News from January 2014
Critics assail State of the State address
CHARLESTON – Critics are calling out West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for what was missing from his annual State of the State address.
Harron says he did nothing wrong
WHEELING – A radiologist at the heart of a legal battle regarding fraudulent claims against CSX Transportation says he and the asbestos lawyers he worked with did nothing wrong.
Capital One accused of using improper methods to collect a debt
WINFIELD -- Capital One is being sued by a West Virginia resident after allegedly engaging in improper debt collection methods.
Portfolio Recovery accused of using improper methods to collect a debt
WINFIELD -- Portfolio Recovery Associates are being sued by a West Virginia resident after allegedly engaging in improper debt collection methods.
THEIR VIEW: W.Va. among states with fewest foreclosures in 2013
By DORWIN J. WOLFE
Morrisey warns consumers about Frontier bill scam
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged consumers on Wednesday to watch out for a scam in which a caller tells consumers they are late on a bill and demands immediate payment.
AMS Servicing sued for debt collection practices
BECKLEY -- A woman is suing after debt collector continues calling her home.
Man sues after subjected to illegal debt collection practices
BECKLEY -- Bayview Loan Servicing and Bank of America are being sued by a West Virginia resident after allegedly engaging in improper debt collection methods.
Weight Watchers sued after woman sustains injury on premises
A Raleigh County resident is suing after allegedly sustaining injuries while at Weight Watchers.
First Premier Bank sued for debt collection practices
WINFIELD -- A woman is suing after a debt collector continues calling her home.
Shady Springs PSD fails to pay settlement agreement, suit claims
BECKLEY -- Justice Holdings seeks to enforce a settlement agreement after the defendant has failed to pay.
Debt collection agency sued for invasion of privacy
WINFIELD -- A woman is suing after receiving harassing phone calls from a debt collector.
Black River Coal sued for payment for provided services
LOGAN -- A company is suing Black River Coal for money owed.
Austin Powder sued by former employee after workplace injury
A man is suing former employer Austin Powder after being injured on the job and later being laid off.
Used car seller sued by customer
FAYETTEVILLE -- A couple is suing a used car seller after experiencing problems with a car purchased there.
Dollar General sued after customer falls outside store
FAYETTEVILLE -- A woman is suing after sustaining injury outside a Dollar General store.
PERSONNEL FILE: Mattingly named partner at Huddleston Bolen
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen has announced that Alexis Mattingly has been named partner in the firm.
AG's office warns of storm-related price gouging
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding West Virginia consumers to watch out for potential price gouging related to appliances in the wake of winter snowstorms and power outages.
PERSONNEL FILE: Former WVMA president joins Robinson & McElwee
CHARLESTON -- Robinson & McElwee has announced that Karen Price has joined the firm’s government relations practice as a legislative and business development liaison.
PERSONNEL FILE: Grigoraci is newest member of Robinson & McElwee
CHARLESTON -- Robinson & McElwee has announced the addition of Mark Grigoraci as the firm’s newest member.