News from February 2014
Creditor accused of improper debt collection methods
WINFIELD -- Penn Credit is being sued by a West Virginia resident after allegedly engaging in improper debt collection methods.
Hospital blamed for woman contracting strep
WHEELING -- A woman is suing after contracting an infection in a hospital.
Putnam man claims Discover used illegal collection practices
WINFIELD -- A man is suing Discover for alleged illegal debt collection attempts.
Bulldozer transaction results in lawsuit
SUMMERSVILLE -- A company is suing after a customer fails to pay full price for a bulldozer transaction.
Charleston attorney again offers free divorce for Valentine's Day
CHARLESTON -- In what has become a tradition, the Webb Law Firm is giving away a free divorce for Valentine's Day.
PERSONNEL FILE: Martin & Seibert attorney admitted to Va. Bar
MARTINSBURG -- Attorney Jason S. Murphy was admitted into the Commonwealth of Virginia on Dec. 4, 2013 by the Virginia Supreme Court during a Bar Admission Ceremony at the Richmond Convention Center.
PERSONNEL FILE: Dinsmore partners honored for leadership
CHARLESTON -- Two Partners from Dinsmore & Shohl’s Charleston office have been honored for their leadership initiatives.
More lawsuits filed against W.Va. American Water
WINFIELD -- Nearly 20 water contamination lawsuits now have been filed exclusively listing West Virginia American Water Company as the defendant.
Former employee says Waste Management discriminated against him
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing a former employer, claiming discrimination due to age and disability.
Man says he didn't receive proper commission
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County man is suing a former employer, claiming he was denied payment of commissions earned.
Couple accuses doctor of malpractice
CHARLESTON -- A Kanawha County couple is suing over claims the wife sustained injuries after receiving negligent care while in a West Virginia hospital.
Landlord says Camelot Photography didn't pay lease
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County business faces suit after allegedly breaching terms of a lease.
St. Mary's hit with medical malpractice suit
HUNTINGTON -- A local healthcare provider faces suit after allegedly providing inadequate medical care, resulting in death.
Estate of Putnam teen hit by train files wrongful death suit
WINFIELD -- The estate of a Putnam County teenager who was struck and killed while walking home on railroad tracks after school has sued CSX Transportation, the City of Hurricane and the Putnam County Board of Education.
Woman files suit after fall at Dollar Tree
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County resident is suing after allegedly sustaining injuries while at a local Dollar Tree.
Woman says she wasn't paid wages by former employer
CHARLESTON -- A former employee is suing after her employer failed to pay wages.
Psychologist sues state board of examiners after probation
CHARLESTON -- A psychologist is suing after state board of examiners imposes unfair probation.
Woman says flooring adhesive caused respiratory problems
CHARLESTON -- A woman is suing after developing respiratory problems from a toxic adhesive in flooring.
Chiles, Nibert appointed to open judgeships
CHARLESTON -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has named two attorneys to open judgeships in western West Virginia.
Couple says company caused damage to their home
CHARLESTON -- A couple is suing after they allege a home improvement company caused damage to their property.