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Supreme Court rejects lawsuit over online voter registration
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has rejected a lawsuit filed against Cabell and Kanawha County clerks over their refusal to accept online voter registrations from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Unnamed man sues Mylan Pharmaceuticals for ADA violations
CLARKSBURG – An unnamed man is suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals after he claims it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. John Doe has had a seizure disorder since approximately 1998 and became employed by Mylan on June 18, 2007, according to a complaint filed March 17 in Monongalia Circuit Court and removed to federal court on April 27.
Wooton asks Walker if she wants to be a 'purchased justice'
BECKLEY – A state Supreme Court candidate is asking a fellow candidate if she wants to be viewed as being a “purchased justice.” Bill Wooton says a recent influx of advertising by the Republican State Leadership Committee is “an attempt to influence the outcome of our non-partisan Supreme Court race.” According to filings with the Secretary of State’s office, the RSLC has spent a little more than $2 on the ads in the last two weeks.
Federal judge certifies class action by laid-off miners
BECKLEY – District Judge Irene Berger has certified a lawsuit as a class action that alleges miners were unlawfully laid off in 2013.
Mother accuses caregivers following son’s partial castration
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County woman says her son’s alleged misdiagnosed stomach pains caused complications that damaged his reproductive system.
Landlord seeks rent from tenant that allegedly didn't follow protocol
WEBSTER SPRINGS – A Webster County landlord is suing a tenant for allegedly canceling a lease without proper notice.
Couple seek to evict husband’s ex-wife from mobile home
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple's lawsuit seeks an order evicting the husband’s ex-wife from a mobile home located on their property.
More RSLC ads attack McGraw and Wooton, support Walker
WASHINGTON – A Washington-based political action committee has released two more ads regarding the state Supreme Court race. In one titled “Milking Taxpayers Dry,” the Republican State Leadership Committee targets candidates Darrell McGraw and Bill Wooton.
AG's office warns of impostor phone call scam
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to beware of an impostor scam in which callers claim to be from the Attorney General’s Office. Morrisey’s Consumer Protection Division has received several calls in the last month. Like other impostor scams, these consumers report receiving calls that demand payment for unpaid taxes and threaten arrest unless the consumer pays immediately.
Morgantown landlord claims sexual harassment victims were willing
CLARKSBURG – A former Morgantown-area landlord has filed an answer to a federal complaint contending his alleged sexual harassment victims were willing participants.
Nationwide blames WVAWC for damages at two Kanawha businesses
CHARLESTON – Nationwide Property & Casualty has filed two lawsuits against West Virginia American Water alleging the water company was negligent and caused two of its insured loss of business.
Worker blames injuries on negligence at workplace
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County woman says her employer knowingly allowed a machine to malfunction, leading to her debilitating workplace injuries.
Woman blames early hospital discharge for husband’s death
HUNTINGTON – A Kentucky woman says her husband’s delayed treatment at a West Virginia hospital compromised his care, contributing to his death.
Man blames relative’s choking death on hospital negligence
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says hospital workers failed to monitor his relative’s feeding tube, allowing her to choke to death.
Debtor accuses bank of harassment in collection attempt
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man says a debt collector illegally harassed her with phone calls in an attempt to force repayment of an alleged loan.
Daughter blames nursing home for mother’s alleged injuries, neglect
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says her 76-year-old mother allegedly suffered abuse and neglect during her stay at an area nursing home.
Injured motorist blames driver for crash, accuses insurer of delaying settlement
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County woman is suing her insurance carrier and the driver of a vehicle that allegedly caused a collision that injured her and totaled her car.
Fired worker accuses company of sexual harassment
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was unlawfully fired after a co-worker resigned and reported their boss for alleged sexual harassment.
Injured park visitor blames officials for failing to protect public
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing the West Virginia state park system for injuries he allegedly suffered from an attack two years ago.
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