News from May 2015
Poultry company sues Pilgrim's Pride for breach of contract
ELKINS – A poultry company is suing Pilgrim's Pride Corporation after it claims the company breached its contract.
Kroger FMLA suit moved to federal court
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit alleging Kroger violated the Family and Medical Leave Act has been removed to federal court.
Woman accuses Cabell County of discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Cabell County Commission after she claims it discriminated against her because of her gender.
Putnam woman accuses car dealer of odometer fraud
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman has sued a local car dealership for selling her a Lexus with an odometer allegedly rolled back.
Couple says Chevy was a lemon
KINGWOOD – A Reedsville couple has sued General Motors, alleging the car sold to them has been nothing but trouble.
Cabela's blamed for girl's injuries
WHEELING – A girl allegedly injured when a grocery store shelf fell on her, through her guardian, has sued the store for damages.
Former PSD worker alleges disability discrimination
GLENVILLE — A Gilmer County woman filed a lawsuit against a public utility department and three of its officers for alleged unlawful retaliatory discharge in a 2014 issue.
Man sues City of Wheeling for family member's wrongful death
WHEELING - A man is suing the City of Wheeling for the wrongful death of his family member.
Man says MetLife, Petco breached insurance contract
MARTINSBURG – A Berkeley County man is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance and Petco Animal Supplies after he claims the companies breached their contract with his partner.
Man sues loan company for fraud, deception
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Ocwen Loan Servicing after he claims it violated West Virginia code during the course of servicing his mortgage loan.
New State Bar president wants to do good
HUNTINGTON - The new president of the West Virginia State Bar's said lawyers should be doing good in their communities.
Capital High student sues over alleged sexual assault
CHARLESTON – A Capital High School student is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education and the high school's principal after she claims she was sexually assaulted at the school.
AG warns of vacation scams
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be on the lookout for potential scams when making travel arrangements this summer.
Former police officer sues Ceredo for retaliatory discharge
WAYNE – A former police officer is suing the Town of Ceredo after he claims he was retaliated against and wrongfully discharged from his employment.
Ohio Co. couple sues Tunnel Ridge for mining accident injuries
WHEELING – An Ohio County couple is suing Tunnel Ridge LLC after injuries were sustained during a mining accident.
Cheat Lake Marina seeks restraining order against Pa. men
MORGANTOWN – Cheat Lake Marina is suing two Pennsylvania men it claims took possession of its property and caused the marina damages.
Justices: Consumer credit act applies to homeowner's groups
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has ruled the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act applies to a homeowner's association's attempts to collect delinquent assessments.
Group of retailers accuse state Lottery of 'bait-and-switch'
CHARLESTON – More than 30 businesses with video lottery terminals have filed lawsuits against the West Virginia Lottery Commission and an international gaming company for a computer change they claim will make their terminals “worthless.”
Attorney's golf accident lawsuit dismissed
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit against Sugarwood Golf Club after an attorney alleged he was injured while golfing has been dismissed.
Boxing promoter accuses state officials of racketeering
CHARLESTON – A boxing promoter is accusing three West Virginia public officials of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.