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We the People program brings grant money to W.Va. teachers
A nationwide program has awarded money to certain teachers in West Virginia to help engage and enlighten students in the mountain state.
Customer charges Dollar General with ignoring her complaint
RIPLEY–A Jackson County resident is suing a retail business on claims of negligence stemming from a slip-and-fall incident, coupled with allegations of failure to address her initial complaint.
Railway worker sues Norfolk Southern over twisted ankle, claiming negligence
CHARLESTON–A Kanawha County man is suing a major railway corporation charging violations of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act regarding a workplace accident that allegedly resulted in a sprained ankle.
Daughter sues CAMC, claiming mother fell during treatment
CHARLESTON–A woman claims her mother was poorly treated at a local hospital and is now suing for negligence.
Morrisey gets 'critical victory' on EPA 'Waters' plan
CINCINNATI, Ohio – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has granted a motion that effectively blocks the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing a new rule that extends the federal agency’s authority to all bodies of water. The rule – known generally as the “Waters of the United States” rule – was published in the Federal Register June 29. The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began enforcement Aug. 28.
Former inmate sues Southern Regional Jail staff, facility over assault and battery allegations
CHARLESTON – A former inmate is suing a penitentiary and its staff members for alleged improper treatment and injuries sustained during his incarceration.
Texas company seeks to void contract with Costonia Station over title dispute
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Texas oil company is suing to terminate a land contract it signed with a Weirton company.
Putnam Co. couple seeks damages for vehicle purchase over alleged violations of Lemon Law
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple is suing because a brand-new vehicle they purchased allegedly did not conform to manufacturer warranties.
Estate sues Thomas Memorial Hospital after negligent procedure allegedly caused man's death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a man is suing a hospital claiming negligent medical care led to his death.
Vacated Fayette Town Center space leads to breach of lease suit
FAYETTEVILLE – A Greenville, S.C. property management company is suing over an allegedly unpaid lease and damage done to the commercial space.
New York family sues WVU, fraternity for son's death
MORGANTOWN – A New York family is suing West Virginia University after they claim a fraternity is responsible for their son's death due to hazing. Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Kappa Sigma Fraternity Gamma-Phi Chapter, Kappa Sigma House Asociation, Jordan Hankins, Richard Schwartz, Thomas Richey, Linda Richey and 20 unknown, unnamed individuals were also named as defendants in the suit, which was filed Oct. 8 in Monongalia Circuit Court. Hankins, a member of Kappa Sigma, was the Grand Master of Cere
Bankruptcy case for Freedom Industries gets final approval
?CHARLESTON – The bankruptcy case involving Freedom Industries has been officially settled, after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Ronald Pearson gave final approval to Freedom's plan. The plan, approved Oct. 6, puts an end to negotiations between the company's lawyers, creditors, local residents who filed lawsuits, environmental regulators and other parties.
Federal jury awards $1.6M to Ohio woman in DuPont C8 lawsuit
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A seven-member federal jury awarded $1.6 million to an Ohio woman who developed kidney cancer and claimed it was after drinking water contaminated with C8. The jury found Oct. 7 that Carla Marie Bartlett's kidney cancer was contracted after being exposed to C8 discharged by DuPont's Washington Works facility in Parkersburg into the Ohio River and her drinking water. The jury awarded Bartlett $1.1 million in damages due to DuPont's negligence, and $500,000 for emotional distres
Traders Bank sues to recover allegedly unpaid portion of loan
RIPLEY – A West Virginia bank is suing over a loan that allegedly remains unpaid by the defendant.
Mining companies sued after Justice man suffers severe head trauma in workplace accident
PINEVILLE – A Justice couple is suing over workplace injuries sustained by the husband, alleging that the mining company failed to provide a safe work environment.
Couple files suit to recoup costs to fix allegedly shoddy renovation work
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County couple is suing over allegedly incomplete and dangerous renovation work on their house.
Woman sues chief correctional officer over sexual abuse claims
CHARLESTON– A West Virginia woman is suing the chief correctional officer of the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, claiming he failed to stop sexual abuse while she was incarcerated at the Southern Regional Jail.
Former inmate sues Correctional Facility Authority for copies of videos and photos
CHARLESTON – A former inmate at a Kanawha County correctional facility is suing the institution for not releasing, at request, copies and videos of him during his stay at a regional jail.
Kanawha Co. woman sues Rite Aid, claiming botched drug prescriptions
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing a Rite Aid in Kanawha County claiming the store’s pharmacy botched her prescriptions intended to treat her Type 2 diabetes.
Ex-employee of Huntington Bancshares sues over alleged sexual harassment, termination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is suing a Ohio-based banking company over alleged sexual harassment and other discriminatory actions made by a co-worker.