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Woman says Lincoln PSD discriminated against her
CHARLESTON – Another woman is suing the Lincoln County Public Service District for discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Man accuses lounge of wage payment violations
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Hookah & Wine Lounge for violating the West Virginia Wage Payment & Collection Act.
Davis refuses to recuse in another nursing home matter
CHARLESTON – An attorney involved in a major nursing home verdict last year has filed a motion in another case saying West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis should recuse herself from hearing a petition in a similar case.
Attorneys want to withdraw Ethicon motion
CHARLESTON – Less than one month after filing a motion to revise case management procedures and for discovery related to plaintiff solicitation, Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon have filed a new motion to withdraw the previous one.
Man trips on sidewalk, sues city and water company
FAYETTEVILLE – A man is suing a water company and the City of Oak Hill for allegedly failing to properly maintain a section of sidewalk.
Widow files suit after husband's electrocution
FAYETTEVILLE – A woman is suing an electrical company and car dealership over claims a man was electrocuted while working on the defendants' premises.
Man claims McDonald's didn't fix slippery floor
FAYETTEVILLE – A man is suing a McDonalds restaurant in Smithers over claims he fell on a slippery section of the floor.
Man says he slipped, fell on metal cover in Weirton pool
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Weirton man is suing the parks and recreation board over claims he fell on a metal cover in the swimming pool area.
Woman blames propane company for toxic mold
RIPLEY – A woman is suing a company over claims it negligently crushed a sewer line in her home, resulting in her becoming sick.
Woman blames Walmart after tripping on rug
MOUNDSVILLE – A woman is suing a Walmart chain store over claims she tripped on a loose rug.
House passes deliberate intent bill
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would restore the original purpose of the deliberate intent exception to the state workers’ compensation system.
Couple says they were wrongfully arrested at casino
CHARLESTON – A couple are suing Mardi Gras Casino & Resort after they claim they were wrongfully arrested while at the casino,
Woman blames Marquee Cinemas for injuries
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Marquee Cinemas for injuries she sustained on its premises.
Man claims racing commission illegally moved funds
CHARLESTON – A man is suing the West Virginia Racing Commission and its commissioners for illegally moving money from one fund to another.
Man files unlawful termination case against Novo Nordisk
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Novo Nordisk Inc. and his former supervisor after he was allegedly retaliated against and terminated from his employment
Woman sues Antero for drilling, exploration
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Antero Resources Corporation after she claims its drilling and exploration have caused her damages.
Woman blames Kroger, employee for assault, battery
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Kroger Limited Partnership and one of its employees for assault and battery
Individuals sue Axiall for death, injuries
MOUNDSVILLE – Four people are suing Axiall Corporation after they claim it is responsible for one man's death and two other employees' injuries.
Move over Tim Miley, Tony has a wrecking ball, too!
We commented last month on how hard it is to take Tim Miley serious. The former House Speaker found himself in the uncomfortable position as Minority Leader of trying to prevent the repeal of a bill he had steered through the legislature five years earlier.
Bill would give W.Va. employers the right to kill
CHARLESTON – Imagine a world where corporations knowingly violate safety rules and regulations, which kills or seriously injures their workers, and in this world those dead workers’ families, who now have no breadwinners, no fathers (or mothers), are told by this world’s government: