News from November 2016
Kentucky companies allege West Virginia businesses failed to fulfill contract
CHARLESTON — Two Kentucky mining companies are suing West Virginia businesses, alleging breach of contracts and unjust enrichment.
Assistant manager accuses former employers of discrimination
PRINCETON — A Virginia woman is suing her former employers, alleging workers' compensation discrimination.
Texas woman sues City of Westover for sister’s wrongful death
MORGANTOWN – A Texas woman is suing the City of Westover after she claims it is responsible for her sister’s wrongful death.
Former salesman sues Thornhill Group for discrimination
LOGAN – A man filed a class action lawsuit against Thornhill Group Inc. after he claims he was discriminated against based on his race.
Monongalia couple sues WVU Board of Governors for breach of standard of care
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County couple is suing the West Virginia University Board of Governors after they claim its hospital, through one of its surgeons, breached the standard of care.
Wheeling woman accuses Growing Generations of discrimination
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman is suing Growing Generations after she claims she was discriminated against and her employment was wrongfully terminated.
W.Va. assistant AG to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia assistant attorney general has been named as a clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.
Woman accuses St. Mary's Medical Center of malpractice
HUNTINGTON — A Charleston woman is suing a Cabell County health care provider, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Morgantown company alleges Beckley business owes more than $8,000
BECKLEY — A Morgantown company is suing a Beckley business, alleging failure to pay more than $8,000 for purchased products and unjust enrichment.
Oil, gas rights owners accuse well operators of contract breach
PHILIPPI — Two owners of oil and gas rights are suing oil well operators, alleging alleged breach of a lease agreement.
Customer blames parking lot owners for injuries
LOGAN — A Logan County woman is suing the owners of a local shopping center parking lot, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Warehouse worker accuses former employer of discrimination
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman is suing her former employer, alleging disability discrimination, gender discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Shipping supervisor accuses employers, personnel of wrongful discharge
MOUNDSVILLE — A Wetzel County man is suing his former employer and personnel, alleging retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Server accuses Bob Evans restaurant operators of discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County woman is suing a local Bob Evans Farms restaurant operator, alleging a hostile work environment, racial discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Huntington woman sues Northwestern Mutual, company says she doesn’t qualify for benefits
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman is suing Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, claiming she is entitled to disability benefits.
Kingery says 2017 Young Guns 'passionate about West Virginia's potential'
CHARLESTON – Dinsmore & Shohl’s Matthew P. Kingery has been recognized as a member of the Young Guns Class of 2017 by West Virginia Executive magazine.
Former employee alleges transportation business owes more than $75,000
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia man is suing a transportation company, alleging failure to timely pay wages and unlawful assignment of wages.
United Rentals claims it is owed more than $10,000 for equipment rental
WINFIELD – A Putnam County business and individual are accused of not paying for equipment rental.
Driver blames vending company, employee for crash
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman is suing a vending company and one of its employees, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Property owners allege mining complex operator broke law
WHEELING — An Ohio County couple is suing an Oklahoma-based mining complex operator, alleging an illegal and improper long-wall mining operation.