News from 2016
Secretary of labor accuses Elkins business of worker violations
ELKINS — The U.S. secretary of labor is suing an Elkins business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay the minimum wage.
Grafton consumer alleges credit union violated state law
GRAFTON — A Grafton man is suing a Fairmont credit union, a creditor, alleging deceptive business practices.
ACLU-WV sues Cabell clerk for refusing online voter registration
HUNTINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is suing Cabell County Clerk Karen Cole for refusing to recognize and permit online voter registration within the county.
Woman sues surgeon for breach of standard of care
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman is suing Dr. David L. Soulsby after she claims he breached the standard of care during her surgery.
Students face limited options with ITT losing accreditation as it closes
HUNTINGTON – ITT Technical Institute is another in a long list of for-profit schools that have lost their accreditation and had to close, leaving students in the lurch with college loans from a school that no longer exists.
Bluefield woman blames ex-boyfriend, city for sexual assault
PRINCETON — A Bluefield woman is suing an ex-boyfriend and a local municipality, alleging sexual assault and failure to intervene in the ongoing attack.
Office manager alleges former employer breached contract
WHEELING — An Ohio County man is suing his former employer, alleging breach of employment contract.
Mother sues Mercer County school board for son’s injuries
PRINCETON – A mother is suing the Mercer County Board of Education after she claims it failed to implement her son’s Individualized Education Plan and it caused him injuries.
Consumer alleges debt collectors broke law
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County man is suing debt collectors, alleging deceptive collection practices.
Steel of West Virginia files voluntary dismissal
HUNTINGTON – Steel of West Virginia has filed a voluntary dismissal of its appeal of Cabell Huntington Hospital’s acquisition of St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Court throws out Logan judge’s election petition
LOGAN – A special court threw out Logan Circuit Judge William Douglas Witten’s petition to overturn votes so he could remain on the bench.
Manager accuses employer, co-workers of disability discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Putnam County woman is suing her former employer and co-workers, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Delivery driver accuses auto parts distributor of wrongful termination
PRINCETON — A Greenbrier County man is suing an automotive parts distributor, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Morrisey, Reynolds battle in impromptu debate on Capitol steps
CHARLESTON – It was dubbed the Battle at the Capitol and the Brawl on the Kanawha.
Raleigh County motorist blames vehicle owner, driver for crash
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County motorist is suing a vehicle owner and operator, alleging the defendants' negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Son blames Beckley nursing home facility for father's death
BECKLEY — A Beaver man is suing Beckley nursing home facilities, alleging their negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's father.
Patron alleges bar operators, employees, customers caused injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Mason County man is suing a Huntington bar and its patrons, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to be wounded by a gun shot.
Customer alleges used car dealer violated law
HUNTINGTON — A customer is suing a used car dealer, alleging the defendant failed to disclose a vehicle's defects at the time of purchase.
Customer alleges auto manufacturer violated Lemon Law
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman is suing an automobile manufacturer, alleging breach of implied warranty.
Judge says EPA’s actions caused harm, orders agency to study impact on coal jobs
WHEELING – A federal judge ruled Oct 17 that the Environmental Protection Agency must comply with a federal code requiring the agency to evaluate the impact of its air pollution regulation on the coal industry’s workforce.