News from 2018
Father alleges rehab center caused son to suffer further injuries
LOGAN — A father is suing Logan County medical facilities, alleging medical negligence.
Former employee accuses facial surgery business of retaliation
CHARLESTON — A former employee is suing a facial surgery practice, alleging retaliation and violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act.
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Trump’s energy policies are paying off for workers and consumers
WASHINGTON – With the liberal media busy looking for excuses to attack President Trump and his administration, you might have missed some good news on the energy front. American energy jobs are being created, gas prices are dropping, energy imports are dropping and energy exports are rising.
Raleigh Co. trucking company alleges mining business owes $1.53 million
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County trucking company is suing a Kanawha County mining business, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Service technician alleges he was terminated while injured
PRINCETON — A service technician is suing a Beckley Internet and voice products provider, alleging violation of the West Virginia Human Rights Act and breach of contract/implied contract.
Customer blames Taco Bell after he was injured by used hypodermic needle in restroom
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County customer is suing Taco Bell, alleging negligence led to injuries to the plaintiff.
Princeton medical facility employee alleges wrongful termination
PRINCETON — A former employee is suing a Princeton medical facility, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.
Former employee accuses Princeton restaurant of wrongful termination
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman is suing a Princeton Mexican restaurant, alleging battery, hostile work environment, negligence and wrongful termination.
Floor covering distributor alleges carpet center owes nearly $11,000
WHEELING — A Cincinnati covering distributor is suing a Wheeling carpet center, alleging breach of contract.
Former McDonald's employee alleges she was not paid wages in full
WINFIELD — A Putnam County woman is suing operators of a McDonald's restaurant, alleging unpaid wages.
Locomotive engineer blames CSX Transportation for electrocution
MOUNDSVILLE — A locomotive engineer is suing a railroad operator, alleging violation of the Federal Employer's Liability Act.
Judge holds off decision on dismissal of WVU's China Energy suit
MORGANTOWN — After a hearing involving the lawsuit filed by Appalachian Mountain Advocates against West Virginia University over refusing a request for documents under the Freedom of Information Act it requested last November, Monongalia Circuit Judge Russell Clawges Jr. told both parties they had seven days to figure out more specific terms on which they could agree.
State high court backs University Park in tax dispute
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has found in favor of University Park on an appeal involving University Park at Evansdale's tax dispute.
Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia initiative includes Mooney
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) is seeking to bring government together as part of its latest campaign to encourage lawmakers, business leaders and others to work together to solve society's problems.
Student alleges University of Charleston, former president failed to refund tuition
CHARLESTON — A student is suing a university and its former president, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and breach of promise.
Mother blames Putnam County school board for daughter's injuries
WINFIELD — The mother of minor child is suing the Putnam County school board, alleging failure to protect and failure to warn.
Gutter company accuses competitors of computer crime, civil conspiracy
CHARLESTON — A South Charleston gutter and guard provider is suing a home solutions company and the plaintiff's previous employees, alleging civil conspiracy and computer crime and abuse.
Patron alleges Bob Evans restaurant's negligence caused injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Bob Evans Restaurant, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
State Supreme Court won't rehear case involving impeachment of justices
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will not rehear a case in which it blocked the impeachment trials of four current and former state Supreme Court justices.