News from November 2019
Delegates angered by West Virginia 'hillybilly' stereotypes in 'Dark Waters' movie
CHARLESTON – Some members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are upset by some stereotypical depictions of the Mountain State in a new film triggered by the leaking of alleged cancer-causing chemicals in Wood County. Those stereotypes include one image of a young girl on a bicycle with “blackened, rotting teeth.”
Supreme Court rules board deserves qualified immunity in student's injury case; Workman dissents
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled the Fayette County Board of Education deserved qualified immunity in a lawsuit where a high school student injured his arm.
Lowe's sued for gender discrimination
CLARKSBURG — Lowe's wants a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination to be removed to federal court.
Lawsuit alleges man was injured when equipment fell on him
BLUEFIELD — A lawsuit filed by a man suing Brooks Run South Mining alleging he sustained injuries at work has been removed to federal court.
Lawsuit alleging discrimination at Union Carbide removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A lawsuit against Union Carbide Corporation for wrongful termination has been removed to federal court.
Lawsuit alleging wrongful termination removed to federal court
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Greenbrier Minerals after he claims it wrongfully terminated his employment.
Woman files lawsuit alleging breach of contract, defendants remove to federal court
WHEELING — A lawsuit alleging breach of contract and several state and federal laws has been removed to federal court.
AG's office claims pension advance company violated consumer protection laws
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging a Nevada business violated West Virginia consumer protection laws as it offered vulnerable consumers a cash advance on their pension.
Smithers man struck in neck artery while using angle grinder sues machine's owner
CHARLESTON – A Smithers man who was struck in his neck artery by a piece of metal while using an angle grinder alleges the machine owner's negligence caused his injury.
Law firm claims Fairdale man owes more than $80,000 in legal fees
BECKLEY – A law firm alleges a Fairdale man who entered into a contract for its legal services owes it more than $80,000 in fees.
Former Williamson Hospital CEO claims she was fired due to her illness
CHARLESTON – The former CEO for Williamson Memorial Hospital alleges she was fired due to suffering from severe migraines and temporal lobe seizures.
Estate of man blames West Virginia Veteran's Nursing Facility's alleged negligence for his death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Harrison County man who was under the care of the West Virginia Veteran's Nursing Facility claims the facility's negligence caused his death.
Man injured in Williamson public parking lot while on jury duty files negligence suit against city
WILLIAMSON – A Breeden man who was serving on jury duty when he was injured in a city of Williamson public parking lot is suing the city over allegations of negligence.
Woman alleges American Arbitration Association mishandled her civil rights case against Macy's
MARTINSBURG – A West Virginia woman has filed a suit against the American Arbitration Association (AAA) claiming their alleged arbitral misconduct and judicial misconduct resulted in her civil rights case against Macy's being closed.
ABC Supply claims Charleston roofer owes more than $7,000
CHARLESTON – ABC Supply has filed suit against a Charleston roofer over allegations he owes more them more than $7,000 for supplies purchased in 2017.
Man arrested after allegedly planting a hidden camera in law firm's bathroom
CHARLESTON – A Huntington man has been arrested and charged with allegedly hiding a camera in a bathroom at a Charleston law firm.
Philippi couple claims Countrywide used predatory lending practices
PHILIPPI – An elderly U.S. Navy veteran and his wife allege that Countrywide Home Loans' predatory lending practices caused them to enter into a series of home mortgage flips.
Consumer alleges Huron Law Group failed to settle debt after she paid more than $5,000
PHILIPPI – A law firm alleging to help consumers negotiate and settle with creditors is facing claims by a Barbour County woman over allegations that it took almost $5,000 in fees from her while failing to help with her debt.
RNs, pharmacist claim Ohio Valley Medical Center did not give them 60 days' notice before closing its operations
WHEELING – Three nurses, a pharmacist and pharmacy buyer who worked for the former Ohio Valley Medical Center claim the health care facility violated federal law by not providing its employees with 60 days' written notice before closing its operations.
Man claims Marshall University medical staff's improper diagnosis caused need for partial bowel removal
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man alleges that negligent medical care led to the perforation of his colon.