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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Law firm sues Frontier for breach of contract, company calls suit 'unnecessary'

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A Charleston law firm has sued Frontier West Virginia and one of its attorneys for failing to pay for legal services, but the defendants call the lawsuit “unnecessary.”

Cabell library, park boards sue school system over levy funding cuts

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – Just weeks after the Cabell County Board of Education voted to reduce funding to the county library and eliminate funding to the local park district, the two entities have filed a petition to get that money.

Mother blames Kanawha school board for disabled daughter's suicide

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – A mother has sued the Kanawha County Board of Education alleging it is responsible for her disabled teen daughter’s suicide.

“A Day at the Club” 2023

By West Virginia Record Report |
The WV State Bar’s Women in the Profession Committee invites all members of the State Bar to join them for “A Day at the Club”, to encourage collegiality among the bench and bar.

DOH sues trucking company for damage to highway structure

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways is suing Jeremy & Alex Trucking Inc. claiming the trucking company is liable for damages to a highway structure caused by one of the trucking company's employees.

State Supreme Court hears arguments in Morgantown firefighter holiday pay dispute

By Chris Dickerson |
HUNTINGTON – The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a dispute between Morgantown firefighters and the city about how the benefits of legal holidays should be calculated.

Nelson Mullins Ranked to 2023 USA WIPR Insights Trademarks List

By West Virginia Record Report |
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP was recognized in the inaugural 2023 WIPR USA Firms Trademarks Rankings.

Capito: Addressing America’s PFAS issue can't wait forever

By Chris Dickerson |
If we care about protecting our families from the health and environmental threats of PFAS in our air, water, and soil, we must support a “polluter pays” model and develop real solutions that actually address contamination.

State part of $35M settlement with Tempoe over ads, leasing

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a multistate settlement with Tempoe resolving an investigation into the company’s advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation.

Ohio man says he was injured by patio umbrella at casino

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – An Ohio man says he was injured by a patio umbrella while visiting Mardi Gras Casino & Resort.

Estate blames coal contractor for wreck that caused man's 'excruciating' death

By Chris Dickerson |
WILLIAMSON – The estate of Mingo County man says an accident caused by a contractor’s truck led to the man’s “excruciating” death.

County senior groups blame DHHR, HCA for 'arbitrary' changes that affect programs

By Chris Dickerson |
CHARLESTON – Thirteen aging programs have filed lawsuits against the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and the state Health Care Authority for changes that have allowed for-profit companies to take money from these programs.

Couple sues Big Sandy for defective refrigerator

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A couple is suing Big Sandy Furniture alleging a refrigerator they purchased was faulty and caused property damages.

Man files class-action against insurer for failure to pay out flood claims

By Kyla Asbury |
HUNTINGTON — An Ohio man is suing Indian Harbor Insurance Company in a class-action lawsuit alleging the insurance company did not properly pay out flood claims.

Woman sues nursing home for grandmothers injury, death

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A woman says Eastbrook Center is responsible for the death of her grandmother.

Detroit woman says hospital employees improperly accessed her medical records

By Kyla Asbury |
HUNTINGTON —An unnamed woman from Detroit is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital for improper and unauthorized access to her medical records.

Woman says Grand Island Express discriminated against her

By Kyla Asbury |
HUNTINGTON — A woman says Grand Island Express discriminated against her based on her age and disability.

Deem files for Kanawha Circuit Court seat currently held by Bailey

By Chris Dickerson |
Ashley Deem, who currently is the deputy clerk for the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals, filed September 8 to run in the nonpartisan race for the seat currently occupied by Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey.

Couple sues Mountaineer Gas, contractors for house explosion

By Kyla Asbury |
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing Mountaineer Gas Company claiming they are responsible for a house explosion.

Class-action lawsuit names dozens of hospitals in suit claiming failure to pay overtime

By Kyla Asbury |
WHEELING — A class-action lawsuit was filed against the West Virginia United Health System alleging they were wrongfully not paid overtime pay.