News from 2016
Kingery says 2017 Young Guns 'passionate about West Virginia's potential'
CHARLESTON – Dinsmore & Shohl’s Matthew P. Kingery has been recognized as a member of the Young Guns Class of 2017 by West Virginia Executive magazine.
Former employee alleges transportation business owes more than $75,000
CHARLESTON — A West Virginia man is suing a transportation company, alleging failure to timely pay wages and unlawful assignment of wages.
United Rentals claims it is owed more than $10,000 for equipment rental
WINFIELD – A Putnam County business and individual are accused of not paying for equipment rental.
Driver blames vending company, employee for crash
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio woman is suing a vending company and one of its employees, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Property owners allege mining complex operator broke law
WHEELING — An Ohio County couple is suing an Oklahoma-based mining complex operator, alleging an illegal and improper long-wall mining operation.
Man says he slipped on water at Thomas Hospital
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man alleges he was caused to fall because of the negligence of a health care business in Charleston.
AG's office cautions holiday shoppers to watch out for scams
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges consumers to exercise caution as Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday kickoff the holiday shopping season.
Stone Energy accused of producing oil, gas without lease
NEW MARTINSVILLE – Eleven property owners are suing a Charleston gas exploration company, alleging it is producing oil and gas from the property without a lease.
Cabell County Commission votes to appeal county’s budget
HUNTINGTON – The Cabell County Commission voted on Tuesday in a 2-1 vote to appeal the county’s budget.
Delegate sues Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center for gender discrimination
CHARLESTON – A state delegate is suing Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center for discriminating against her based on her gender.
Woman alleges hazardous condition at Weirton Kroger caused fall
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton woman alleges she fell and was injured in a grocery store.
Mount Olive Correctional Facility inmate accuses officers of battery
CHARLESTON – An inmate at Mount Olive Correction Facility alleges he was injured by corrections officers.
Mingo County couple blames coal mining operators for husband's injuries
LOGAN — A Mingo County couple is suing Charleston coal mining operators, alleging their negligence and unsafe work environment led to the husband sustaining injuries.
Motorist, blames truck owner, driver for crash
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County motorist is suing a truck owner and driver, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Residents, families accuse assisted living facility of deceptive practices
BECKLEY — Raleigh County residents and families are suing an assisted living facility, alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Visitor blames Kanawha Board of Education for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing the county board of education, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Longtime employee accuses convenience store operators of age discrimination
CHARLESTON — A Cabell County man is suing convenience store operators, alleging age discrimination.
Greenbrier Minerals accused of not hiring Logan County man because of race, age
LOGAN – A Logan County man alleges he was not hired for a warehouse position because of his age and race.
Woman files suit against Raleigh General Hospital after sister's death
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman has filed suit against a hospital after the death of her sister, alleging it and its staff deviated from an applicable stand of care.
Guardian sues Mercer school board for attack on special needs student
PRINCETON – The guardian of a special needs student blames the Mercer County school board and some employees for allowing the girl to be attacked by another special needs student.