News from April 2014
AG's office reaches $1.2M settlement in auto title lender case
MARTINSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently announced that his office has reached a $1.2 million settlement with Fast Auto Loans Inc. and Virginia Auto Loans Inc.
Woman says credit union harassed her over debt
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County woman is suing a credit union, claiming harassment.
Couple accuses Discover Bank of harassment
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County couple is suing a bank, claiming harassment.
Morrisey warns of 'profiling' phone calls
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has warned West Virginians to be aware of a unique scam that is “profiling” consumers to later set them up for future scams.
Tenant accuses housing authority of negligence
CHARLESTON -- An apartment tenant is suing after slipping and falling, resulting in injury.
Waste Management says engineering, construction firm owes money
RIPLEY -- A West Virginia company is suing, alleging nonpayment.
Comdata says ambulance service owes money
ROMNEY -- A business is suing, alleging Lambert's Ambulance Service has failed to repay a balance due.
Man says workers' comp claim led to firing
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing over claims his employment was terminated in retaliation of his application for worker's compensation.
Doctor, clinic hit again with sexual harassment suit
BECKLEY -- A Greenbrier County woman is suing over claims she was sexually harassed by her doctor.
Law firm let statute of limitations expire, woman claims
KINGWOOD -- A Preston County woman is suing over claims her lawyer in a personal injury case failed to properly represent her.
Estate says woman, bank defrauded elderly man
WHEELING -- A West Virginia woman is suing over claims her cousin was a victim of fraud shortly before his death.
Woman says she contracted strep in Wheeling Hospital
WHEELING -- An Ohio County woman is suing over claims she contracted strep while in the hospital.
Mine fatality results in lawsuit
PINEVILLE -- A West Virginia woman is suing after her husband was killed on the job in an underground mine.
Man says son was injured at Quick Check
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is suing over claims his son was injured on the premises of a store.
Woman says she was fired after making sexual discrimination claim
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County woman is suing over claims her employment was terminated after she complained of sexual discrimination.
Another class action filed in water saga
CHARLESTON -- Another potential class action has been filed in the wake of January's chemical spill that contaminated the drinking water of more than 300,000 West Virginians.
Temp worker files suit after injury
CHARLESTON -- A temporary worker is suing the company he was working for as labor after he was injured in a fall.
Truck driver says he was fired for voicing shift concerns
CHARLESTON -- A truck driver is suing his employer after being fired after voicing concern over the long driving shifts.
Supreme Court to hear cases in front of Boone Co. students
MADISON -- More than 400 Boone County high school students will have the opportunity to see the state Supreme Court in person when the Justices hear arguments in three cases Monday at the Boone County Courthouse in Madison.
Mine worker says he was laid off without reason
CHARLESTON -- A coalmine employee is suing his employer after being laid off without a reason.