News from 2020
Kohl's shopper files suit over allegations she was injured when employee carrying boxes ran into her
WHEELING – A Wheeling woman is seeking damages from Kohl's Department Store over allegations she was injured at its Triadelphia store when an employee collided with her.
Lessor claims Mayberry's Restaurant abandoned property, breached lease contract
CHARLESTON – Mayberry's Restaurant is facing a breach of contract suit over the lease of a commercial property in St. Albans.
Former ATI Industries employee alleges he was fired after filing workers' compensation claim
KINGWOOD – A Preston County man injured on the job alleges he was wrongfully terminated because he filed a workers' compensation claim.
CSX faces suit by former conductor alleging exposure to asbestos caused his lung cancer
MOUNDSVILLE – A former railroad conductor and brakeman is suing CSX claiming his exposure to asbestos and other harmful fumes caused his lung cancer.
Defective respirator lawsuit against Cabot Safety, others removed to federal court
MARTINSBURG – A lawsuit against Mine Safety Appliance Co. was removed to federal court for jurisdictional diversity.
Former Triple T Timbering truck driver claims he was fired for reporting safety concerns with truck
KINGWOOD – A former truck driver for Triple T Timbering claims he was fired in retaliation for reporting safety concerns with his assigned truck.
Federal judge officially asks for Cabell, Huntington opioid cases to be sent back to W.Va.
CLEVELAND – The federal judge overseeing the national opioid litigation has requested the cases filed by Cabell County and Huntington be remanded back to West Virginia federal courts and is asking for the ruling to be expedited.
Attorney: PFAS research provided by DuPont settlement is 'really lousy'
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) – Chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been in the headlines a lot lately, from congressional hearings to a new film starring Mark Ruffalo that follows the class action lawsuit against DuPont in the Parkersburg area.
U.S. representatives from W.Va. join in amicus brief challenging abortion decisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 200 lawmakers filed an amicus brief in support of June Medical Services in a case seeking to have the high court reconsider two abortion decisions.
Union funds seek default judgment in case against Moosehead Harvesting over allegedly unpaid contributions
HUNTINGTON – A motion for default judgment has been filed in a lawsuit against Moosehead Harvesting over allegations of violations of pension and retirement laws.
New Martinsville dental office named in lawsuits sues insurance agency
NEW MARTINSVILLE – A New Martinsville dental office is suing its insurance agency over allegations that it breached its contract regarding litigation against the office.
Man who fled traffic stop, shot in back claims Mannington officer used excessive force
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County man who was shot in the back after he fled a traffic stop is claiming a Mannington County sheriff's deputy used excessive force.
Kanawha County couple claims HVAC installer did improper, negligent workmanship
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple claims the HVAC contractor they hired to install a system in their home did improper workmanship.
Mountain State Floratine alleges Edgewood Country Club owes more than $15,000
CHARLESTON – A Charleston country club is facing a breach of contract suit over allegations it owes more than $14,000 debt for supplies and materials.
Driver injured in Putnam Co. collision file suit against tractor-trailer driver, employers
WINFIELD – A Poca woman injured when a tractor-trailer struck the passenger's side of her vehicle on Route 25 has filed a suit against the driver and his employers.
Milton woman injured in Route 60 crash sues driver, Liberty Mutual
HUNTINGTON – A Milton woman who was injured in a car crash on Route 60 is seeking damages from the driver who struck her vehicle.
On the watch list once again
Four years ago, West Virginia managed to climb out of the judicial hellhole we had wallowed in for more than a decade, but we’ve remained on the American Tort Reform Association’s “Watch List” ever since, perilously close to the hole’s edge and perpetually in danger of slipping back in.
Former Aramark employee says manager sexually harassed, discriminated against her
BLUEFIELD – A former Aramark Uniform employee is suing the company, claiming she was subjected to sexual harassment by her former general manager.
Supreme Court sides with Charleston attorneys in case involving class member in water crisis litigation
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has affirmed a judgment in favor of several Charleston attorneys in an appeal alleging legal malpractice during the water crisis litigation that recently settled.
Man files suit against distributor, installer of Norditrack cycle after detached crank arm causes injuries
WILLIAMSON – A Williamson man who fell and injured himself when his Norditrack Studio cycle's arm became detached is alleging the negligence of the distributor and installer of the bike.