County of Barbour (WV)
Recent News About County of Barbour (WV)
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Mother alleges industrial facility's negligence caused son's death
PHILIPPI — A mother is suing a Barbour County industrial facility, alleging failure to protect and warn workers of a dangerous condition in the workplace that led to the death of her son. -
Pharmacist accuses Rite-Aid of discrimination
PHILIPPI — A Barbour County pharmacist is suing Rite Aid, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Two county commissions sue Purdue Pharma, others for opioid epidemic
CHARLESTON – Two more lawsuits have been filed against Purdue Pharma and others for the opioid epidemic that has ravaged the state. -
State Supreme Court denies grievance by former Barbour Co. teacher
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an order affirming the denial of a grievance filed by a former Barbour County teacher. -
Woman files suit Sentry Insurance, employer over disability benefits, termination
PHILIPPI – A Belington woman has filed suit against her employer and insurance company after she was terminated after being falsely accused of workers' compensation fraud. -
Supreme Court says individuals who purchased tax lien on mineral interests owe property taxes
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that individuals who purchased tax liens on mineral rights are required to pay property taxes. -
Maskell Pipe & Supply Inc. allegedly failed to pay $15,500 in rental fees
An equipment renter is suing Maskell Pipe & Supply Inc., a contractor, for allegedly breaching a verbal agreement. -
Mobile home owners accuse seller, insurance provider of fraud
PHILIPPI — Two Barbour County mobile homeowners are suing property seller and insurance company, alleging fraud, suppression of information and false representation. -
Barbour County property owners allege mortgage loan service broke law
PHILIPPI — Two Barbour County property owners are suing a mortgage loan business, alleging unconscionable collection practices. -
AG, law enforcement urge Legislature to fund State Police crime lab
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined more than 40 law enforcement professionals in urging the state Legislature to adequately fund the West Virginia State Police Crime Laboratory. -
Construction suppliers allege property owners failed to pay
PHILIPPI — Two construction materials suppliers are suing Barbour County property owners, alleging failure to pay for purchased products. -
Oil, gas rights owners accuse well operators of contract breach
PHILIPPI — Two owners of oil and gas rights are suing oil well operators, alleging alleged breach of a lease agreement. -
Bank seeks to recover damages in alleged default of promissory note
PHILLIPI – A Barbour County bank is suing a business and its new owner to recover a $100,000 promissory note that is allegedly overdue. -
Man seeks repayment of money allegedly loaned to friend
PHILIPPI – A Barbour County man says a neighbor borrowed $5,000 to help a family member purportedly suffering from cancer but hasn’t repaid the loan. -
Barbour County residents claim improper power line maintenance killed livestock
PHILIPPI, W.V. -- Two Barbour County residents have cited an energy company for failing to ensure the safety of its equipment. -
Barbour County couple sues over defective ATV that allegedly started fire
PHILIPPI – A Barbour County couple is suing two companies, alleging an ATV caught fire and damaged their garage. -
Barbour Co. companies fight over wireless accounts
PHILIPPI – A Barbour County couple who owns a telecommunications company is suing another firm and their owners, alleging unlawful property conversion, saying the defendants engaged in subterfuge by manipulating corporate accounts. -
Tomblin names Wilmoth new Randolph Circuit Judge
CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed David H. Wilmoth as the new Randolph Circuit Judge. -
Morrisey warns seniors of burial insurance scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning senior citizens in West Virginia about a new insurance scam where callers try to pressure them into purchasing burial insurance. -
U.S. Attorneys recognize high school juniors as Ambassadors for Justice
CHARLESTON – United States Attorneys Booth Goodwin, Southern District of West Virginia, and Bill Ihlenfeld, Northern District of West Virginia, on Wednesday recognized 88 high school juniors from throughout West Virginia as U.S. Attorney’s Ambassadors for Justice.