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Vehicle owner accuses Huntington police of improper seizure
HUNTINGTON — A vehicle owner is suing Huntington city officials, alleging violation of her civil rights.
Preston Co. school board accuses contractors of contract breach
KINGWOOD — The Preston County school board is suing contractors, a subconsultant and insurer, alleging professional negligence.
Patient, husband accuse physician of negligence
LOGAN — A Branchland couple is suing a physician, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to the wife and reckless conduct.
Worker accuses former employer, co-employee of contract breach
MORGANTOWN — A West Virginia man is suing his former employer and co-employee, alleging breach of an employment contract.
Customer alleges convenience store's negligence caused fall
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman is suing a Lashmeet store, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
West Virginia disability rights group changes name, could have more legal focus
CHARLESTON – The Disability Rights of West Virginia Advocates group is no more. And in the end, that could be an even better thing than it’s been for the people of West Virginia.
Two lawsuits filed against United Bank for gas leak
BECKLEY – Two lawsuits have been filed against United Bank after the plaintiffs claim they were injured when a gas leak occurred in the United Bank Building.
Couple sues PPG Industries for injuries at Wetzel Co. facility
WHEELING – A couple is suing PPG Industries for injuries sustained at its Wetzel County facility.
Car accident results in three lawsuits against Quality Distributing
BECKLEY – Three lawsuits have been filed against Quality Distributing after the plaintiffs claim one of its drivers caused a car accident.
Supreme Court rules Summersville property meets criteria for annexation
CHARLESTON – The Supreme Court has ruled that 20 acres of land in Summersville meets the statutory criteria of property properly subject to annexation by minor boundary adjustment and concluded that the petition for annexation met the threshold statutory requirements.
After Trump's signature, Morrisey unsure of future of stream protection case
CHARLESTON – After President Trump signed measures undoing regulations that hindered coal mining, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says his coalition of AGs needs to review the need to continue a lawsuit about the matter.
Southern Xposure enters mediation with two former dancers
BLUEFIELD – After a local chain of strip clubs asked to have a recently filed lawsuit by two dancers dismissed or stayed, the parties agreed to mediation.
W.Va. leaders praise Pruitt's confirmation as new EPA chief
WASHINGTON – West Virginia leaders are hailing the confirmation of Scott Pruitt as the new administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Justices say medical professional liability law applies in MedExpress appeal
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that the Medical Professional Liability Act applies in an appeal in a lawsuit against MedExpress for injuries.
Former city council candidate sues Morgantown for FOIA violations
MORGANTOWN – A former city council candidate is suing the City of Morgantown a second time, after he claims this time that it violated the Freedom of Information Act. In his lawsuit, George Papandreas claims he submitted a lawful FOIA request with the city for the disclosure of public documents and information on Dec. 24, 2015, however, the defendant failed to respond, according to a complaint filed Feb. 10 in Monongalia Circuit Court.
Supreme Court says Caremark, pharmacies must settle through arbitration
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a lawsuit involving CVS Caremark and six West Virginia pharmacies should be dismissed and arbitration should be compelled.
Guardian blames nursing home operators for resident's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Charleston nursing home operators, alleging their negligence caused injuries to a resident.
30 cases filed against CSX for train derailment
FAYETTEVILLE – Thirty lawsuits have been filed against CSX Transportation for the 2015 train derailment that caused approximately 300 families to evacuate the area due to fires, explosions and Bakken crude oil spilling into the Kanawha River.
Insurance company says doctor’s policy doesn’t cover sexual assaults
CHARLESTON – The insurance company for Dr. Steven R. Matulis, who is under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting female patients during colonoscopy procedures, said his policy does not cover claims of sexual assault.
Daughter blames nursing home operators for mother's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Dunbar nursing home operators, alleging their negligence led to the death of her mother.