News from 2017
Man alleges he was terminated in retaliation by FedEx
CHARLESTON – A Putnam County man alleges he was terminated from his job as a driver because he supported unionizing.
Woman files medical malpractice suit against Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, doctor after son's death
BECKLEY – A mother alleges a hospital and physician's negligence led to the death of her son.
Jenkins’ work on committee cuts EPA budget
CHARLESTON – The House Appropriations Committee has cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by more than one-half billion dollars.
Westfield Insurance Co. alleged to have failed to pay man's underinsured motorist claim
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man alleges his insurer has refused to pay his claims in relation to a collision with an underinsured motorist.
Consumer claims JP Morgan Chase Bank made misrepresentations regarding debt
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County man has filed suit against a financial institution after his home was sold at a foreclosure sale.
HG Energy, Ascent Resources-Marcellus accused of improperly calculating royalties
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A nonprofit organization alleges it was provided confusing and misleading royalty statements.
Former Williams Energy Resources employee alleges age discrimination
MOUNDSVILLE – A former West Virginia resident currently residing in North Carolina alleges that he was terminated because of his age by Williams Energy Resources.
Former Bob Evans employees allege they are owed unpaid wages for off-the-clock work
CHARLESTON – Five former wait staff members of Bob Evans restaurants allege that they were required to work off the clock assisting in the kitchen or utensil preparation.
Patient seeks damages from Charleston Area Medical Center after surgery
CHARLESTON – A patient alleges he has suffered permanent and catastrophic injuries after a surgery at a Teays Valley medical facility.
Blaming Republicans for 80 years of Democratic folly
Republicans in the majority in our state legislature are solely responsible for all of West Virginia's economic problems. So says Democratic Gov. Jim Justice.
Man sues Doddridge County Commission for wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing the Doddridge County Commission after he claims it wrongfully terminated his employment and interfered with other offers of prospective employment.
Lawsuit against Mingo officials settled
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against Mingo County officials that alleged they forced a man to plead guilty to a drug charge has been settled.
Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce to present 2017 Safer Workplaces Act seminar
HUNTINGTON – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with BrickStreet Insurance, will present a seminar about the 2017 Safer Workplaces Act.
Former officers sue Taylor County Commission for wrongful termination
CLARKSBURG – Three former officers are suing Taylor County Commission after they claim they were wrongfully terminated, in violation of the state of U.S. constitutions.
Man sues Shelly Company, Lindy Paving for injuries
WHEELING – A man is suing The Shelly Company and Lindy Paving after he claims he was injured due to their negligence.
Woman sues Public Defender Corporation for discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing the Public Defender Corporation for the Sixth and 24th Judicial Circuits of West Virginia after she claims she was discriminated against.
Consumer alleges debt collector Claudio & Johnson made threats to collect debt
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector over allegations that it used unfair and/or unconscionable means to collect a debt.
Woman alleges ex-husband failed to pay or modified loan for Princeton property without permission
PRINCETON – A woman is seeking to stop and stay foreclosure proceedings on her Princeton home.
Three file suit against Hillside Trucking, driver after Grafton collision
GRAFTON – Three Taylor County residents have filed suit against a Preston County business and individual after a rear-end collision near Grafton.
Gary's Body Shop alleged to owe insurance company for corrective repairs
WHEELING – An insurance company alleges it is owed reimbursement from an individual and Triadelphia body shop over corrective repairs to its customer's vehicles.