News from 2016
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.
Woman alleges Huntington Health and Rehabilitation provided negligent care
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington woman alleges negligent care at a nursing facility resulted in injuries to a resident.
Trinity Church of God alleges Huntington contractor installed leaky roof
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington church alleges a contractor installed a substandard roof.
Mechanic alleges Preston County school board breached contract
KINGWOOD – A mechanic has filed a suit against a school board after his pay was decreased.
Dunbar woman alleges she was harassed, burned on Marriott job
CHARLESTON – A Dunbar woman alleges she was sexually harassed and burned by a supervisor.
Consumer accuses Transworld Systems of invading privacy with phone calls
FAYETTEVILLE – A consumer alleges a debt collector invaded her privacy with its phone calls.
Carpenter claims he was injured in forklift accident
MOOREFIELD – A carpenter alleges he was injured while working for his Fisher employer.
Jackson County customer accuses used car dealer of warranty breach
RIPLEY — A Jackson County woman is suing a Chapmanville used car dealer, alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty in selling her a defective vehicle.