News from 2016
Former employee sues Huntington doctor for emotional distress
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing a Huntington physician after she claims the doctor and his practice caused her emotional distress during her employment.
Woman sues Lava Nails & Spa for wrongful operation
HUNTINGTON – A former Minnesota resident is suing Lava Nails & Spa after she claims its owner has been wrongfully operating the nail salon since January.
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The multi-year effort of two Illinois hospital operators to block a rival group from obtaining a permit to build a new facility in their service area finally failed this year when a state appellate panel unanimously ruled against them.
Forced arbitration is a rip-off
CHARLESTON – Earlier this month, an editorial in The West Virginia Record described attempts to restore consumers’ right to hold criminal corporations accountable in court as nothing more than a money grab for trial lawyers.
Sides working on fine tuning terms of possible AG candidate debate
CHARLESTON – The campaigns for both major party candidates for West Virginia attorney general are working with MetroNews to finalize terms for a debate.
RAGA questions Reynolds' assertions about money, 'inheriting'
CHARLESTON – The Republican Attorneys General Association is attacking Democratic candidate Doug Reynolds for comments his campaign made last week.
Couple blames private, public entities for property damage
WINFIELD — A Putnam County couple is suing private and public county entity, alleging breach of contract in damaging the plaintiffs' property.
Practical nurse accuses detention center of wrongful termination
WHEELING — An Ohio practical nurse is suing a Wheeling detention center, alleging discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Man sues DSV Express for car accident
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing DSV Express Inc. after he claims it is responsible for a car accident that caused him injury.
DOH files lawsuit against WV Paving
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways has filed a lawsuit against West Virginia Paving following the four lawsuits filed by West Virginia cities last week against the asphalt company for inflating asphalt prices.
AG's office continues fight against substance abuse
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office continues to keep its fight against substance abuse in the limelight.
Motorist blames tractor trailer owner, driver for crash
BECKLEY — A Greenbrier County man is suing a Virginia tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Suspended attorney arrested for attempting to alter drug test
BECKLEY – A suspended attorney was arrested this week after he allegedly attempted to alter a drug test. Richard E. Hardison Jr. is back in Southern Regional Jail after attempting to cheat on the drug test. It was less than one month ago that he entered a plea to drug and embezzlement charges. He is currently being held without bond.
Industrial gas supplier alleges mining, metals company owes $12,000
FAYETTEVILLE — A Pennsylvania industrial gas supplier is suing a West Virginia mining and metals company, alleging failure to pay more than $12,000 for purchased products.
Ohio couple blames hospital for wife's injuries
POINT PLEASANT — An Ohio couple is suing a Point Pleasant hospital, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Fuel company alleges Iaeger business owes $66,000
WELCH — A West Virginia fuel provider is suing an Iaeger food mart, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $66,000.
Couple blames tractor trailer owner, driver for crash
WHEELING — A West Virginia couple is suing a tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured one of the plaintiffs.
Motorist alleges State Farm failed to provide coverage
BECKLEY — A Nicholas County motorist is suing State Farm, citing alleged breach of contract in failing to provide coverage of the plaintiff.
Lawsuit claims AEP didn’t protect plaintiffs from coal waste
BECKLEY – A lawsuit with 79 plaintiffs against American Electric Power Co. Inc. says the company did not protect them from coal waste.
West Virginia company accuses Nationwide of unfair settlement
LOGAN — A West Virginia company is suing Nationwide Insurance, alleging an unfair settlement practice.