News from February 2013
Morgantown officials win case over student-housing project
CLARKSBURG – Morgantown officials might have lacked coordination but did not commit outrageous conduct during a troubled student-housing construction project, a federal judge has ruled.
Woman must stop complaining about noise of Norfolk Southern rail yard
CHARLESTON – A federal judge has entered a settlement that says a Charleston woman will stop calling Norfolk Southern Railway Company to complain about the noise of its rail yard.
Woman says Wells Fargo violated West Virginia code
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Wells Fargo Financial West Virginia Inc. after she claims it violated West Virginia code by continuing to contact her after she was being represented by counsel.
Midland Trail Energy accused of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A former employee is suing Midland Trail Energy for allegedly wrongfully terminating his employment.
FleetOne sues England Enterprises for breach of contract
WINFIELD – FleetOne is suing England Enterprises Inc. after it claims it failed to pay for goods sold and delivered.
Law firm offers sixth annual free Valentine’s Day divorce contest
CHARLESTON – The Webb Law Firm is continuing with its tradition of offering a free divorce on Valentine’s Day for the sixth year.
Property damage case against Chesapeake remanded
WHEELING – A lawsuit alleging Chesapeake Appalachia damaged the property on which it was drilling will be heard in a state court.
Morrisey writes Obama about EPA leadership
CHARLESTON – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has written a letter to President Barack Obama regarding the search for a new person to run the Environmental Protection Agency.
Morrisey unveils ethics plan
State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey speaks at a press conference Feb. 11
Judge dismisses foreclosure fraud complaint against Sovereign Bank
MARTINSBURG – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Charles Town businessman who claimed his business was the subject of a fraudulent foreclosure.
Court ruled man owed Gilmer public service district's court costs
CHARLESTON - The state Supreme Court ruled last year that a magistrate was correct to not only dismiss a Gilmer County man’s breach of contract suit against the county’s public service district, but also order him to pay court costs.
S.C. man says guardian has conflict of interest
CHARLESTON – A South Carolina man is alleging a Kanawha County family law judge has allowed a court-appointed guardian to remain in the case despite a conflict of interest.
Louis Helmburg III is suing others for his foolishness
Mama told me not to come.
Former patient says physician was negligent
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing a physician she claims was negligent in follow-up care after treating her for varicose veins.
General Motors, Thornhill Superstore sued over vehicle
CHARLESTON – A couple are suing General Motors, LLC and Thornhill Superstore, Inc., after they claim the vehicle they purchased was defective.