Mercer Circuit Court
Recent News About Mercer Circuit Court
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Man claims ice at apartment complex led to injuries
PRINCETON — A resident of Mercer County is suing the owners/operators of an apartment complex for damages he allegedly incurred when he fell on ice. -
Surgeon's actions allegedly led to patient's permanent vision damage
PRINCETON — A patient is suing his surgeon alleging he failed to check his vision, eye pressure and healing progress after surgery, which led to damage to the optic nerve, retina and visual function. -
Rental company sues over alleged breach of agreements
PRINCETON — A company based in Salem, Virginia, is suing two companies and two individuals for alleged breach of agreements and damage to personal property. -
Suit accuses school board of reneging on contract
Two Mercer County residents claim that the Mercer County Board of Education caused them financial loss by reneging on a contract to lease the plaintiffs' real estate. -
Jeep buyers sue over claim of defective vehicle
The purchasers of a Jeep Compass claim that their vehicle is defective and are suing for full reimbursement from the manufacturer and dealership. -
Parents blame Mercer school board for son's sexual contact
PRINCETON – The parents of a minor are suing the Board of Education of the County of Mercer after they claim it failed to supervise their son and other students. -
Gordon Construction allegedly refusing to garnish employee's wages
PRINCETON – A real estate firm is suing Gordon Construction over claims that it has failed to garnish an employee's wages as previously ordered. -
Woman accuses Little General Store of wrongful termination
PRINCETON – A woman is suing Little General Store after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated. Vicki Whitt was also named as a defendant in the suit. On March 2, 2013, Crystal Burress was hired by Little General as a crew employee and in May 2013, she was promoted to shift manager and in 2014, to assistant store manager, according to a complaint filed in Mercer Circuit Court. Burress claims shortly after beginning her employment with the defendant, she began suffering harassment -
K.E.Y. Animal Hospital sues Savage Construction alleging negligence, contractual breach
WHEELING – An Ohio County veterinary practice and its principal owners are suing a Wheeling-based construction business claiming breach of contract regarding the results of a work project. -
Princeton woman alleges discrimination after filing workers' compensation claim
PRINCETON – A Princeton woman is suing two health care companies over claims she was discriminated against after filing a workers' compensation application. -
Mercer woman says Bill Cole Automotive breached warranties
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman claims an allegedly defective starter mechanism on a vehicle she purchased from Bill Cole AutoMall still hasn't been repaired after multiple attempts. -
Woman sues Chrysler over vehicle vibration claims
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing a Chrysler manufacturer, alleging a car she purchased was defective, despite attempts to repair the vehicle. -
Woman accuses Kroger of negligence, claims she was injured by store's automatic doors
PRINCETON – A Lashmeet woman is suing a grocery store claiming she was injured by the store's automatic doors. -
Women sue Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia, alleging unlawful termination
PRINCETON – Two women are suing their former place of employment after they allege that the company participated in unethical business practices and fired them after reporting it. -
Nurse demands compensation over allegations of unsafe workplace and sexual assault
PRINCETON – A Mercer County nurse is suing local hospital and a physician over claims she was sexually assaulted at her workplace. -
Credit lender claims C A and F Transport owes more than $7,000
PRINCETON – A Georgia credit card company is suing a West Virginia transport company for breach of contract, seeking to recover more than $7,000 in allegedly unpaid debt. -
Minnesota electric company's driver accused of negligence in Oakvale crash
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing an employee of a Minnesota-based electric company after a crash in Oakvale. -
Class action says Outback isn't paying minimum wage
PRINCETON – An employee is suing Outback Steakhouse in a class action lawsuit after he claims it has failed to pay the legal minimum wage to numerous employees, including himself. As of Jan. 1, the minimum wage in West Virginia was raised to $8 per hour and employees who received tips may be paid as low as $2.40 per hour, according to a complaint filed in Mercer Circuit Court. Stephen Sheets claims Outback did not adhere to West Virginia law and has been paying its employees less than the lega -
Doctor alleges he was unfairly fired from Bluefield Regional Medical Center
PRINCETON -- A Saratoga doctor alleges a hospital unlawfully fired him and has yet to pay him wages due. -
Woman claims neighbor erected a fence on her property
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing over claims that her neighbor erected an illegal fence.