News from June 2015
SSI temporary restraining order remains after hearing
HUNTINGTON – A hearing was held Friday involving Eric C.
AG's office files complaint against alarm company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday announced his office has filed a complaint alleging a Wisconsin-based business and its manager violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. The complaint, which was filed in Cabell Circuit Court, alleges Trio Alarm LLC and its manager, Tyler Ignatowski, engaged in unfair and deceptive sales practices. “Our office works tirelessly to protect consumers from businesses who violate the West Virginia Consumer C
Morrisey praises USSC ruling on church rights
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement Thursday applauding the unanimous U.S.
Justice remand United Bank fraud case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has remanded a fraud lawsuit against United Bank back to circuit court for further proceedings. The instant action is before the Court upon the appeal of 33 petitioners from a Rule 12(b)(6) order dismissing their second amended complaint filed against United Bank and Stan and Thelma McQuade, who are doing business as McQuade Appraisal Services. The circuit court ruled that the petitioners' claims of fraud in the inducement, negligence, intentional and/or ne
Woman files class action suit against employer
A woman alleges that her employer failed to pay her and other employees through regular channels or during regular time periods.
Woman alleges poor care at nursing home
A West Virginia woman alleges that she received poor care and treatment from Heartland of Beckley.
Woman alleges wrongful termination, mental anguish
A woman alleges that her employer created a hostile work environment where she was threatened on multiple occasions and that she was wrongfully terminated. Lisa Barr alleges that her employer, Miguel Antonio Montejo, subjected her to a hostile work environment and was very offensive.
AG's office files complaint against alarm company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday announced his office has filed a complaint alleging a Wisconsin-based business and its manager violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Morrisey praises USSC ruling on church rights
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement Thursday applauding the unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision saying the First Amendment protects a church’s right to post a sign advertising its services.
Justice remand United Bank fraud case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has remanded a fraud lawsuit against United Bank back to circuit court for further proceedings.
Dirt biker blames CSX, others for injuries
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County couple filed suit against two companies and two individuals claiming liability in a 2013 dirt bike accident on their joint property that allegedly debilitated the husband.
State Farm agent sues over 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.
Woman accuses nursing home of neglect
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County woman is suing a Kanawha County-based long-term care facility, alleging negligence in her mother’s care that she says led to medical complications.
Miner alleges employer broke law following injury
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County miner is suing two mining companies, alleging employment law violation in a workers’ compensation case.
Former judge alleges libel, malicious prosecution
PINEVILLE — A former judge is suing a municipal corporation, alleging libel and slander.
Couple invokes lemon law in Chevy purchase
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County couple is suing General Motors, demanding a refund for a vehicle that allegedly demonstrated atypical noises, smells, leaks and malfunctions.
Customer blames grocer after slip and fall
PINEVILLE — A Wyoming County woman is suing a grocery business, alleging premises liability in a fall that incapacitated her.
Dirt biker blames property owners for injuries
BECKLEY—A Raleigh County couple filed suit against two companies and two individuals claiming liability in a 2013 dirt bike accident on their joint property that allegedly debilitated the husband. Presley A.
Miner alleges employer broke law following injury
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County miner is suing two mining companies, alleging employment law violation in a workers’ compensation case.
Daughter alleges nursing home neglect in mother’s treatment
PINEVILLE—A Wyoming County woman is suing a Kanawha County-based long-term care facility, alleging negligence in her mother’s care that she says led to medical complications.