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Consumer alleges BB&T used 'oppressive' conduct to collect alleged debt
FAYETTEVILLE – BB&T is facing a lawsuit by a West Virginia woman who claims it attempted to collect an alleged debt using harassing, fraudulent and deceptive means.
Smithers man struck in neck artery while using angle grinder sues machine's owner
CHARLESTON – A Smithers man who was struck in his neck artery by a piece of metal while using an angle grinder alleges the machine owner's negligence caused his injury.
Law firm claims Fairdale man owes more than $80,000 in legal fees
BECKLEY – A law firm alleges a Fairdale man who entered into a contract for its legal services owes it more than $80,000 in fees.
Former Williamson Hospital CEO claims she was fired due to her illness
CHARLESTON – The former CEO for Williamson Memorial Hospital alleges she was fired due to suffering from severe migraines and temporal lobe seizures.
Estate of man blames West Virginia Veteran's Nursing Facility's alleged negligence for his death
CHARLESTON – The estate of a Harrison County man who was under the care of the West Virginia Veteran's Nursing Facility claims the facility's negligence caused his death.
Man injured in Williamson public parking lot while on jury duty files negligence suit against city
WILLIAMSON – A Breeden man who was serving on jury duty when he was injured in a city of Williamson public parking lot is suing the city over allegations of negligence.
Woman alleges American Arbitration Association mishandled her civil rights case against Macy's
MARTINSBURG – A West Virginia woman has filed a suit against the American Arbitration Association (AAA) claiming their alleged arbitral misconduct and judicial misconduct resulted in her civil rights case against Macy's being closed.
ABC Supply claims Charleston roofer owes more than $7,000
CHARLESTON – ABC Supply has filed suit against a Charleston roofer over allegations he owes more them more than $7,000 for supplies purchased in 2017.
Philippi couple claims Countrywide used predatory lending practices
PHILIPPI – An elderly U.S. Navy veteran and his wife allege that Countrywide Home Loans' predatory lending practices caused them to enter into a series of home mortgage flips.
Consumer alleges Huron Law Group failed to settle debt after she paid more than $5,000
PHILIPPI – A law firm alleging to help consumers negotiate and settle with creditors is facing claims by a Barbour County woman over allegations that it took almost $5,000 in fees from her while failing to help with her debt.
RNs, pharmacist claim Ohio Valley Medical Center did not give them 60 days' notice before closing its operations
WHEELING – Three nurses, a pharmacist and pharmacy buyer who worked for the former Ohio Valley Medical Center claim the health care facility violated federal law by not providing its employees with 60 days' written notice before closing its operations.
Man claims Marshall University medical staff's improper diagnosis caused need for partial bowel removal
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man alleges that negligent medical care led to the perforation of his colon.
Man's estate blames Cabell Huntington Hospital's alleged negligence on his death
HUNTINGTON – The estate of a West Virginia man is suing Cabell General Hospital claiming its negligence led to his development of pressure-related skin issues that contributed to his death.
Hardcore Hunters faces lawsuit from fishing tackle supply alleging it owes more than $6,000
GRAFTON – A Grafton business is facing allegations that it purchased more than $6,000 in merchandise from a Denver, Colorado fishing tackle supply and has violated its line of credit.
West Virginia Insurance Commissioner alleges A+ Repairs failed to maintain workers' comp insurance
CHARLESTON – A business is facing a lawsuit by the state's insurance commissioner alleging it failed to maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage for its employees per state law requirements.
Former Matilda Jane worker claims company falsely classifies salespeople, does not pay minimum wage
HUNTINGTON – A former saleswoman with Matilda Jane Clothing alleges the company's compensation structure fails to correctly classify and pay employees the federal minimum wage.
Charleston dentist allegedly owes more than $48,000 for equipment
CHARLESTON – A business that leases and finances machinery and equipment is suing a Charleston dentist claiming he owes more than $45,000 for imaging equipment and software.
West Virginia man claims GM won't honor warranty for Corvette
CHARLESTON – General Motors is facing a lawsuit by a West Virginia man who claims the automaker has failed to honor its warranty for his Chevy Corvette that has been in and out of authorized dealers for repairs for more than 30 days.
Kanawha County man claims Ford truck is defective, seeks to cancel contract
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing Ford Motor Co. alleging that his F-150 Raptor pickup did not conform to manufacturer warranties for the vehicle.
Winfield woman files negligence suit against driver over collision injuries
CHARLESTON – A Winfield woman who was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was hit by another vehicle in Cross Lanes has filed suit against the driver she alleges is at fault.