News from December 2016
Individuals allege they were injured in I-70 accident with Nuverra Environmental driver
WHEELING – Two Wheeling residents allege they were injured in an auto accident on Interstate 70.
Aron Security accused of not paying wages to former security guard
BECKLEY – A security guard has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer alleging he is owed wages that were not paid.
Habitat for Humanity accuses grantor of trespassing
CHARLESTON — Habitat for Humanity is suing a Charleston woman, alleging trespassing.
Morgantown bank alleges borrower, guarantors owe nearly $86,000
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Morgantown branch of a Huntington bank is suing a trucking business and two guarantors, alleging they owe nearly $86,000.
Foreman alleges mining operators violated family leave law
LOGAN — A Logan County man is suing Buffalo Creek mining complex operators, alleging age discrimination, retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Supervisor alleges Ohio company failed to pay timely wages
BECKLEY — A West Virginia man is suing an Ohio company, alleging breach of duty and violation of workers compensation acts.
Three bartenders say Southern Xposure didn't pay them properly, took tips
PRINCETON – Three women have filed a lawsuit against a local chain of strip clubs, claiming they weren’t paid the wages promised them.
Kanawha circuit judge holds hearing on right-to-work law
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey conducted a hearing on whether West Virginia will become a right-to-work state, saying she would consider both sides and suggested they get back to the issue in 2017.
Patient file suit against doctors, West Virginia University over alleged burn during surgery
MORGANTOWN – A patient alleges his arm was burned during a surgery at a Morgantown medical facility.
Driver files suit for damages after accident with tractor-trailer
RIPLEY – A South Carolina driver alleges he was struck by a tractor-trailer.
Couple blames Marshall University, Logan hospital for injuries
LOGAN — A Logan County couple is suing Marshall University and a Logan County hospital, alleging the defendants' negligence led to injuries for the husband.
Insurance beneficiary alleges State Farm breached contract
POINT PLEASANT — A Point Pleasant man is suing State Farm, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Arch Coal dispatcher alleges he was wrongfully terminated for cooperation in investigation
BECKLEY – A Logan man alleges he was wrongfully terminated from his position as a dispatcher for a coal company because of his involvement in an investigation.
Mechanic claims Chaney's Auto Repair & Towing wrongfully terminated him
NEW CUMBERLAND – A mechanic alleges his former Hancock County employer wrongfully terminated him while he was on disability leave for an injury.
Wheeling motorist accuses insurer of breaching contract
WHEELING — A Wheeling motorist is suing a Pennsylvania insurance company, alleging failure to comply with contractual obligations.
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort patron alleges chair broke, caused injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Pennsylvania couple alleges the wife was injured when a chair she was using at a slot machine collapsed at a Chester casino.
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Outgoing Justice Benjamin strikes a libertarian chord
MORGANTOWN – Outgoing state Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin has always had a libertarian lean.
Natural Resource Partners presents 12th Annual Energy & Natural Resource Symposium
HUNTINGTON – Natural Resource Partners presented the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Energy & Natural Resource Symposium Monday , highlighting the connection between energy, healthcare and infrastructure.
Raleigh County man accuses multiple entities of unlawful seizure
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County man is suing a variety of defendants, alleging unlawful seizure, battery and malicious prosecution.