News from June 2015
State Farm agent alleges breach of contract in assistant’s job move
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County insurance professional is suing a competitor and its principal, alleging liability in a work dispute that he says hurt his business.
Former funeral home worker accuses owners of hostility, sexual harassment
BECKLEY—A Raleigh man filed suit against a funeral home and its owners, claiming liability in a 2015 series of extreme workplace incidents that allegedly violated employment law and left the plaintiff shaken. Brian Snuffer of Oceana filed a lawsuit against Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Homes Inc. (R&Q), David Quesenberry and Michael Quesenberry, all of Beckley, in Raleigh Circuit Court May 29 alleging assault and harassment. According to the filing, the plaintiff was employed by R&Q until he re
Former funeral home worker accuses owners of hostility, sexual harassment
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County man filed suit against a funeral home and its owners, claiming liability in a series of extreme workplace incidents that allegedly violated employment law and left the plaintiff shaken.
Woman says college discriminated against her
MOOREFILED – A woman alleges that she was discriminated against by her employer on several occasions.
Business says another owes nearly $15K
WHEELING – One business alleges that another business failed and refused to pay for good and services totaling a sum of more than $14,000.
Clay woman says Cruze was a lemon
CLAY – A Clay County woman alleges that the General Motors car she bought was defective and she experienced several problems with the vehicle.
Woman claims injury from visit to Oglebay Park
WHEELING – A Pennsylvania woman alleges that she was injured due to hazardous conditions at a Wheeling business.
Landowner blames mine for surface damages
MOUNDSVILLE — Claiming unlawful impairment of his land, buildings and natural resources, a Marshall County property owner filed suit against a Canonsburg, Pa., coal mining company claiming property damage in 2013-2014.
Mine whistleblower alleges wrongful termination
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County mine worker is suing his former employer, alleging wrongful discharge for speaking to state authorities.
Former judge alleges libel, malicious prosecution
PINEVILLE—A former judge is suing a municipal corporation, alleging libel and slander.
State Supreme Court overturns pit bull destruction order
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has overturned an order that was for the destruction of a pit bull that bit a child in 2014. Justice Brent Benjamin authored the majority opinion.
Customer brings grocer to court
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County woman is suing a grocery business, alleging premises liability in a fall that incapacitated her.
State Supreme Court overturns pit bull destruction order
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has overturned an order that was for the destruction of a pit bull that bit a child in 2014.
Couple invokes lemon law in Chevy purchase
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County is suing General Motors, demanding a refund for a vehicle that allegedly demonstrated atypical noises, smells, leaks and malfunctions.
Court says insurers must turn over abandoned policies to state
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling Tuesday, revived more than 60 lawsuits filed by state Treasurer John Perdue against life insurance companies, saying the companies must turn over abandoned policies to the state.
Court says insurers must turn over abandoned policies to state
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling Tuesday, revived more than 60 lawsuits filed by state Treasurer John Perdue against life insurance companies, saying the companies must turn over abandoned policies to the state.
Morrisey running for AG in 2016
CHARLESTON – Patrick Morrisey is seeking another term as West Virginia’s attorney general. Morrisey made the announcement Tuesday during a conference call.
Justices: No error found in construction suit
By KYLA ASBURY CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that no error was found in a lawsuit against Jerry Morrison Construction where the plaintiff was also found to be comparatively negligent. Justice Allen Loughry authored the majority opinion.
Justices: No error found in construction suit
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that no error was found in a lawsuit against Jerry Morrison Construction where the plaintiff was also found to be comparatively negligent.
Contractor alleges client paid only half of bill
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County business is suing a Nicholas County construction company, alleging contract violation.