News from January 2017
Injured worker accuses former employers of wrongful termination
LOGAN — An injured worker is suing his former employers, alleging civil conspiracy and wrongful termination.
Contractor alleges mine repair business breached contract
MARLINTON — A Preston County contractor is suing a Maryland mine maintenance business, alleging breach of contract.
Travelers alleges steam cleaning service failed to fulfill contract
BECKLEY — Travelers insurance company is suing a Bradley steam cleaning and sand blasting business, alleging it owes nearly $47,000 for breach of contract.
Branch manager accuses financial institution of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing an Ohio financial institution, alleging discrimination and retaliation.
McKesson lawsuit remanded back to state court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit filed by the state against McKesson Corp. last year has been remanded back to state court.
West Virginia American Water agrees to improve potential threat monitoring
CHARLESTON – West Virginia American Water has agreed to improve the way it will monitor potential threats to the water system and how it communicates with the public, according to a settlement.
Intermediate court, medical monitoring changes atop legal reform legislative agenda
CHARLESTON – With the next legislative session just days away, two groups that follow legal reforms are ready to do battle once again.
Teacher accuses Wayne County school board of discrimination
HUNTINGTON — A Wayne County teacher is suing the county school board, alleging unlawful discrimination, retaliation and constructive discharge.
Huntington property owner blames defendants for loss of land
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington property owner is suing a grantor, grantee and the Cabell County sheriff, alleging deprivation of due process rights led to the loss of the plaintiff's property.
Widow blames car rental, truck manufacturer, driver for husband's death
BECKLEY — A Mercer County widow is suing a car rental business, truck manufacturer and drivers, alleging their negligence led to the death of her husband.
Customer accuses insurance administrators of breach of contract
CHARLESTON — A Mingo County woman is suing her insurance plan administrators, alleging breach of insurance contract after she was injured in a car crash.
Quilt fabrics manufacturer alleges shop operators owe more than $31,000
KINGWOOD — A Huntington quilting fabrics manufacturer is suing Reedsville fabric shop operators, alleging they owe more than $31,000 for breach of contract.
Local racing website alleges merchant breached warranty
HUNTINGTON — A local racing website is suing a race lap timing business, alleging tortious interference with business relations.
Kiss returns to Bowles Rice, 'looks forward' to reconnecting with clients
CHARLESTON – Former West Virginia Department of Revenue cabinet secretary and speaker of the house Robert Kiss has made a return to the legal arena after serving close to three decades as a public servant, announcing he will rejoin his former firm of Bowles Rice.
Charleston's newest city councilman and daughter attend Trump inauguration
CHARLESTON – Newly seated Charleston City Councilman Charles R. "Rusty" Webb could be in only one place on Jan. 20.
Wife, daughter blame medical care providers for patient's death
CHARLESTON — A spouse and daughter are suing Charleston medical care providers, alleging negligence in that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Patient alleges mental health center unlawfully released confidential data
HUNTINGTON — A patient is suing a Huntington mental health facility, alleging invasion of privacy and breach of fiduciary duty.
Patron blames Moose Lodge for injuries in fight
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County man is suing a Moundsville Moose Lodge, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the plaintiff in a fight.
Sales manager alleges communications company violated medical leave act
HUNTINGTON — A Putnam County woman is suing Verizon, alleging illegal discrimination and retaliation.
Ambulance service worker blames multiple defendants for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Charleston medical care providers, alleging their negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.