West Virginia Record

HUNTINGTON – The daughter of an elderly woman who died while in the care of an assisted living center filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful death and negligence against the facility and its two predecessors in interest.

Patient alleges St. Mary's physical therapist negligently began relationship with her

HUNTINGTON – An Ohio woman is suing a physical therapist and a Cabell County hospital over allegations that an unprofessional relationship resulted in personal injuries.

Family Dollar customer blames food tray on fall in store

HUNTINGTON – A Family Dollar customer alleges she fell in the store because the legs of a food tray were in the aisle and caused her to trip.

Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society alleges it was not paid in full for middle school trip

HUNTINGTON – A Huntington railroad society alleges it was not paid in full for two excursions it performed for middle school trips.

Lawsuits

Woman sues Ramey Ford after car repossessed following loan agreement dispute

PRINCETON – A woman is suing a car dealership alleging that her car was taken when she refused to agree to an updated contract.

Attorneys & Judges

Charges filed against Raleigh magistrate for violating judicial conduct code

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 21, 2019

CHARLESTON — Raleigh Magistrate Judge Stephen Massie has been charged with violating the state's judicial code of conduct.

Lawsuits

Woman injured in car crash sues driver who hit her, State Farm Insurance

HUNTINGTON – A woman who was injured when a truck rammed her vehicle from behind filed a lawsuit against the man driving the truck and State Farm Insurance.

Author files motion to dismiss lawsuit filed by World War II veteran

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 18, 2019

HUNTINGTON — The defendant in the lawsuit filed by Hershel "Woody" Williams filed a motion to dismiss in the case against him, arguing that Williams' claims are meritless.

Hot Topics

Attorney launches WV investigation into credit card data breach, urges potential victims to make contact

By John Breslin | Oct 18, 2019

MORGANTOWN – A West Virginia attorney has launched an investigation to find out just how many in the state were affected by a giant credit card data breach and what legal moves can be taken, collectively or individually.

Hot Topics

Morrisey hails U.S. Senate support of Affordable Clean Energy rule

By Chris Dickerson | Oct 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey praised the U.S. Senate for rejecting a resolution he says was an attempt to revoke the Trump administration’s Affordable Clean Energy rule.

U.S. Senate confirms Volk to federal district court

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 18, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously voted Wednesday to confirm U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk to fill the position left when U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver moved to senior status last year.

Electrician sues Sam's Club, electrical company for work injury

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — A Virginia man is suing Sam's Club and Shine Electrical Group, alleging they were negligent and caused him severe injuries and damages.

Lawsuit against Allstate for total loss removed to federal court

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 18, 2019

CHARLESTON — A lawsuit filed against Allstate alleging breach of contract has been removed to federal court.

Lawsuits

Man asks court to order removal of gate blocking road to family property

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 18, 2019

CHARLESTON – Eddie McCallister has a partial interest in a property and a need to access it at will: His family members are buried there. McCallister filed a lawsuit against the man and the homeowner association he believes built a locked gate across the road to access it.

Princeton couple alleges Allstate wrongfully declined claim for underinsured motorist coverage

By Carrie Bradon | Oct 18, 2019

PRINCETON – A Princeton couple alleges a claim for underinsured motorist coverage stemming from an auto accident was unlawfully refused by their insurance company.