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Bluefield claims leaseholder continues to deny access, accrue fines
PRINCETON – A municipality is suing over a commercial leaseholder's alleged refusal to occupy an empty building and pay a fine based on that unoccupied status.
Car issues prompt lemon law allegations
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple is suing auto giant Ford Motor Co. and its dealer, claiming they were knowingly sold a defective vehicle.
Landlord claims deli owes $30K in back rent
GRAFTON – A Taylor County landlord is suing a tenant to recover nearly $30,000 in allegedly unpaid rent.
AGs, trial lawyers unite to abuse power
WASHINGTON – In recent months mainstream media outlets have offered only limited coverage of Orwellian efforts by progressive government officials to outlaw earnest questions about computer predicted climate catastrophes or costly policy proposals aimed at mitigating climate change.
WVU seeks to dismiss whistleblower lawsuit
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University is asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a former procurement officer who alleged he was fired for raising concerns about practices.
Embattled funeral home director files lawsuit over purchase of business
WINFIELD – A Putnam County funeral home facing its own legal issues has filed a lawsuit against another funeral home and some family trusts for “tortuous interference with an advantageous business relationship,” interference with a contract and civil conspiracy.
Worker blames termination on alleged age discrimination
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing his former employer amid allegations he was wrongfully terminated based on his age.
Tenant accuses landlord, maintenance crew of negligence over alleged injury
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman says she was struck by a pipe while leaving her apartment, an accident allegedly caused by negligent maintenance workers.
Former social worker seeks to overturn dismissal
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County woman is suing her former employer in an attempt to reverse her termination.
Plaintiff claims negligence by two defendants resulted in crash
NEW CUMBERLAND – The driver of a motor vehicle is suing for damages allegedly resulting from an automobile crash.
Plaintiff claims recklessness, negligence led to crash injuries
WEST UNION – A Doddridge County woman is suing over injuries she received during a highway crash.
Bus driver's federal lawsuit settled with Kanawha school board
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Board of Education voted to settle a lawsuit involving a former bus driver alleging labor law violations.
The tragic truth about talcum powder finally comes out
WHEELING – Talcum powder is back in the news following a May 2 verdict against Johnson & Johnson, in which it was ordered to pay $55 million to a woman who contracted ovarian cancer after years of her using Johnson’s Baby Powder for feminine hygiene.
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Plaintiff claims driver followed too closely, caused accident
PRINCETON – A motorist is suing over injuries she received when a driver allegedly crashed into the rear of her vehicle.
School board claims deficient work in construction projectt
NEW CUMBERLAND – A school board is suing six defendants over allegedly unsatisfactory work on a new school construction project that cost $6.85 million.
Worker claims he was fired for alleged whistleblowing
CHARLESTON – A Roane County man says he was fired after reporting alleged on-the-job drug and alcohol use among co-workers.
Plaintiff claims motorist negligently collided with his vehicle
FAYETTEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he alleges he suffered when another driver collided with his vehicle.
Patient blames delayed snakebite treatment for disfigurement
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he suffered permanent tissue damage from the alleged improper treatment of a snakebite.
Woman sues Webster Co. Board of Education for son’s sexual assault
WEBSTER SPRINGS – A Bergoo woman is suing the Webster County Board of Education after she claims her minor son was sexually assaulted while at a Webster County elementary school.