News from November 2018
Evans to hear case regarding state employees not getting paid properly
CHARLESTON – A class-action case regarding the state auditor’s office alleged failure to properly calculate and pay the wages of up to 40,000 public employees has been assigned a judge.
Patron alleges he was attacked by employees of Vino's Bar & Grill
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing Charleston bar and grill operators, alleging negligence led to him being attacked.
Parent alleges medical center violated ADA in treatment of daughter
MARTINSBURG — A parent is suing the county medical center, alleging battery, failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Registered nurse alleges employers denied FMLA leave
BECKLEY — A registered nurse is suing a Raleigh County hospital, alleging racial discrimination and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Employee accuses pipeline service business of sexual harassment
OUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County woman is suing an oil and gas pipeline business, alleging assault, battery, hostile work environment, sexual harassment, vicarious liability and wrongful discharge.
Elderly Moundsville couple accuses Colorado company of fraud
MOUNDSVILLE — An elderly Moundsville couple is suing a Colorado oil and gas company, alleging fraud and/or constructive fraud, tort of outrage, negligence unjust enrichment and breach of contract.
Appalachian Railcar alleges Republic Steel owes $30,000
WINFIELD — A West Virginia railcar company is suing Republic Steel, alleging breach of contract.
Beckley couple accuses general contractors of negligence
BECKLEY — A Beckley couple is suing general contractors, alleging breach of warranty and negligence.
Woman says relationship with boss at Amazon resulted in hostile work environment, firing
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky woman claims a sexual relationship with a former supervisor at the Amazon call center in Huntington led to a hostile work environment and her eventual firing.
Senior sales employee accuses biopharmaceutical company of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A senior employee is suing a biopharmaceutical company, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Warehouse worker accuses Big Sandy Furniture of discrimination
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a furniture corporation and supervisor, alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Ambulance passenger accuses fire department of negligence in crash
WINFIELD — An ambulance passenger is suing the local fire department, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Female inmate accuses correction facility operators of sexual harassment
CHARLESTON — A female inmate is suing state correction facility operators, alleging abuse and assault.
Charleston auto repair shop accuses parts supplier of wrongful charges
CHARLESTON — A Charleston auto repair shop is suing Advance Auto Parts, alleging wrongful charges.
Freightliner tractor passenger accuses operators of negligence
RIPLEY — An Ohio woman is suing Freightliner tractor operators, alleging negligence caused a rollover that injured the plaintiff.
Supreme Court won't hear petition regarding governor's residency; Delegate might file again
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has refused to hear a petition regarding whether Gov. Jim Justice follows rules about where he lives.
East Bank couple accuses dairy company of unsafe work environment
CHARLESTON — An East Bank couple is suing a dairy company, alleging an unsafe work environment that led to the husband suffering injuries.
Daughter alleges nursing home operators' negligence led to mother's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Charleston nursing home facility operators, alleging negligence led to her mother's death.
Kanawha County motorist alleges trailer truck caused crash
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County motorist is suing a truck owner and driver, alleging negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Wheeling company alleges convenience store owes $14,000
WHEELING — A Wheeling company is suing a convenience store, alleging breach of contract.