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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart: Office Collects a Total of More Than $32 Million for Taxpayers in FYs 2019 & 2020
United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that his office collected $9,244,423.94 in FY 2020 and $22,761,541.52 in FY 2019, an amount more than $18.4 million over his office’s entire annual appropriated budgets for the same period. -
BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Debt Obligation Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of the economy. -
Mountain State Justice co-director alleges state agency failed to respond to two FOIA requests
CHARLESTON – The co-director of nonprofit legal advocacy firm Mountain State Justice Inc. alleges a state department failed to respond to two requests for information relating to RISE West Virginia. -
Hearing held on motion to dismiss in FOIA case against Department of Commerce
CHARLESTON — A hearing was held Wednesday in a case involving a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by a West Virginia attorney in an attempt to find out how RISE program funds were used after the 2016 floods. -
Huntington sues HUD for issues with housing development project funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) answered a complaint filed by the City of Huntington alleging the department didn't comply with regulations and is attempting to assess penalties on the city. -
St. Albans man alleges Wells Fargo improperly foreclosed on home
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man alleges his mortgage servicer improperly foreclosed on his home. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Statement of United States Attorney Mike Stuart Regarding Federal Investigation into 2016 Floods Disaster Relief
United States Attorney Mike Stuart provided the following statement regarding a federal investigation into the 2016 floods disaster relief: -
Stuart announces federal investigation into use of FEMA funds
CHARLESTON — U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Mike Stuart opened a federal investigation into the 2016 flood disaster relief. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects Nearly $2 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2018
U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced today that the Northern District of West Virginia collected $1,815,859 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018. -
Couple sues Midfirst Bank for home foreclosure
MARTINSBURG – A couple is suing Midfirst Bank after they claim it wrongfully foreclosed on their home. -
Consumers file suit against Carrington Mortgage Services, Bank of America over handling of claim
WEBSTER SPRINGS – Two consumers allege that their mortgage was serviced in bad faith. -
Woman alleges toxic mold in Elkview home was not disclosed before purchase
CHARLESTON – A woman who purchased a home in Elkview says an allegedly inadequate home inspection and appraisal failed to disclose toxic mold. -
Man claims lender preyed on lack of sophistication
LOGAN — A Logan County man is suing a lender for allegedly issuing mortgages with excessive interest rates on a property that was over-appraised. -
Federal government sues convicted landlord for sex discrimination
CLARKSBURG – The federal government is suing a convicted landlord after it claims he discriminated against tenants based on their sex. Brian Carl Walden, as conservator for Gary Walden, a protected person, and as administrator CTA of the estate of Tina Walden; Walden Homes LLC, which is doing business as Walden Rentals; and 973 Chestnut Ridge Road Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit. -
Kanawha Co. apartment owner settles sexual harassment suit
CHARLESTON – The U.S. Justice Department says the owner and former property manager of a Cross Lanes apartment complex has agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit. Perkins Parke Apartments has agreed to pay $120,000 in damages and civil penalties to settle the suit alleging that three former agents sexually harassed and retaliated against female tenants, which is a violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). -
Goodwin collects nearly $8M for fiscal year
CHARLESTON – United States Attorney Booth Goodwin on Monday said his office has collected $7,847,442.99 in fiscal year 2014. -
W.Va. part of $550M SunTrust mortgage settlement
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a $550 million joint state-federal settlement with mortgage lender and servicer SunTrust Mortgage Inc. to address mortgage origination, servicing, and foreclosure abuses. -
Fourth Circuit rules against Charleston landlord
RICHMOND, Va. – A federal appeals court has upheld a judgment against a landlord who imposed special restrictions against a woman seeking to rent a house in Charleston for herself and her disabled brother. -
Settlement over alleged shoddy work at Grafton building reached
CLARKSBURG – A Taylor County housing agency will keep and recoup almost 40 percent of a nearly $500,000 contract it paid a Pennsylvania firm to refurbish one of its buildings. -
W.Va. mortgage victims might get more than $2,000
Hughes CHARLESTON – Chief Deputy Attorney General Fran Hughes said West Virginia residents who were affected by the recent multistate mortgage settlement might see more than $2,000.