News from January 2014
Jackson Co. man sues after losing fingers on the job
RIPLEY -- A Jackson County man is a suing lumber yard after severing the index and middle fingers on his right hand.
Ohio Co. man accuses State Farm of breach
WHEELING -- An Ohio County resident is suing a home insurance company over refusal to reimburse resident after home break-ins.
Raleigh woman sues Capital One over collection methods
BECKLEY -- A woman is suing over improper debt collection efforts by a bank.
Ford accused of improper collection methods
BECKLEY -- Ford Motor Credit is being sued by two West Virginia residents after allegedly engaging in improper debt collection methods.
PERSONNEL FILE: Jenkins Fenstermaker honred by U.S. News
HUNTINGTON -- Jenkins Fenstermaker PLLC has received a First Tier ranking for the Charleston Metro Area in five practice areas by U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in 2014.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Second Amendment case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in a case that challenges the ability of legal gun owners to sell weapons to another person who can legally own firearms.
Morrisey urges Target shoppers to use free credit monitoring
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to enroll for free credit monitoring services if they shopped at Target and fear their personal information was compromised.
Capital One, Ally accused of using improper collection methods
BECKLEY -- Capital One Bank and Ally Financial are being sued by a West Virginia resident after allegedly engaging in improper debt collection methods.
Foodland sued after customer slips on wet floor
FAYETTEVILLE -- A woman is suing after slipping on a wet floor in a supermarket.
Doctor sues medical group for breach of contract, misrepresentation
FAYETTEVILLE -- A doctor is suing a former employer for breach of contract and misrepresentation.
Two suits filed against Wal-Mart for wrongful detainment
CHARLESTON -- Three individuals have sued Wal-Mart and a few of its employees for wrongful detainment.
Kentucky residents sue doctor for malpractice
CHARLESTON -- A Kentucky couple has accused a South Charleston doctor of medical malpractice.
Facing water spill suits, Freedom Industries files for bankruptcy
CHARLESTON -- The company behind the chemical spill that has left more than 300,000 West Virginians without water for days has filed for bankruptcy.
Morrisey warns consumers of water insurance scam
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers Thursday about companies offering to sell insurance to cover sewer line, plumbing and water line repairs.
Doctor accused of neglience relating to Lyrica, sued after patient dies
CHARLESTON -- A local doctor is being sued after his patient died.
Inmate sues state Division of Corrections after beating
CHARLESTON -- An inmate is suing state corrections after he was beaten by other inmates.
The outrage of Obamacare demands more than a letter of protest
The U.S. Congress passed and the U.S. Supreme Court so far has upheld the Affordable Care Act, but West Virginia and the other 49 states don’t have to mindlessly abide by it without challenge.
PERSONNEL FILE: Four attorneys join Spilman
CHARLESTON -- Spilman Thomas & Battle has announced that four new attorneys have joined the law firm, strengthening its corporate and litigation departments.
Woman sues over recalled defibrillator
CHARLESTON -- A Foster woman is suing a medical device company after her heart defibrillator was recalled.
Putnam couple sues under lemon law
CHARLESTON -- A Putnam County couple is suing an automobile manufacturer and a dealer because their vehicle doesn't work.