Noddy A. Fernandez News
State seeks to enjoin J&J Auto Salvage from doing business in state until it obtains workers' comp coverage
CHARLESTON – The state is seeking an injunction against an employer over allegations it failed to obtain workers' compensation coverage for its employees.
Worker who lost leg in Ohio Co. mine blames Murray Energy for unsafe conditions
MOUNDSVILLE — A Belmont County couple is suing Murray Energy Corporation and Murray American Energy, Inc., doing business as The Ohio County Coal Company, alleging failure to warn, liability and negligence.
Putnam Co. couple accuses Citifinancial, Bayview Loan of fraud
WINFIELD — An elderly Putnam County couple is suing home loan lenders, alleging unconscionable inducement, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Prison inmate accuses correctional facility of assault
CHARLESTON — A prison inmate is suing a correctional facility and officers, alleging assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Surviving relatives accuse prison, health care providers of wrongful death
CHARLESTON — Surviving relatives are suing police and medical institutions, alleging breach of duty, medical malpractice and wrongful death.
Former employee accuses Kanawha County business of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County woman is suing her former employer, alleging age discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Inmate alleges conspiracy to destroy all evidence
CHARLESTON — A prison inmate is suing employees of the state jail and correctional authority, alleging spoliation of evidence and civil conspiracy.
Buffalo property lessee alleges hunting club killed or stole 4 cows
WINFIELD — A Buffalo property lessee is suing a real estate company and hunting club, alleging a breach of the plaintiff's lease contract allowed personal property to be damaged.
Fayette Co. property owner accuses lending company of misrepresentations
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County homeowner is suing loan lending company, alleging fraudulent representation.
Huntington landowner accuses telecommunications company of trespassing
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington farm owner is suing a telecommunications company, alleging trespassing and creating a nuisance.
Doddridge County property owner seeks to claim rights to her land
WEST UNION — A surviving daughter is suing an energy corporation, alleging fraudulent representation.
Supplier alleges mining company owes $15,000
BECKLEY — A supplier is suing a mining company, alleging breach of contract.
McDowell County Sheriff's Department accused of unlawful arrest
BLUEFIELD — A McDowell County man is suing a police officer and the county sheriff's department, alleging battery and violation of the plaintiff's civil rights.
Daughter alleges medical negligence in mother's death
WINFIELD — A surviving daughter is suing a Hurricane nursing home facility, alleging failure to take proper care of its residents.
Former employee accuses mining, energy companies of wrongful termination
PINEVILLE — A Mercer County man is suing mining and energy companies, alleging wrongful termination.
Logan Co. couple alleges hospital failed to timely diagnose patient
CHARLESTON — A Logan County couple is suing the county medical center, alleging medical negligence.
Pedestrian alleges drunk driver ran her over
MOUNDSVILLE — A Wheeling woman is suing a motorist and property owners, alleging their negligence allowed a drunk driver to run her over.
Oil and gas company challenges West Virginia's Flat-Rate Statute
CLARKSBURG, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) – A company leasing mineral rights to drill for oil and gas claims West Virginia's Flat-Rate Statute is unconstitutional.
Freelance writer alleges Ripley mayor refused to honor FIOA requests
RIPLEY — A freelance writer is suing the city of Ripley and its mayor, alleging breach of duty.
Clifftop property owner alleges tree service destroyed her trees
FAYETTEVILLE — A Clifftop woman is suing a tree service company and property owner, alleging negligence and trespassing.