News from October 2016
Man sues Point of Contact Ministries for injuries
PRINCETON – A man is suing Point of Contact Ministries-FPHC after he claims he was injured at a church event.
Motorist alleges State Farm failed to follow contract policy
WAYNE — An Ironton motorist is suing State Farm, alleging breach of insurance policy.
Employee accuses Huntington company of illegal termination
HUNTINGTON — A Cabell County man is suing a Huntington business, alleging retaliation and wrongful or constructive termination.
Motorist blames tractor trailer owner, driver for crash
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County motorist is suing a North Carolina tractor trailer owner and a driver, alleging the defendants' negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Couple blames Wheeling hotel owner for husband's fall
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania couple is suing a Wheeling hotel owner, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the husband.
Kanawha Co., Huntington join W.Va. Paving lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Commission has voted to join five cities and the state in its lawsuits against West Virginia Paving for creating a de facto monopoly.
Visitor blames Boy Scouts camp for injuries
LOGAN — A Kentucky man is suing the Boy Scouts, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries in a fall off a bridge.
Field supervisor accuses county board, assessor of retaliatory discharge
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A New Martinsville man is suing the Wetzel County Commission and an assessor, alleging hostile work environment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Employee accuses health care facility of wrongful termination
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman is suing a health care facility operator, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Deported Chinese man might be selling guns online from Logan
LOGAN – A Chinese national who was deported following a million-dollar crime spree in Chicago might be living in Logan and selling guns on the internet.
Customer blames Walmart store for injuries
LOGAN — A Mingo County woman is suing Walmart, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries in a fall.
Family member blames bike companies for relative's death
MARLINTON — A Mercer County man is suing bicycle companies, alleging their negligence led to the death of a relative.
Property owner accuses natural gas pipeline developer of trespassing
WEST UNION — A Doddridge County property owner is suing a natural gas pipeline developer, alleging trespassing.
Grandmother alleges Beckley auto dealership broke law
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County grandmother is suing a used vehicle dealership, alleging she was illegally induced into purchasing a vehicle for an inflated price.
Couple accuses oil, gas well operator of contaminating water
WEST UNION — A West Union husband and wife are suing an oil and gas well operator, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass and negligence.
Pa. couple sues WVU Board of Governors for medical negligence
MORGANTOWN – A Marion, Penn., couple is suing West Virginia University Board of Governors after they claim it is responsible for injuries caused from a medical procedure.
Doctor sues Outback Steakhouse, others for sinkhole, damages
HUNTINGTON – A Barboursville doctor is suing Outback Steakhouse after he claims it is responsible for flooding that caused a sinkhole and other damages to his property.
Man sues Marshall Board of Governors for decision to expel him
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Marshall University Board of Governors after he claims it made an illegal decision to expel him.
AG hails state plan to follow federal opioid prescription guidelines
CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s office has announced that the state will follow federal guidelines for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain, a move hailed by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Woman alleges she was sexually harassed while employed at Biggie's Restaurant
GRAFTON – A former employee for a Grafton restaurant alleges she was sexually harassed by another employee while she worked there.