Marian Johns News
White Dodge alleged to owe more than $400,000 in delinquent property taxes
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County sheriff has filed a suit against White Dodge alleging it owes the county more than $400,000 in delinquent taxes.
Jackson County couple seeks to cancel sales contract of Ford Edge over vehicle's alleged issues
CHARLESTON – A Jackson County couple who purchased a Ford Edge at Moses Ford-Lincoln and I-77 Auto Group is suing Ford Motor Co. claiming the automaker has failed to honor the vehicle's warranty.
Nicholas County couple alleges Osborne Construction failed to complete home's construction in timely manner
SUMMERSVILLE – A Greenbrier County contractor has been sued by a Nicholas County couple over allegations that he failed to complete the construction of their new home more than one year after they initiated the building contract.
Ripley property owners claim Columbia Gas is illegally storing, removing gas from their land
CHARLESTON – Several owners of property in Ripley near a Columbia Gas storage field claim the company is illegally storing and removing gas from their land and failed to get permission from the property owners.
Marion County man files suit against Primecare Medical, others after missing surgery while he was incarcerated
CHARLESTON – A Marion County man alleges he had to undergo a more complex surgery because he was not provided proper medical care while in custody for a wound to his hand.
Man's estate claims policy was canceled because insurance agent never turned in the premium payment
WILLIAMSON – The estate of a West Virginia man is claiming its specialty risk protector insurance was canceled because a Huntington insurance agency did not send a more than $44,000 premium payment to the insurer, National Union Fire.
Beneficiaries of woman's Transamerica life insurance policies sue over company's denial to pay
PINEVILLE – The beneficiaries of a deceased woman's Transamerica life insurance policy allege they were wrongfully denied her benefits.
Estate of man who died in Route 3 collision sues General Motors over airbag failure
BECKLEY – General Motors is facing a lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who died from injuries sustained in an auto accident over allegations the manufacturer was negligent when it made the vehicle's airbags.
Electrician sues Sam's Club, contractor after suffering injuries from fall off industrial freezer
CHARLESTON – An electrician who was injured after falling off an industrial freezer while doing electrical work at a Charleston Sam's Club alleges negligence was the cause of his injuries.
Greylock Energy faces suit after frac tech slipped on containment mat on company's property
CHARLESTON – Greylock Energy is facing a suit filed by a Pilot Thomas Logistics frac technician who was injured when she slipped on a containment mat while working on fueling equipment at Greylock's State Game Lands in Pennsylvania.
Woman whose foot got caught in sidewalk hole near Intermodal Center claims negligence
WHEELING – The owners of the Intermodal Center in Wheeling are facing a lawsuit by a woman who fell after her foot got caught in a large hole on the sidewalk near the building and needed surgery for her injuries.
Lessors allege Prichard Mining owes royalty fees from coal mining
CHARLESTON – Prichard Mining is alleged to have stopped making royalty payments to mine coal on a property.
Milton woman files suit against driver over U.S. 60 collision
HUNTINGTON – A Milton woman who was injured in a vehicle accident is seeking damages from the driver who struck her vehicle.
Wellsburg doctor alleges state medical examiner was negligent in determining his wife's death
CHARLESTON – A Wellsburg doctor is claiming the West Virginia medical examiner was negligent in determining his wife's cause of death as acute and chronic alcohol intoxication.
Army vet sues mortgage lender to stop foreclosure on East Lynn farm
WAYNE – A U.S. Army Iraq War Veteran is suing Carrington Mortgage over allegations it refused to offer him mortgage loan assistance and filed for foreclosure on his East Lynn farm where he and his son live after his estranged wife emptied their bank account.
Clay County man alleges GMC vehicle doesn't conform with warranties, seeks to cancel contract
CHARLESTON – A Clay County man who purchased a 2018 GMC Terrain vehicle claims General Motors has failed to honor the vehicle's warranty by making necessary repairs or give him a comparable replacement vehicle in violation of state and federal laws.
Former Seminole Mining worker alleges she was fired for her complaints of gender, pay discrimination
CHARLESTON – A former Seminole West Virginia Mining worker claims she was paid less than her male counterparts for doing the same job and was fired in retaliation when she returned from a medical leave.
Two West Virginia attorneys face lawsuit by Cunningham Energy over legal malpractice allegations
CHARLESTON – Cunningham Energy is suing two West Virginia attorneys after the company lost an employment-related lawsuit that resulted in a more than $300,000 verdict.
Member alleges female patrons were secretly videotaped at Planet Fitness
FAYETTEVILLE – A West Virginia woman is claiming that female patrons were secretly videotaped by employees at a Raleigh County Planet Fitness.
Patron sues Davis' Place after slipping on liquid
HUNTINGTON – A bar and grill in Huntington is facing a lawsuit filed by a customer who slipped on liquid on the floor and suffered injuries.