News from January 2014
Inmate says state correction officer beat him
HUNTINGTON -- An inmate is suing various correctional officers claiming he was beaten by them while in custody.
Oceana says apartment complex hasn't paid garbage fees
PINEVILLE -- The Town of Oceana is suing for violation of a city ordinance.
U.Va. doctors group accused of improper collection
BECKLEY -- University of Virginia Physicians Group is being sued by a West Virginia resident after allegedly engaging in improper debt collection methods.
False Claims Act debate riles Judiciary chair, business rep
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday heard more than 90 minutes of testimony and question-and-answer from a group funded and run by successful whistleblowers and law firms, which led to snippy exchanges between a business group and Judiciary Chairman Tim Manchin.
W.Va. DOT blamed for fatal one-car accident
BECKLEY -- Two Lester residents are blaming the state after a fatal, one-car motor vehicle accident.
Cabell residents taken to court over retirement benefits
HUNTINGTON -- An employer has sued two Cabell County residents seeking to settle competing claims to retirement benefits.
Woman says BB&T appraisal was fraudulent
SUMMERSVILLE -- A Nicholas County woman is suing after a fraudulent appraisal of her home's value was conducted.
Man says his Chevy truck was a lemon
PINEVILLE -- A man is suing after the warranty on his new truck failed to repair the vehicle.
Woman says Winans didn't pay her overtime
PARKERSBURG -- A woman claims her former employer failed to pay her overtime.
Company wants discrimination suit moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A Charleston company has asked for a lawsuit against it to be removed to federal court.
Company wants paid for work done at coal mine
MADISON -- A company is suing, seeking payment for services rendered at a coal mining site.
PERSONNEL FILE: Thomas named managing partner in Dinsmore's Morgantown office
MORGANTOWN – Dinsmore & Shohl has announced that David M. Thomas has been named managing partner of the firm’s Morgantown office.
THEIR VIEW: Battling water protection bills
By HOPPY KERCHEVAL
Poor penniless Ray Harron and his wealthy wife
“Duh, gee, judge, I’m sorry, but I ain’t got no assets, so I guess there’s no point in holding me liable for nothing, since I can’t pay it anyhow.
Breaking down Freedom Industries' bankruptcy
CHARLESTON – A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that the company behind the chemical leak that left more than 300,000 West Virginians with tainted water can continue to operate and get some temporary financial relief.
Pike Electric says Justice Mining owes more than $400K
BECKLEY -- A North Carolina contracting company is suing a mining company for more than $400,000 it allegedly owes.
Two women say Lipitor led to type II diabetes
CLARKSBURG --Two women have filed separate federal lawsuits against Pfizer claiming the drug Lipitor led to other health issues.
Sherwin-Williams says roofing company owes $40,000
WINFIELD -- A paint company is suing a roofing company stating they are owed more than $40,000 for paint and supplies.
Man says military service led to his termination
CLARKSBURG -- A man has filed a federal lawsuit claiming his former employee fired him because of his service as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Industrial manufacturer sues company over bill
BECKLEY -- A manufacturer of industrial equipment and related products is suing another company over an unpaid bill.