News from 2020
Lifeguard's discrimination lawsuit against rec center operator Centers moves to federal court
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit against Centers LLC alleging employment discrimination was removed to federal court because it involves alleged violations of federal laws.
Former Thomas Health System Rehab patient alleges he was sexually harassed by male employee
CHARLESTON – A man from Left Hand claims he was sexually harassed by an employee while being treated at the Thomas Health System Rehabilitation facility in Charleston.
Former Cabell County staffer claims she faced hostile work environment over disability, Facebook post
HUNTINGTON – A former Cabell County Clerk's Office employee alleges she was forced to quit after facing a hostile work environment due to her disability and her Facebook post disagreeing with a Clerk Office's dress policy.
Former Teays Valley Assisted Living employee claims he was forced to quit because of harassment, illegal actions
WINFIELD – Teays Valley Assisted Living is facing a lawsuit by a former employee who claims he was forced to quit due to harassment and illegal actions by the facility.
DHHR employee alleges she was fired after her maternity leave was extended by doctor
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services (DHHR) is facing a suit by a former employee who claims she was fired because her maternity leave had to be extended.
Black inmate says he's been subjected to racial discrimination, assault at Mount Olive Correctional Complex
CHARLESTON – A black inmate is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) over allegations he was assaulted by a white supremacist and correctional officers did not intervene.
Lincoln County couple sue Kia Motors, dealership over allegations Optima is defective
CHARLESTON – A Lincoln County couple is suing Kia Motors and a West Virginia auto dealership alleging their Kia Optima does not conform to the manufacturer's warranty.
Zavolta Law Office seeks dismissal of clients' breach of contract allegations over auto accident suit
WHEELING – Zavolta Law Office has denied allegations that it breached its contract with two clients by failing to properly file their auto accident injury lawsuit in a timely manner.
Woman alleges she is 'virtually bald' after using Keranique hair regrowth products
BECKLEY – A lawsuit has been filed against the maker of hair regrowth products over allegations the products actually caused hair loss.
Raleigh County man sues General Motors over allegedly defective Chevy Malibu
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing General Motors over allegations that after several repair attempts, his Chevrolet Malibu is still defective.
Woman names 19 companies in lawsuit over husband's leukemia diagnosis, death
MOUNDSVILLE – A woman is suing 19 companies over the death of her husband, alleging his exposure to a chemical caused him to develop a type of leukemia.
Legislative auditor praises Supreme Court for changes made over the last year
CHARLESTON – Legislative auditors are praising the state Supreme Court for establishing and updating policies and procedures regarding the judicial system’s use of state assets.
Morrisey says Trump plan to create infrastructure jobs will help West Virginia
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hailing a Trump administration proposal that promises to improve peoples’ lives and the state’s economy.
Suit states Tradet employee engaged in sexual conduct with minor
WHEELING – An individual is suing Tradet Inc. over allegations they were molested by one of its employees.
Morgantown mother says her 9-year-old son was dragged by Monongalia Co. school bus
MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown mother has sued the county school board, claiming a bus driver dragged her then 9-year-old son after closing the bus door on him.
Coal miner files class-action against Justice-owned Bluestone Industries alleging it failed to pay final checks on time
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County resident filed a class-action lawsuit against Bluestone Industries claiming it violated the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act when it failed to pay dozens of laid-off coal miners.
Student challenges WVSSAC over denial of exception to transfer rule to play sports
BECKLEY – A Beckley student is suing the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission alleging it denied his request for an exception of a transfer rule.
Charleston man sues Kanawha deputy, commission after he says he was arrested due to mistaken identity
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man is suing a Kanawha County deputy and the County Commission over allegations he was falsely arrested due to mistaken identity.
Beckley Drilling & Blasting denies allegations in union funds' complaint over contributions
HUNTINGTON – Beckley Drilling & Blasting Services is denying allegations made by several union funds that it violated several federal laws regarding retirement and pensions.
Man claims Charleston dealership sold him Chrysler vehicle that had defects
CHARLESTON – An Ohio man alleges a Charleston dealership sold him a vehicle that did not conform to its manufacturer's warranty.