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Motorist blames company for alleged injury accident
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman says a collision allegedly caused by another driver who struck her vehicle from behind left her with ongoing physical injuries.
Kanawha Co. jury awards $500,000 to injured motorcyclist trial
CHARLESTON – The jury in a trial involving a lumber spill on Corridor G awarded $500,000 to the motorcyclist who was injured in the incident.
11-state coalition, including W.Va., sues over bathroom edict
CHARLESTON — Behind Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia is one of 11 states that filed suit against the U.S.
Jury awards man $2.5M in punitive damages over mortgage credit report
BECKLEY – A Wood County man will receive more than $2.5 million after a federal jury said a mortgage service company didn’t investigate his repeated disputes of his credit report.
Charleston chiropractor draws praise from a patient
Dear Editor: Your recent article regarding Simmons Family Chiropractic, wherein a patient of Dr. Darby Simmons has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and premises liability, concerns me.
Widow claims negligence in electrocution death of her husband
CHARLESTON – The widow of a man who was electrocuted on the job is suing over his alleged wrongful death.
Case involving alleged heart injury heads to court
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman says she suffered an injury to her heart during an auto collision allegedly caused by another driver.
Man says he was victim of negligence, retaliatory discharge
WEST UNION – A Salem man is suing over his dismissal from work allegedly prompted by his submission of a workers' compensation claim; he is also suing the person allegedly responsible for his injuries.
Employee claims 200-pound metal pipe caused severe leg injury
RIPLEY – A laborer is suing an employer over injuries he allegedly received when a 200-pound metal pipe hit his knee.
Ex-cop says injury claim cost him his job
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man says he was forced to resign from the Mabscott Police Department after trying to file a workers' compensation claim for an injury he suffered during training.
Landlord accuses former tenant of property damage
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County landlord says a tenant breached a lease agreement by causing serious damage to its property.
Parents seek permission to accept daughter’s injury settlement claim
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County couple's lawsuit asks a court to approve their acceptance of a personal injury settlement on behalf of their 15-year-old daughter.
Homeowners claim Bank of America mishandled their mortgage
FAYETTEVILLE – Two Meadow Bridge homeowners are suing over their mortgagee's allegedly fraudulent handling of their mortgage account.
Homeowners accuse previous owner, inspector of concealment
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County couple who recently purchased a home is suing the former owner, as well as a home inspection service, claiming they misled them about the home’s condition.
Woman sues Bluefield Regional Medical Center for excessive charges
PRINCETON – A woman is suing Bluefield Regional Medical Center after she claims it charged excessive amounts for producing medical records.
Woman sues State Police for car accident
MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown woman is suing the West Virginia State Police after she claims it is responsible for a vehicle accident.
Former deputy sues Ritchie Co. Commission for installing GPS tracking device
HARRISVILLE – A former deputy is suing the Ritchie County Commission after he claims the sheriff installed a GPS monitoring system on his police cruiser without a warrant.
Morrisey's prescription drug plan gains support of state RN board
CHARLESTON — A plan by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office aimed at eradicating prescription drug abuse has garnered support from the state’s Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.
Former director sues Boone Co. Ambulance Authority for failure to pay vacation pay
MADISON – The former Boone County Ambulance Authority director is suing after he claims it failed to pay him for vacation pay and compensation pay.
Supreme Court rules for new trial in nursing home lawsuit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a woman can get a new trial in a lawsuit under a personal injury claim, but not under a wrongful death claim.