News from January 2019
Davis' Place bartender claims employer violated labor laws
A bartender has filed a class-action lawsuit against a restaurant operator, citing alleged failure to pay minimum wage.
Hospital vice president alleges retaliatory termination
A vice president of ambulatory services is suing hospital operators, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Estate co-executors claim negligence resulted in woman's death
Estate co-executors are suing assisted living facility operators, citing alleged negligence.
Real estate owners sue neighbors, alleging infringement
Real estate owners are suing their neighbors, citing alleged continued infringement upon their property.
Accounting clerk sues employer, claims violation of labor laws
An accounting clerk is suing an automobile dealer, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation laws.
Applicants named for three circuit court vacancies across state
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has named applicants for three circuit judge positions.
County Commission wants mining company to produce documents
A county commission is suing a mining company, citing alleged noncompliance with civil investigation requirements.
Car buyer says she was defrauded, sues dealer
A Mercer County resident is suing an automotive dealership, citing fraudulent misrepresentation.
Patient sues health care providers, alleges negligence
A patient is suing health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Former employee sues company that failed to rehire her, citing retaliation
A Harrison County resident is suing a logistics company, citing alleged retaliation.
Kanawha County couple sues tractor trailer operators after accident
A Kanawha County couple is suing tractor trailer operators, citing alleged negligence.
Development authority says county and insurance company misled it about policy
A county development authority is suing a county government and an insurance company, citing alleged promissory estoppel, negligent misrepresentation, negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.
Substitute bus driving sues school board, alleging denial of full-time employment
A substitute school bus driver is suing a school board an employer, citing alleged denial of full-time employment.
Broadband expansion bill advancing through House of Delegates
CHARLESTON. – A House of Delegates committee has sent a comprehensive bill meant to make it easier to develop and expand broadband and high-speed wireless technologies in West Virginia.
Freelancer sues Cabell officials for failing to abide by FOIA requests, retaliating against him
HUNTINGTON — A freelancing legal researcher and reporter filed three lawsuits against Cabell County officials for failing to provide documents he requested under the Freedom of Information Act and for the way he was treated at the Cabell County Courthouse.
Mercer County couple sues skating rink operators, citing negligence
Mercer County residents are suing skating rink operators, citing alleged negligence.
Trucking company claims repair service damaged its vehicles
A trucking company is suing repair service providers, citing alleged negligence and breach of agreement.
Estate administrator sues health care provider, alleges negligence
An estate administrator is suing a health care provider, citing alleged negligence.
Disabled woman sues after accident; driver's license was suspended
A disabled adult from Moundsville is suing health care services providers, citing alleged negligence; willful, wanton and reckless conduct; and negligent entrustment.
Truck driver sues employer, citing unlawful termination
A truck driver is suing his former employer, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.