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Charles Town Races says sand it bought was contaminated with rocks
MARTINSBURG – PNGI Charles Town Gaming LLC is suing York Building Products Co. Inc. after it claims the sand it purchased was contaminated with rocks.
Elderly, handicapped man blames Wal-Mart for fall, injuries
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia customer is suing Wal-mart, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Frost Brown Todd law firm hires new leader for Charleston office
CHARLESTON — Carte P. Goodwin, who served briefly as U.S. Senator for West Virginia in 2010, has joined the Charleston office of Frost Brown Todd.
West Virginia jumps to No. 13 in construction business rankings
CHARLESTON – State rankings released by the Associated Builders and Contractors has revealed that West Virginia has a strong business environment for construction contractors.
Vehicle owner blames tow truck operators for injuries
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County man is suing Morgantown tow truck operators, alleging assault and battery.
Lawmakers wonder if Morrisey should be more involved in class action
CHARLESTON – Lawmakers are questioning whether West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey should be more involved with the antitrust class action lawsuit involving the asphalt paving West Virginia’s roads costs too much due to a monopoly in the industry.
Attorney General’s Office alleges small-town pharmacy fueled prescription painkiller crisis
MADISON – The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a small-town pharmacy it alleges fueled the prescription painkiller crisis.
Pregnant Missouri woman says she stepped on dirty needle at Motel 6
CHARLESTON – A Missouri woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she stepped on a dirty hypodermic needle in a Kanawha City motel room when she was pregnant.
Pace Analytical Services sues Upper Kanawha Valley Development Corp. for unjust enrichment
WINFIELD – Pace Analytical Services is suing Upper Kanawha Valley Development Corp. after it claims it failed to pay for work performed and was unjustly enriched at Pace’s expense.
Affliction clothing lawsuit removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Affliction Holdings for breach of contract has been removed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Man sues Precision Drilling Company for son’s death
WHEELING – A man is suing Precision Drilling Company after he claims it is responsible for the death of his son.
Ohio woman claims doors at Ohio Valley Medical Center caused injuries
WHEELING – A Belmont County, Ohio, couple claims that doors at a Wheeling medical facility caused injuries to the wife.
Individuals allege they were injured in I-70 accident with Nuverra Environmental driver
WHEELING – Two Wheeling residents allege they were injured in an auto accident on Interstate 70.
Aron Security accused of not paying wages to former security guard
BECKLEY – A security guard has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former employer alleging he is owed wages that were not paid.
Habitat for Humanity accuses grantor of trespassing
CHARLESTON — Habitat for Humanity is suing a Charleston woman, alleging trespassing.
Morgantown bank alleges borrower, guarantors owe nearly $86,000
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Morgantown branch of a Huntington bank is suing a trucking business and two guarantors, alleging they owe nearly $86,000.
Foreman alleges mining operators violated family leave law
LOGAN — A Logan County man is suing Buffalo Creek mining complex operators, alleging age discrimination, retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Supervisor alleges Ohio company failed to pay timely wages
BECKLEY — A West Virginia man is suing an Ohio company, alleging breach of duty and violation of workers compensation acts.
Three bartenders say Southern Xposure didn't pay them properly, took tips
PRINCETON – Three women have filed a lawsuit against a local chain of strip clubs, claiming they weren’t paid the wages promised them.
Kanawha circuit judge holds hearing on right-to-work law
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey conducted a hearing on whether West Virginia will become a right-to-work state, saying she would consider both sides and suggested they get back to the issue in 2017.