News from August 2015
Nationwide sues Liberty Transportation over water damage from refrigerator
An insurance company has filed suit over an incorrectly installed refrigerator that caused considerable water damage to an insured party's home. Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance Company filed a lawsuit on Aug. 14 in Ohio County Circuit Court in West Virginia against Liberty Transportation, Inc. for the costs of water damage incurred after a refrigerator was installed incorrectly.
Wheeling woman fired after short-term disability leave sues ex-employer
WHEELING – An employee who took an extended leave of absence on short-term disability has filed suit after she wasn't reinstated upon returning to work.Edna J. Tullius of Wheeling sued former employer Silgan Plastics Corp. on Aug.11 after she was let go upon returning from short-term disability leave.
Putnam Co. man says Hurricane PD violated his civil rights
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County man claims three Hurricane police officers violated his civil rights in a Wal-mart parking lot. William Stanley filed his federal lawsuit Aug. 19 against the City of Hurricane and Hurricane Police Department officers T.W.
Insurance company accuses funeral home of filing false claims
HUNTINGTON – A Putnam County funeral home operator allegedly filed almost $1 million in false insurance claims by claiming more than 100 people were dead, according to a federal lawsuit. Homesteaders Life Company filed its complaint Aug. 19 in U.S. District Court against Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Inc. as well as owners Chad R. Harding and Billie J. Harding. Homesteaders claims the funeral home falsely reported the deaths of 111 people who had signed up for pre-need funeral services a
AG transfers surplus antitrust funds to state's General Revenue Fund
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday announced plans to transfer more than $60,000 of surplus funds from his office’s antitrust activities to the state’s General Revenue Fund. “I’m proud to have a robust Antitrust Division that diligently works to ensure fair competition in our state’s markets,” Morrisey said.
GW counselor says principal, school board spread false info about her
CHARLESTON – A counselor at George Washington High School says the principal has pushed her to retire and spread false information about her. Mary “Kackie” Eller filed her lawsuit Aug. 14 in Kanawha Circuit Court against the Kanawha County Board of Education and GW Principal George Aulenbacher.
Man files another negligence suit against former attorney
CHARLESTON – A man who hired a former attorney to handle an auto accident case for him has sued the lawyer, claiming he allowed the statute of limitations to run out.
Couple sues Preston County, alleging injuries from schoolhouse accident
NEW CUMBERLAND—A Hancock County couple is suing two related Preston County bodies and one or more unknown individuals, alleging personal injuries in a visit to a public site maintained by the defendants.
Army veteran sues Home Depot, alleging disability discrimination
WINFIELD—An Army veteran from Putnam County is suing Home Depot, alleging employment law infringement
Mercer man accuses Arby’s of harassment, retaliatory discharge
PRINCETON—A Mercer County man is suing Arby's and its local manager, alleging retaliatory discharge in his employment period and subsequent firing.
Mercer County law officer sues Mercer Wrecker Service, alleging slander
PRINCETON—A Mercer County deputy sheriff is suing an automotive business and its principal, alleging extreme and outrageous conduct, libel, and slander, which he says damaged his reputation.
Logan company sues welding business, alleging unpaid credit balance
LOGAN -- A Michigan-based company is suing a welding business, alleging full payment from a credit account balance is still unpaid.
Ravenswood business alleges unpaid bill by scrap company
RIPLEY -- A Ravenswood company is suing a scrap business for allegedly hauling away the scrap but not paying for it.
New Cumberland horse owner sues farmer following horse's death
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A horse owner is suing a farm owner after horse exerciser equipment allegedly caused injury to the plaintiff and killed his horse.
Legislative leaders speak at WV CALA's final summer tour stop
BLUEFIELD – West Virginia state Senate President Bill Cole and House Judiciary Chairman John Shott spoke recently at a legal reform group event. West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse members joined small business owners and community leaders in Bluefield to discuss the much-needed legal reforms passed by the West Virginia Legislature this year during WV CALA's final Small Business Summer Tour stop of the year. Cole and Shott spoke about legal reform issues they plan to address during ne
Toledo lender sues Wheeling hardware store, alleging default on loan
WHEELING -- A Toledo, Ohio, company is suing a Wheeling hardware store and its owner for allegedly defaulting on a loan.
Joint Select Committee on Tax Reform to meet Monday
CHARLESTON – The Joint Select Committee on Tax Reform will meet at 1 p.m.
AG's Eastern Panhandle office to help with free credit reports
MARTINSBURG – The West Virginia Attorney General Office’s Consumer Protection Division’s Eastern Panhandle Office has started assisting consumers in obtaining free credit reports every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. Residents can visit the office, located at 269 Aikens Center in Martinsburg, for the assistance. “One of the best ways for consumers to ensure that they have not become an identity theft victim is to run an annual credit check,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said in a statement.
AG's office warns of U.N., government grant scam on Facebook
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging West Virginians to be cautious if they receive a Facebook message from someone claiming to have a United Nations and Government grant available. In this scam, a Facebook user will receive a message from someone that they believe is a Facebook friend.
Former Capital coach accuses Kanawha school board of discrimination
CHARLESTON – Longtime Capital High School boys basketball coach Carl Clark has filed a discrimination suit against the Kanawha County Board of Education. Clark, who has been a coach at the Charleston school since it opened in 1989, filed his complaint earlier this month in Kanawha Circuit Court.