‘Floc’ settlement gains preliminary approval
Hartley MOUNDSVILLE – A class action settlement could provide approximately $6.6 million in free medical examinations for some workers at coal and water treatment plants. Marshall County Circuit Court...
View ArticleClass action crusader says ‘floc’ settlement unfair
Frank MOUNDSVILLE – The founder of the Center for Class Action Fairness says a recent settlement in Marshall County that provides medical monitoring and millions of dollars in fees for attorneys...
View ArticleJustices Davis, Ketchum give attorney tough time during arguments
Leahey CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court didn’t treat kindly the appeal of American Electric Power as it argued against sanctions imposed against it in a case involving a fatal accident. Justices...
View ArticleChiropractor says Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley refused to reimburse him
MOUNDSVILLE – A man is suing the Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Inc., claiming it owes him more than $450,000. On Sept. 30, 2001, Emil R. Nardone II and the defendant entered into a provider...
View ArticleCIVIL FILINGS: Marshall County
Jan. 8 Government Employees Insurance Company vs. Kelley Poplawski PA- Rebecca W. Wright; J- Hummel * It is alleged that Defendant Poplawski took a motor vehicle owned by plaintiff’s insured, Monica...
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Jan. 18 Brittanny Hanket, f/k/a. Brittanny LeMasters vs. Justin Williams and Rolland Williams PA- Robert P. Fitzsimmons; J- Karl * Justin Williams was using an ATV on Mar. 17, 2011, with permission...
View ArticleCase at center of legal malpractice claim dismissed due to inactivity
CHARLESTON – After a failed attempt to revive the underlying suit, an Ohio may has again filed a legal malpractice suit against his former attorney. Last August, Henry Martin filed suit against the...
View ArticleJudge dismisses several claims in discrimination suit against Consol
Chapman WHEELING – A federal judge has dismissed several claims made by a former employee of Consol Energy who alleges he was the object of racial slurs. On July 3, U.S. District Judge Frederick Stamp,...
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May 2 Arthur L. Niebergall, III vs. Ford Motor Company PA- Ronald Wm Kasserman; J- Hummel * Niebergall was the first owner of a 2004 Ford F550 truck with a 6.0 liter Power Strocke diesel engine. During...
View ArticleMcElroy Coal Company suit removed to federal court
Puz WHEELING – A lawsuit against McElroy Coal Company and Consol Energy Company has been removed to federal court. The defendants, whose principal places of business reside in Canonsburg, Penn., claim...
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Jan. 28 Mary M. Oliver and Gerald L. Oliver vs. Drew E. Meeker PA-Christopher Turak; J- Karl * While traveling on Route 38, she suffered a head on collision on October 6, 2007. It is said that the...
View ArticleLawsuit over 2010 natural gas explosion settled
Bailey WHEELING – A lawsuit brought over a 2010 natural gas explosion in Marshall County has been settled. On July 30, U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey, of the Northern District of West...
View ArticleWoman claims age discrimination at Teletech
MOUNDSVILLE – A Moundsville woman fired after suffering a heart attack is suing her former employer over age and disability discrimination. Juanita Guzek worked at Teletech Customer Care Management...
View ArticleMine worker sues over injury
MOUNDSVILLE – A Boone County man injured in a fall in a Marshall County mine is suing his employer. Edward Jeffery filed the lawsuit April 10 in Marshall County and lists McElroy Coal Company of...
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April 5 Charles Rose and Valerie Rose vs. Amy Roupe and Michael Roupe PA-C. Richard Wilson; J-Madden * The Roses claim that the Roupes son negligently and/or intentionally struck their son Christopher...
View ArticleLawsuit says boy smacked in the face with hockey stick
MOUNDSVILLE – Two Marshall County parents are suing the parents of a child who allegedly struck theirs in the face with a hockey stick. Charles Rose and Valerie Rose say Daniel Roupe hit their son...
View ArticleBumpy boat ride causes neck injury, lawsuit says
MOUNDSVILLE – A man who reaggravated a neck injury during a boat ride is suing the driver of the boat. Donald Howard of Marshall County filed the lawsuit April 11 in Marshall Circuit Court against...
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April 18 Charles A. McElaney, III and Pamela R. McElaney vs. William Forbes, Nationwide Insurance, et al. PA-Eric M. James; J-Karl * The plaintiff’s daughter Kayla, age 13, was killed in an ATV...
View ArticleNew Martinsville couple sues over daughter’s ATV death
MOUNDSVILLE – A New Martinsville couple have filed a civil lawsuit stemming from their daughter’s 2004 ATV death. Charles A. McElaney III and Pamela R. McElaney filed the lawsuit last month in Marshall...
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May 2 Bayer Employees Federal Credit Union vs. Pamela J. Andrews and Thomas Andrews PA-Logan Hassig; J-Madden * The Andrews’ owe Bayer Employees Federal Credit Union a loan debt of $6,501.47 plus...
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