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Individuals sue BBB Oil & Gas, others for car accident
MORGANTOWN – Two individuals who were involved in a car accident are suing BBB Oil & Gas Services for allowing one of its employees who had a history of drinking and driving to use a company vehicle.
Man accuses nursing home of negligence
CHARLESTON – A Fayette County man is suing Genesis Healthcare for injuries he sustained from its alleged negligence during his residency.
Couple sues ICG Beckley for negligence
CHARLESTON - A Raleigh County couple is suing ICG Beckley LLC after they claim it was negligent in keeping its employees safe from work accidents.
Woman sues DOH for son's death
CHARLESTON – A Webster County woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Transportation-Division of Highways after she claims it is responsible for her son's death.
Man sues physician for family member's death
CHARLESTON – A man is suing a physician he claims is responsible for his family member's death.
One attorney sues another for breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney is suing Kathy Brown Law after he claims the law firm breached its contract and was unjustly enriched at his expense.
WVR Promo, Teasers, Polls, Etc.
POLL INFO RESULTS FOR EDIT PAGE Do you think teaching evolution is harmful to a child? No, I do not (86%, 66 Votes) Yes, I do (14%, 11 Votes) Total Voters: 77 NEW QUESTION (goes with cover story) Are you pleased that the trinket bill finally is law? Yes, I am No, I am not PROMO Hooter's suit Woman files lawsuit afer she says she was injured at Kanawha City location.
More reinvestment in treatment efforts
CHARLESTON – I am pleased to announce $250,000 in grant funding to support the ongoing implementation of the Treatment Supervision Program initiative, part of my administration's landmark justice reinvestment efforts.
THEIR VIEW: More reinvestment in treatment efforts
By EARL RAY TOMBLIN CHARLESTON – I am pleased to announce $250,000 in grant funding to support the ongoing implementation of the Treatment Supervision Program initiative, part of my administration's landmark justice reinvestment efforts. By continuing to expand access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs, we can get those struggling with addiction the help they need, reduce recidivism and allow those on the road to recovery return to their families, communities and workplaces.
No more public funding for self-promotion
Pens, mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, refrigerator magnets, sport bottles, drink insulators, mouse pads, flash drives, stress balls, key chains – there are so many things you can get your name, image, or slogan printed on.
OUR VIEW: No more public funding for self-promotion
Pens, mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, refrigerator magnets, sport bottles, drink insulators, mouse pads, flash drives, stress balls, key chains – there are so many things you can get your name, image, or slogan printed on. There may be set-up costs for each item, but, the more you buy of any one, the lower your unit price will be.
No more public funding for self-promotion
Pens, mugs, t-shirts, tote bags, refrigerator magnets, sport bottles, drink insulators, mouse pads, flash drives, stress balls, key chains – there are so many things you can get your name, image, or slogan printed on.
Woman blames K&K Trucking, driver for accident
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – A woman is suing K&K Trucking for a rear-end collision that caused her injuries and damages. FTL Ltd. Inc. and Neil Aaron Hasen were also named as defendants in the suit. On Nov. 19, Patricia A.
Woman accuses Ibex Global of sexual harassment, wrongful termination
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Ibex Global for wrongful termination after she claims she was sexually harassed by a co-worker. Trista King was hired by Ibex in August 2013 as Internet Technical Support, according to a complaint filed April 28 in Kanawha Circuit Court. King claims she faithfully performed all her duties throughout her tenure as an employee. Ibex controlled the terms and conditions of employment for its employees, including the promotion and termination
Justices: Court didn't err in adding name to verdict form
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court says a circuit court did not err in putting a man's name on a verdict form. The is an appeal from the circuit court's denial of Modular Building Consultants of West Virginia Inc.'s motion for judgment as a matter of law or for a new trial following an adverse jury verdict on Modular's claims for contribution and indemnification. Chief Justice Margaret Workman authored the majority opinion.
Mother sues FemCare for daughter's death
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – A mother is suing FemCare PLLC after she claims it was responsible for her daughter's death. Dr. Leila E.
WVSC ruling discounts previous memo decisions
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – In a ruling allowing two claimants to receive permanent partial disability benefits, the state Supreme Court says previous memorandum decisions did not fully consider or analyze applicable statutory law as thoroughly and thoughtfully. "Given the abbreviated factual and legal discussion set forth in this Court’s memorandum decisions, we cannot say that such prior decisions have fully considered and analyzed the applicable statutory and jurisprudential law as thorough
Special prosecutor for Plants cost Kanawha more than $200K
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – Kanawha County has been billed more than $200,000 for a special prosecutor in the lawsuit against former county prosecutor Mark Plants that was dismissed last week. The Kanawha County Commission received its final invoice from Special Prosecutor Sid Bell over the weekend, totaling $2,404.64. The total amount paid for the special prosecutor was $15,965.94 for Sid Bell and $211,054.12 overall for special prosecutor costs. In March 2014, Bell, who was a retired prose
AG accuses company of illegal debt collection
By CHRIS DICKERSON CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against Simple Recovery Solutions LLC for allegedly trying to collect debt that was unverified or never existed from West Virginians. Todd West and Alexander Simao, who were managing members of SRS, were also named as defendants in the suit. Beginning as early as Aug. 5, the state began receiving complaints from West Virginia consumers complaining they had been contacted by SRS regarding debt t
State senators suggest I-81 tolls to boost highway funds
By JESSICA M.