News from 2016
Man sues Charleston Area Medical Center for negligence
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after he claims it and others were negligent and caused him pain and damages.
Mother, son sue physicians for negligent treatment
CHARLESTON – A mother and her minor son are suing two Charleston physicians they claim were negligent in their treatment of broken bones and infection.
Couple claim misrepresentation about habitability of home
WHEELING — A married couple's lawsuit against Albert L. Rush, Cindy A. Rush. Alicia Peklinsky, Lee C. Paul III and Paull Associates Realty Inc. d/b/a/ Paull Associates Real Estate, real estate agents, alleges breach of warranties and fraud.
Woman alleges failure to provide reasonable accommodation
WINFIELD — A winder operator is suing Diamond Electric Manufacturing Corporation, a former employer, citing alleged failure to provide reasonable accommodation.
Man says former employer owes him wages
LOGAN — A lab technician has filed a class-action lawsuit against Acculab Inc., a former employer, citing alleged breach of duty and unpaid wages.
Suit alleges harassment, discrimination at workplace
LOGAN — A couple's lawsuit against Greenbrier Minerals LLC, Jack Pauley, Jason Acord and five John Does alleges age discrimination and wrongful termination.
Man claims wife was hurt when gurney tipped over
HUNTINGTON — An executor of a deceased woman's estate is suing the County Commission of Cabell County and Cabell County EMS, public corporations, citing alleged insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
State Supreme Court will hear Wells' Kanawha County ballot appeal
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court soon will hear an appeal from a Kanawha County Democratic lawmaker who wants to appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for county clerk.
Fayette County Commission appeals fracking waste ban
CHARLESTON – The Fayette County Commission filed an appeal after the federal court ruled in June that the county’s fracking waste disposal ban was invalid.
Fuel supplier says trucking company hasn't paid bills
LOGAN — A fuel supplier is suing Billy Hall d/b/a W&H Trucking, a trucking company, citing alleged failure to pay for purchased product and unjust enrichment.
Sales representative says he is owed commissions
HUNTINGTON — A sales representative is suing Giant Medical LLC, a former employer, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Homeowners allege shoddy sewer work
CHARLESTON — Two homeowners are suing the City of Marmet and the Town of Marmet Sanitary Board, a municipality and a public utility, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent damages.
Woman blames fall injuries on retail operator
HUNTINGTON — A customer is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc., a retail store operator, citing alleged failure to warn and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Trucker seeks compensation for collision
HUNTINGTON — A self-employed truck tractor owner is suing Randy Davis, defunct company R. Davis Trucking Inc., company owner Randy Davis and truck driver Ralph Kennedy Conley, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Kanawha judge says Wells can’t be on county clerk ballot
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Charles King ruled today that Erik Wells cannot be on the November general election ballots as an independent candidate in the county clerk race.
Morrisey, Ohio AD discuss substance abuse battle at Wheeling conference
WHEELING — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said a conference he hosted with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine about substance abuse was a success.
Federal judge says Allstate not liable in 2014 Morgantown killings
CLARKSBURG – District Judge Irene Keeley issued an order granting summary judgment that it was not at fault for the Hunt killings that occurred in December 2014.
Wayne County project among beneficiaries of grant
WAYNE COUNTY – A $1.782 million economic development grant was recently announced by U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R) and Joe Manchin (D) for parts of southwestern West Virginia.
Defendants oppose motion to refer Raleigh General Hospital lawsuits to Mass Litigation Panel
BECKLEY – The defendants in the consolidated lawsuits against Raleigh General Hospital and Dr. Donald Kenneth Glaser have filed a motion opposing the referral to the West Virginia Mass Litigation Panel.
Assignee says collateral holders in breach of agreement
LOGAN — An assignee is suing Britany N. Soler, Jessie C. Elliot and Premium Towing Inc., collateral holders, citing alleged breach of agreement.