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Federal lawsuit filed in New York against Abruzzino for defaulting hotel
FOLEY SQUARE, N.Y. – A federal lawsuit has been filed in New York alleging Developer William Abruzzino is personally responsible for nearly $19 million in a defaulting hotel in Morgantown.
Ohio Attorney General sues DuPont for alleged Ohio River contamination
MARIETTA, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine filed a lawsuit against DuPont for allegedly releasing toxic chemicals into the Ohio River for many years.
Jobs Investment Trust Board, non-profit say business violated investment agreement
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust Board and West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation are suing a business they claim violated their investment agreement when it closed business in West Virginia and reopened in Florida.
Monongalia woman says she was forced to resign because of judge candidacy
MORGANTOWN – A woman is suing Monongalia County Commission after she claims she was forced to quit her job with the prosecuting attorney’s office because she was running for circuit judge.
Former student sues Marshall over handing of assault case
HUNTINGTON – A former Marshall University student is suing the university over its handling of her sexual assault case.
Man sues after he slipped and fell on sand at Lowe's
WHEELING – A man is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims he was injured due to sand on the floor of its Wheeling store.
Nine individuals sue Eagle Natrium for plant explosion
WHEELING – Nine people are suing Eagle Natrium after they claim it negligently maintained the area of the Natrium Plant that exploded and caused them injuries.
Man says Lowe’s violated Fair Labor Standards Act
BECKLEY – A man is suing Lowe’s Home Centers after he claims it violated various state and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Couple accuses XTO Energy of breach of contract
CLARKSBURG – A couple is suing XTO Energy for breaching its contract and allowing an oil and gas lease to expire.
Man accuses Telgian Corporation of workers’ comp discrimination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Telgian Corporation after he claims he was discriminated against due to his workers’ compensation claim.
Family sues Res-care for injuries
CHARLESTON – Two women are suing Res-care after they claim it is responsible for their family member’s injuries.
Man sues Met Life for failing to pay out benefits owed
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance Company after he claims it failed to pay out the benefits owed to him when his wife died.
Woman accuses Diamond State Insurance Company of breach of contract
MARTINSBURG – A woman is suing Diamond State Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her by improperly denying a claim under an insurance policy.
Woman sues Allied Van Lines for property damage
WHEELING – A woman is suing Allied Van Lines after she claims her personal property was damaged during a move from Alabama to West Virginia.
Women sue corrections officer for sister’s death
LOGAN – Two women are suing a corrections officer for the death of their sister.
Man sues Harbor Freight for injuries
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Harbor Freight Tools after he claims he was injured by a defective product purchased at one of its stores.
Lawsuit filed over interstate crash
HUNTINGTON – A lawsuit was filed over a crash off of Interstate 64 where a vehicle fell approximately 100 feet over a bridge and the driver of the vehicle was killed.
Couple sues D&M Used Auto Sales for car accident
LOGAN – A couple is suing D&M Used Auto Sales for injuries they suffered from a car accident.
Man sues CONSOL Energy for work injuries
CHARLESTON – A man is suing CONSOL Energy for injuries he suffered while working.
Man sues Genesis Healthcare for mother’s death
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Genesis Healthcare after he claims the nursing home was negligent and caused the death of his mother.