News from May 2017
Motorist blames another drive for injuries in crash
WHEELING — A Brooke County motorist is suing an employer and another driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash that led to injuries to the plaintiff..
Couple blames medical care providers for husband's hepatitis
BECKLEY — A couple is suing Raleigh General Hospital and medical care providers, alleging medical negligence led to injuries for the husband.
Patient blames ophthalmologist for injuries
PRINCETON — A patient is suing a licensed ophthalmologist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries.
Former employee accuses Bowles Rice of discrimination, harassment
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing the Bowles Rice law firm after he claims he experienced harassment and discrimination by employees of the firm.
DHHR whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation settled
CHARLESTON – A 2012 lawsuit filed by two former West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources employee who claimed they were retaliated against for whistleblowing has been settled.
Lawsuit against Wetzel County Commission dismissed
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A lawsuit against the Wetzel County Commission and the county assessor alleging a hostile work environment, retaliation and retaliatory discharge has been dismissed.
Woman says Foot Locker discriminated against her
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Foot Locker Retail Inc. after she claims it violated the West Virginia Human Rights Act. Foot Locker Stores Inc. and Mark Caple were also named as defendants in the suit.
Kentucky woman accuses NDC Real Estate of retaliation
WILLIAMSON – A Kentucky woman is suing NDC Real Estate after she claims she was retaliated against. Anitra Workman was subjected to insubordination, belligerence and aggressiveness by maintenance man David Williamson leading her to feel unsafe in one-on-one situations with him and, after an incident involving a resident at Williamson Towers, she provided the resident with Housing & Urban Development’s contact information, according to a complaint filed in Mingo Circuit Court.
Injury case against Frito-Lay, Speedway moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Rolling Frito-Lay Sales and Speedway after he claims he was injured in the store.
AG's office provides update on $160M settlement with Frontier
CHARLESTON — Frontier Communications has increased internet speeds for approximately 36 percent of customers impacted by its estimated $160 million settlement with West Virginia, according to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office.
Student blames school board for assault in gym class
RIPLEY — A middle school student is suing the Jackson County school board, alleging the defendant's negligence caused him to be assaulted by a fellow student in a gym class.
Installers allege heating/air conditioning company failed to pay overtime
CHARLESTON — Three installers have filed a class action lawsuit against a Parkersburg heating and air conditioning business, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Former employee accuses tire business of wrongful discharge
WINFIELD — A Putnam County man is suing a tire business, alleging age discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Lender alleges petrochemical company owes more than $250,000
HUNTINGTON — An electric company is suing a petrochemical business, alleging breach of a secured promissory note.
Mine foreman accuses coal business of wrongful discharge
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County mine foreman is suing a coal business, alleging alleged wrongful discharge.
Circuit Express website receives first facelift in 17 years
CHARLESTON – Circuit Express just received a facelift—the first in 17 years—to give it a more modern look and feel.
Goodwin says 'Emory Law 100' honor puts him in very good company
CHARLESTON – In being named to the Emory Law 100, a prestigious listing of the famed Emory University Law School’s most illustrious graduates, Carte Goodwin said he is honored because of the former alumni whose company he will now keep.
Customer blames Kroger for injuries
HUNTINGTON — A Kentucky woman is suing Kroger, alleging the defendant's negligence caused her injuries at a store.
Wheeling supplier alleges food market owes more than $14,000
WHEELING — A Wheeling supplier is suing a debtor and guarantor, alleging breach of contract.
Supreme Court agrees with circuit court ruling in fire insurance policy case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court found that a circuit court responded appropriately when it ruled that a fire insurance policy through State Auto should not have to provide pollutant removal coverage and should only be responsible for debris removal in a case that left a building destroyed by fire.