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Woman says ambulance company ruined her credit
BECKLEY – A disabled woman is suing Jan-Case Ambulance alleging bogus bills tarnished her credit, cost her a home loan and caused her distress.
Woman slips on fresh paint, sues Lowe's
WHEELING – A woman is suing a Lowe's chain store over claims she slipped and fell on fresh paint.
Pizza stores file first train derailment suit
FAYETTEVILLE – Two Fayette County businesses have filed the first lawsuit related to the Feb. 16 train derailment that sent a fireball into the sky and threatened the water supply.
UPDATE: Punitive damages cap fails in Senate
CHARLESTON – A state Senate bill that would have capped punitive damages in civil lawsuits has been voted down.
Jenkins: Ready to work for W.Va.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the new representative of the Third Congressional District of West Virginia, I am honored to serve our great state and bring the values and concerns of hardworking West Virginians to Congress.
Employee sues Kroger for injuries
CHARLESTON – An employee is suing the Kroger Co. after she claims she was injured while performing her work duties.
Conductor says Norfolk failed to provide safe workplace
CHARLESTON – A conductor is suing Norfolk Southern Railway Company after he was injured during the course of his job.
Union says coal company won't follow agreement
CLARKSBURG – United Mine Workers of America is suing Monongalia County Coal Company for failing to abide by an agreement.
If you can't do your job, find a different one
Most people have worked, at least once, with a colleague unqualified for the job. Whether the deficiency was physical, intellectual, experiential, attitudinal, or otherwise, the workers had to compensate for the shortcomings, which made the jobs more difficult, decreased productivity, and possibly jeopardized health.
House passes medical liability insurance bill
CHARLESTON – A bill meant to control the cost of liability insurance and to maintain access to affordable health care services for West Virginians is headed for the governor’s desk.
Man sues Charleston, officer for wrongful arrest
CHARLESTON – A man is suing a police officer and the City of Charleston for wrongfully arresting him.
Another man sues night club for stabbing injuries
CHARLESTON – Another man is suing Impulse Night Club for stabbing injuries he incurred while visiting the night club with his cousin.
Man sues Genesis for nursing home neglect, abuse
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Genesis Healthcare for nursing home neglect and abuse.
Court says man wasn't a trespasser when he fell at casino
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court ruled that a man who fell from a retaining wall at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort was not a trespasser at the time of his injury.
Charleston attorney testifies on Capitol Hill
CHARLESTON – A local attorney testified before a U.S. Senate committee on Feb. 11, regarding a National Labor Relations Board regulation that will soon take effect.
AG's office warns of scholarship scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges future and current college students, as well as their parents, to do research before applying for scholarships and other financial aid.
Justices say bus driver was properly fired
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled that a Lewis County school bus driver was properly terminated from his employment.
Workers' comp board should reimburse woman's expenses, Justices rule
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that the workers' compensation board of review was wrong in denying reimbursement payments to a woman who was injured due to poor ventilation at her workplace.
Morrisey, other AGs target synthetic drugs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a letter with 42 other state and territorial attorneys general asking nine oil companies to collaborate with their franchisees to help eliminate illegal synthetic drugs from gas station and convenience stores.
Woman blames business, others for dog's death
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Rodney's Heating & Cooling, two employees and the driver of a motor vehicle for the death of her dog.