News from March 2014
Raleigh Co. woman says bank harassed her
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County woman is suing GE Capital Retail Bank, claiming harassment.
Justices argue use of religion in court arguments
CHARLESTON – The separation of church and state long has been a point of contention in the legal community.
Cabell couple blames water company for property damage
HUNTINGTON -- A couple is suing the West Virginia-American Water Co. for damaging their real estate.
Putnam woman accuses bank of false foreclosure
WINFIELD -- A Putnam County woman is suing over claims her home was falsely foreclosed by the bank.
Temporary restraining order granted in Wheeling construction case
WHEELING - A temporary restraining order has been issued in a lawsuit against VHP Enterprises for unlawfully entering its property.
Mason family wants missing son's Mustang back from State Police
POINT PLEASANT -- A Mason County woman is suing over claims the police have retained custody of a personal vehicle.
Companies locked in dispute over oil, gas rights
MOUNDSVILLE -- A company is suing over disputing claims of ownership to interest in oil and gas on a certain plot of land.
Suits blame landlord for fatal 2012 Charleston fire
CHARLESTON -- Three lawsuits have been filed in connection with a house fire that left nine people, including seven children, dead.
Counsel from Kitzmiller case to speak at Marshall
HUNTINGTON --The co-lead counsel in a high-profile case that drew national headlines will speak next week at Marshall University.
U.S. SC won't hear Spruce Mine case
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court won't hear a case focusing on a West Virginia mine permit and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Employee says DHHR disclosed confidential info
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A Weirton resident is suing, alleging confidential information was wrongfully disclosed.
Woman files slip-and-fall suit against Outback
HUNTINGTON -- A Milton resident is suing after falling and sustaining injuries while in a restaurant.
Rail contractor blamed for vehicle collision
MOOREFIELD -- A Grant county couple is suing after the wife sustained injury in a motor vehicle accident.
N.C. doctor takes malpractice case to federal court
BLUEFIELD -- A North Carolina doctor is removing a West Virginia lawsuit to federal court.
Oil lease case headed to federal court
WHEELING -- Two West Virginia companies want a court case against them moved to the Northern District of West Virginia.
Dollar General wants wrongful termination case in federal court
WHEELING -- A Brooke County court case is being moved to the Northern District of West Virginia by the defendants.
Charleston attorney sentenced for tax evasion
CHARLESTON -- A Charleston attorney was sentenced Monday to two years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution.
Professor says WVU not paying him enough
CHARLESTON -- A West Virginia University Tech professor is suing the school for not compensating him as stated in their contract.
More sexual harassment claims filed against clinic, doctor
CHARLESTON -- Three more women have filed sexual harassment claims against a clinic and one of its physicians.
Man files suit after ambulance worker drops father
CHARLESTON -- A man is suing an ambulance company and two ambulance employees after they allegedly dropped his father in transport, causing injuries.