News from May 2014
Morrisey warns homeowners to be careful with yard help
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging homeowners to be mindful when selecting a company to help with landscaping, yard work and tree trimming.
WVU Law commencement set for Saturday
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University College of Law will have its 2014 Commencement and Hooding Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in the WVU Creative Arts Center.
Pa. woman blames security firm, attorneys for legal malpractice, negligence
MORGANTOWN - A Pennsylvania woman is suing three attorneys and MB Security for legal malpractice and negligence.
Man's estate blames concrete company for death
HUNTINGTON -- A Cabell County concrete company is being sued over claims their negligence caused a fatal vehicle accident.
Milton says it wants money from Pumpkin Festival
HUNTINGTON -- The city of Milton is suing after it was not reimbursed for services rendered at the annual Pumpkin Festival.
Woman accuses bank of debt harassment
HUNTINGTON -- A West Virginia woman is suing Comenity Bank, claiming harassment.
Woman accuses Kmart of HIPAA violation
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County woman is suing over claims Kmart pharmacy employees violated HIPAA by discussing her medical information in the store.
Timber dispute results in lawsuit
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County man is suing over claims a timber company breached a contract with him for cutting timber.
Doctor caused man's death, complaint states
CHARLESTON -- A local doctor is being sued after allegedly failing to perform a necessary evaluation, which resulted in death.
Former inmate claims he was injured by another
CHARLESTON -- A former Mount Olive inmate is suing after being attacked and injured by another inmate.
Former salesmen say car dealer discriminated against them
CHARLESTON -- A former sales manager and two former sales associates are suing their former employer, alleging they were victims of discrimination.
Bank sues man for overdrawn account
KINGWOOD -- A bank is suing for the overdrawn balance on a customer's account.
Board suggests fines for Kanawha magistrate
CHARLESTON - Kanawha County Magistrate Ward Harshbarger III should be fined for his mishandling of a Domestic Violence Protection order connected to a case that involves Kanawha Prosecutor Mark Plants and his ex-wife, according to a state panel.
Whittaker won't pay reward for missing ring, suit claims
BECKLEY -- Jack Whittaker, who won a then-record $314 million Powerball lottery jackpot in 2002, has been sued for failing to pay a $10,000 reward for a lost ring.
Tire comes off car, woman files suit
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A New Cumberland resident is suing after a tire detached from her vehicle while she was driving.
Woman claims ER doctors to blame for husband's death
WHEELING -- A Ohio County woman is suing over claims her husband's death was caused by the negligence of emergency room doctors.
Delivery man says he was injured on the job
WHEELING -- A Harrison County man is suing over claims he was injured while working as a delivery man for a drilling company.
Business says mine supply company owes $13K
BECKLEY -- A West Virginia business is suing another company, claiming it failed to pay for products purchased.
Wilfong disqualified from hearing cases involving prosecutor's office
CHARLESTON -- Randolph Circuit Judge Jaymie Wilfong has been disqualified from hearing any cases involving the Randolph County Prosecutor’s Office.
Former Justice Spike Maynard dies
CHARLESTON — Former state Supreme Court Justice Elliott “Spike” Maynard has died. He was 71.