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Third former Preston dispatcher files harassment, retaliation lawsuit
KINGWOOD – A third former Preston County 911 dispatcher says she was subjected to a sexually pervasive and hostile work environment by other workers.
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Inmate Sues West Virginia Division of Corrections for Alleged Negligence
In a recent lawsuit, Trayvon Strange alleges negligence by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and several officers. The case brings to light serious concerns about inmate treatment and safety protocols within correctional facilities.
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Man accuses Thomas Health System of Medical Malpractice
he plaintiff alleges that during his stay at Thomas Health System from January 31 to February 28, 2022, he incurred unstable stage four pressure injuries due to negligent acts and omissions by the defendant.
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Bodyworks Holding LLC Accuses Auto Correct LLC and Mako Collision and Paint LLC of Breach of Lease Agreement
In a recent lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, Bodyworks Holding LLC accuses Josh Chaney and two West Virginia corporations - Auto Correct LLC and Mako Collision and Paint LLC - of failing to fulfill their lease agreement obligations by not paying property taxes for three consecutive years. The plaintiff seeks damages amounting to $30,515.41 which they had to pay to cover the unpaid real estate taxes.
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Man says he was bitten by dog while on the job
WINFIELD – A St. Albans man says he was attacked by a dog while working at a Putnam County business.
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Woman sues after neighbor's dogs killed her two cats four months apart
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans woman has sued a neighbor after his dogs killed her two cats.
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State Police hidden camera is focus of class action lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A potential class action lawsuit has been filed related to the hidden camera in the women's locker room and shower facilities at the West Virginia State Police Academy.
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Jury awards $15 million to widow of man killed in Belle chemical explosion
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County jury has awarded the widow of a Putnam County man $15 million after her husband died in the December 2020 explosion at Belle Chemical Plant $15 million.
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Judge grants temporary injunction for athletes who protested transgender court ruling
CLARKSBURG – A Harrison County judge granted a preliminary injunction supporting four female middle school athletes who had been suspended after protesting against a transgender athlete.Circuit Judge Thomas Bedell ordered a temporary injunction May 2.
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Mother of non-verbal autistic boy seeks default judgment after school board fails to respond to abuse lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The mother of a non-verbal autistic boy who says a school aide abused her son has filed a motion for default judgment after the aide and the Kanawha County school board failed to respond the lawsuit.
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Mother, son sue car wash after vehicle is damaged twice
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit claims two visits to two locations of a Charleston-based car wash business left an indelible mark on a vehicle.
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Trio accuses CAMC of religious discrimination regarding COVID vaccine
CHARLESTON – Three Charleston Area Medical Center employees accuse the company of religious discrimination related to its COVID-19 vaccination policy.
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Couple says Glasgow sewer issues damaged home
CHARLESTON – A Glasgow couple says sewer issues has caused significant damage to their property.
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Woman sues after falling in Kroger parking lot
CHARLESTON – A woman has sued Kroger after she fell and injured herself in a store parking lot.
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Division of Highways worker sues following on-the-job injury
CHARLESTON – A state Division of Highways employee has sued the agency following an on-the-job injury.
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South Charleston couple sue after FedEx truck damages home
CHARLESTON – A South Charleston couple blames FedEx and other associated corporations for property damage.
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Couple says Dunbar sewer issues have caused lost rental income
A Dunbar couple has sued the town and its sanitary board claiming sewer issues have caused them to lose rental income.
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'Kick my ass': Doctor's statement after problem in surgery ruled inadmissible
NEWPORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - A surgeon who allegedly told the family of a patient to "kick my ass, I deserve it" after complications led to severe blood loss has won in court again after the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled the statement inadmissible.
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Couple says custom windows were installed correctly
CHARLESTON – A Charleston couple says custom windows they ordered were incorrectly installed.
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Petition questions state GOP nomination process for presidential electors
CHARLESTON – A Huntington man has filed a petition claiming the state Republican Party nomination process for presidential electors violates state code.In the petition, Joshua C.