Carol Ostrow News
Mercer County law officer sues Mercer Wrecker Service, alleging slander
PRINCETON—A Mercer County deputy sheriff is suing an automotive business and its principal, alleging extreme and outrageous conduct, libel, and slander, which he says damaged his reputation.
Logan Co. parents blame Bizzack Construction for childrens' injuries
LOGAN—Two Logan County families are suing a construction business on behalf of their minor children on charges stemming from an automobile accident which the plaintiffs say was the defendant’s fault.
Mineral Co. woman sues estate, Erie Insurance
KEYSER—A Mineral County woman is suing an estate administratrix and an insurance company, alleging breach of fiduciary duty for allegedly impeding insurance benefits distribution.
Ohio Co. couple says solar energy provider didn't repay debt
WHEELING—An Ohio County couple is suing a Texas-based solar energy provider doing business in West Virginia and its three principals, alleging breach of contract.
Brooks Run Mining seeks damages from Lone Wolfe Natural Resources
WEBSTER SPRINGS—A Webster County mining business is suing a Nicholas County company regarding a 2013 contract dispute allegedly resulting in extra cost and inconvenience to the plaintiff.
Wyoming Co. couple sues Ramey Chevrolet, insurer for contract breach
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County couple is suing a Chevrolet dealership and an insurance firm, alleging breach of contract in two vehicle insurance purchases for which the couple says they are entitled to benefits.
Marshall Co. couple sues public service district, alleging negligence
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County couple is suing a public utility corporation in their municipal jurisdiction, alleging negligence in equipment maintenance and safety.
Barbour Co. companies fight over wireless accounts
PHILIPPI – A Barbour County couple who owns a telecommunications company is suing another firm and their owners, alleging unlawful property conversion, saying the defendants engaged in subterfuge by manipulating corporate accounts.
Logan County couple sues 3 medical professionals, alleging failure to treat infection
LOGAN—A Logan County couple is suing three medical professionals, alleging medical malpractice in the treatment of the wife for a serious infection.
Raleigh woman blames Thyssenkrupp Elevator for wreck, injuries
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County woman is suing a Georgia-based corporation doing business in Charleston and its employee, alleging tortuous injury, negligence, recklessness and vicarious liability in a four-vehicle roadway collision.
Ohio Co. man accuses Arrowsmith of retaliatory firing
WHEELING—An Ohio County man is suing a corporation and its business manager, alleging breach of contract, violation of state code and outrageous conduct in his job termination.
Woman blames City of Mullens for injuries from manhole cover
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County woman is suing a West Virginia water utility business and a municipal entity, alleging negligence in a personal injury.
Pedestrian plunges into ruptured pavement, blames construction business
HINTON – A North Carolina resident is suing a Pennsylvania building firm doing business in West Virginia claiming premises negligence in a 2013 construction-related sidewalk accident.
Hinton man says tavern overserved unlicensed driver blamed for wreck
HINTON – A Summers County man is suing a Hilldale tavern, alleging premises negligence when he says he was struck on the road by an overserved and unlicensed driver who had patronized the defendant’s bar.
Ohio grandmother alleges injuries from broadside impact
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Steubenville, Ohio, woman is suing an Ohio rental company doing business in West Virginia along with an individual employee, alleging the company’s driver was negligent in causing her lasting damages.
Woman’s family alleges landlord stole, destroyed personal effects
POINT PLEASANT—The daughter of a Jackson County woman is suing a Charleston property management company, alleging unlawful seizure and destruction of her mother’s personal property following a fatal accident.
Couple sues over damages allegedly caused by highway pileup
WHEELING—An Ohio couple is suing an Illinois-based transportation business and its employee, claiming negligence in a 2013 multi-vehicle highway collision that caused property damage and physical injuries.
Logan Co. man claims Ford Fiesta was a lemon
LOGAN — A Logan County man is suing Ford, alleging professional negligence in his automobile’s alleged mechanical failure.
Former Genesis employee seeks benefits
RIPLEY — A Jackson County man is suing a health care group doing business in Charleston, alleging unlawful employment practices when he left their employ.
Father alleges negligence following daughter's playground injury
POINT PLEASANT—A Mason County father is suing a school jurisdiction on behalf of his minor child, alleging several counts of negligence when his daughter sustained an injury on her school’s playground.