molina Medicaid Solutions of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A Logan County man is suing Molina Medicaid Solutions for wrongfully terminating his employment. Lyle Sanders began his employment with the defendant in December 2003 and consistently performed his duties in a satisfactory manner and reasonably met the expectations of the defendant, according to a complaint filed in Kanawha Circuit Court. Sanders claims in February and June 2013, his mother and mother-in-law passed away and, as a result of two tragic losses of life of people close
Another lawsuit blames Antero for fracking damages
CHARLESTON – Another lawsuit has been filed against Antero Resources Corporation for damages due to the company's fracking practices. Antero Resources Appalachian Corp., Hall Drilling LLC and Noble Energy Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit. Bethany D.
Federal agency files $1.34M lien over Charleston Newspapers' pension plan
CHARLESTON – A federal agency has filed $1.34 million in liens against Charleston Newspapers and other entities regarding the company’s pension plans. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation filed the liens June 29 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Charleston Newspapers Holding LP, Charleston Newspapers, Daily Gazette Publishing Co., Daily Gazette Holding Co., Ridgeview Express Delivery, Abry/Charleston Inc. and G-M Properties.
Maloney, WV CALA blast JIC's Davis ruling
CHARLESTON – The man who filed an ethics complaint against state Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis and a statewide legal reform group are blasting Tuesday’s dismissal of the complaint. Bill Maloney issued a statement Wednesday chastising the state Judicial Investigation Commission for its “elitist” ruling, and West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse said the decision was “light on facts.” “One thing is clear, there are obviously still a different set of rules for the elitist class of
Former maintenance technician claims disability discrimination in job loss
LOGAN—A Logan County resident is suing a Delaware-based business doing business in Holden along with its maintenance supervisor, claiming violation of the WV Human Rights Act in his job termination following surgery in 2013.
Mingo Co. woman accuses Hardee's of discrimination
WILLIAMSON – A Mingo County woman is suing Mountain Star after she claims she was discriminated against because she was pregnant. Diann Hatfield was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Woman says she was injured by falling sink at FMC pool
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple seeks compensation after the woman was injured in the restroom at a pool party. Sarah and Richard DeGroff filed a complaint against FMC Sportsman’s Club LLC in Putnam Circuit Court. In the complaint, the couple from Eleanor says Sarah DeGroff was a guest at the popular sports club that includes a pool on June 12, 2013, for a child’s birthday party.
Ohio couple blames Tudor's for woman's injuries
POINT PLEASANT – An Ohio couple claims a trip to a Mason County breakfast eatery ended in injury. Janet and Dennis Donohue filed a complaint against Tudor’s Biscuit World and the Town of Mason in Mason Circuit Court.
Man accuses Putnam Co. Bank of wrongful termination
WINFIELD – A former Putnam County Bank employee claims he was fired when he blew the whistle on a bank scheme to defraud customers through appraisals. Jeremey G.
Woman sues father of infant for reporting false rape allegations
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the father of her infant child after she claims he created a hostile work environment by reporting false rape allegations. Kathryn A. O'Neal and Dr. Ronbir M. Biswas have an infant daughter