Lucas claims he received medications to treat his extremely high blood pressure while he was in the hospital. 27, 2022, the defendant alleged that Lucas made a threatening remark in the workplace and placed him on suspension, and while he was serving his suspension, he was required to seek hospital care and learned he suffered from a series of micro strokes, according to the suit. Lucas claims he was hired in February 2022 as a floor person for the Cross Lanes hotel and casino and when he started his employment, he informed the defendant he had high blood pressure and frequently stated that he needed to obtain health insurance to help with care and medications. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. James Lucas initially filed the lawsuit in Kanawha Circuit Court and it was removed to U.S.

Bunting of Jackson Lewis in Pittsburgh, Pa. Human Rights Act or any common law cause of action. The defendant contends that the p laintiff’s claims are also barredīecause the plaintiff will not be able to establish a prima facie case of a violation of the West Virginia ' At all times relevant hereto, Defendant made a good faith effort to comply with all stateĬross Lanes Gaming argues that the p laintiff’s claims are barred because the defendant complied in all respects with its obligations under West Virginia law.

Relief can be granted,' the answer states. ' For the purposes of preserving a defense, Plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which CHARLESTON - Cross Lanes Gaming & Entertainment denies allegations of discrimination by a former employee.Ĭross Lanes Gaming argues that the p laintiff bears the burden of proof regarding some or all of its defenses.

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