News from January 2018
Man files discrimination complaint against TSI Corp. after losing job
CLARKSBURG – A Kanawha County employer is alleged to have discriminated against a former employee because of his age and disability.
The Forensic Institute alleges The University of Charleston failed to honor agreement
CHARLESTON – The University of Charleston is alleged to have breached an agreement regarding a master's degree program.
Spirit Services of WV alleged to have failed to accomodate employee's disability
CHARLESTON – An African-American man alleges his Nitro employer failed to reinstate him after a temporary layoff because of his disability.
Victims of IRS's tea party bias - and taxpayers - must see Lois Lerner's testimony, lawyer says
CINCINNATI (Legal Newsline) - Lois Lerner, formerly of the Internal Revenue Service when it discriminated against applicants for tax exemptions based on their viewpoints, claims Americans have no right to read statements she made under oath about why she did it.
Woman sues Happy Jack’s Family Day Care for infant’s death
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Happy Jack’s Family Day Care for her infant son’s death.
Two lawsuits filed against Truckmovers.com for car accident
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against Truckmovers.com after the plaintiffs claim they were injured in a car accident.
Rental company sues Greenbrier Hotel for breach of contract
BECKLEY – A rental company is suing Greenbrier Hotel after it claims it breached its contract and was unjustly enriched at the rental company’s expense.
Four lawsuits filed against GreenWood Inc. for age discrimination
CHARLESTON – Four lawsuits have been filed against GreenWood Inc. after the plaintiffs claim they were discriminated against based on their ages.
Three lawsuits filed against Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College for failure to pay wages
CHARLESTON – Three lawsuits have been filed against Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College after the plaintiffs claim the college failed to pay their wages in a timely manner.
Jenkins challenges Morrisey, says to ‘disavow’ Bannon
HUNTINGTON – U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins released a statement, challenging West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to renounce Steve Bannon’s support for his campaign.
Secretary of State plans to enforce ban on anonymous campaign ads
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has said he plans to enforce a state law that bans anonymous campaign mailers, despite the fact that state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has called the law unconstitutional.
W.Va, other states reach $45M settlement with mortgage company
CHARLESTON — A coalition of other states – including West Virginia – and mortgage regulators, have announced a $45 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers.
Princeton individuals seek refund of Dodge vehicle they allege has transmission issues
PRINCETON – A Princeton father and daughter allege a Dodge vehicle they purchased has defects in the transmission and are seeking a refund of the vehicle.
Bert Wolfe Inc. service mechanic alleges he was not paid in timely manner for warranty work
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man alleges his auto dealer employer failed to pay him in a timely manner for certain work performed.
Contractors accuse Eagle Natrium of unsafe workplace after boiler explosion
MOUNDSVILLE – Contractors are seeking damages over allegations that they were injured when a boiler exploded at a New Martinsville plant.
Riesbeck Food Markets customer seeks damages after fall in store
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman alleges she was injured at an Ohio County grocery store because of liquid on the floor in a checkout aisle.
Former employee alleges she was wrongfully terminated from AAMCO Transmissions
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman alleges she was terminated from her job at a Kanawha County business because of her age and sex.
Sexual abuse trial against Mormon Church officials set for next week
MARTINSBURG – The trial against Mormon Church officials will begin next week in Berkeley Circuit Court before a jury and Circuit Judge Christopher C. Wilkes.
Site supervisor claims Bromont Developments owes $27,500
BECKLEY – A site supervisor alleges he was not paid for work he performed on two properties in Beaver County.
Diversified Adjustment Services alleged to have used misleading representations to collect alleged debt
FAYETTEVILLE – An Oak Hill consumer alleges a debt collector is engaging in unreasonable or oppressive conduct.