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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

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Man sues employer for discrimination due to diabetes diagnosis

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

HUNTINGTON — A man is suing Dodson Brothers Exterminating Co. for discriminating against him after he was diagnosed with diabetes.

Company says Liberty Mutual breached its contract after hailstorm

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

CHARLESTON — Merlin Enterprises is suing Liberty Mutual alleging the insurance company breached its contract and caused the company damages.

Woman sues loan servicers for foreclosure

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

CHARLESTON — A woman is suing Greenlight Financial Services alleging her home is being wrongly foreclosed on.

Insurance company sues GM claiming Yukon's defective transmission caused fire on insured vehicle

By Marian Johns | Mar 31, 2020

PETERSBURG — Erie Insurance Exchange is suing General Motors and others, claiming a GMC Yukon it insured caught fire due to a faulty transmission.

Couple sues GM, auto dealer alleging Silverado had defects that couldn't be fixed

By Marian Johns | Mar 31, 2020

CHARLESTON — General Motors and a West Virginia Chevrolet auto dealer are facing a suit by a couple claiming their Silverado was defective and couldn't be fixed.

Salango optimistic about stopping spread of Coronavirus at Kanawha Judicial Annex

By Chris Dickerson | Mar 31, 2020

CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango says he is optimistic about actions taken to stop the spread of the Coronavirus at the Kanawha County Judicial Annex.Six employees of the building have been diagnosed, and one spouse of an employee also has tested positive.

State, federal officials start West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force

By Chris Dickerson | Mar 31, 2020

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, United States Attorney Mike Stuart for the Southern District of West Virginia and United States Attorney Bill Powell for the Northern District of West Virginia have announced the formation of the West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force to identify, investigate and prosecute fraud related to the ongoing pandemic.

Wheeling firm donates masks to health care workers and first responders, offers free legal advice on Coronavirus issues

By Chris Dickerson | Mar 31, 2020

WHEELING – Attorneys at one Wheeling law firm are working to help frontline workers dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic as well as others who have questions about how everything affects them.

BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Debt Obligation Assistance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of the economy.

BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Breakdown of COVID-19 Stimulus Package Passed by US Congress

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

The US Congress has passed the $2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue package that aids Americans affected by COVID-19.

ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney’s Office joins national COVID-19 Task Force

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

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WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Kanawha Judicial Offices Remain Functional Despite Building Closure

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Essential judicial functions are continuing in Kanawha County despite the closure of the Kanawha County Judicial Annex due to the ongoing COVID-19 virus.

BAILEY & GLASSER LLP: Financial Assistance for Small Business

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

.As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the US economy, small businesses across the country have been hit especially hard.

Frost Brown Todd attorney helping nonprofits with Coronavirus questions

By Chris Dickerson | Mar 30, 2020

CHARLESTON – Nonprofit organizations needing some legal guidance during the Coronavirus pandemic now have a free resource.

Hummel wants to use experience, passion for judiciary on Supreme Court

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 30, 2020

CHARLESTON — Circuit Judge David Hummel hopes to use his experience and passion for the judiciary to bring about change on the West Virginia Supreme Court if he is elected.

Estate of former Dunbar Center nursing facility claims multiple falls led to resident's death

By Marian Johns | Mar 30, 2020

CHARLESTON — The estate of a former Dunbar Center nursing facility resident is claiming injuries from multiple falls that caused his death.

Branson's facing a complaint over allegations it owes more than $20,000 to Sunbelt Rentals

By Marian Johns | Mar 30, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE – A Boomer business is facing a suit filed by Sunbelt Rentals alleging it owes more than $20,000 for rental equipment.

Couple claims Erie Property, Casualty tried to devalue their claim after home was damaged by pipe burst

By Marian Johns | Mar 30, 2020

CHARLESTON – A couple whose home suffered damage from a burst pipe is alleging Erie Property and Casualty failed to recognize their full homeowners coverage and tried to devalue their claim.

GM, Chevy dealer face suit alleging Equinox was defective, unable to be fixed

By Marian Johns | Mar 30, 2020

CHARLESTON — A couple is suing General Motors and a Chevrolet dealer alleging their Equinox was defective, unfixable

Nationwide says dehumidifier malfunction caused fire that destroyed their insured's home

By Marian Johns | Mar 30, 2020

MOUNDSVILLE — Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company is suing the manufacturer of a dehumidifier claiming it malfunctioned and caused a fire that destroyed the property of a couple they insured.