News from September 2015
Justices rule on venue issue in Tough Mudder death case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, in a ruling last week, shot down a plaintiff’s efforts to have a lawsuit filed over her son’s death at a Tough Mudder event in Berkeley County remain in a Marshall County court. The state’s high court, in an opinion issued Sept. 24, granted a petition for writ of prohibition filed by Airsquid Ventures Inc., doing business as Amphibious Medics; Tough Mudder LLC; Peacemaker National Training Center LLC; General Mills Inc. and General Mills
Mercer County couple alleges Chevrolet sold them bad truck
PRINCETON--A Mercer County couple is suing Chevrolet, alleging they were sold a defective truck.
Hunt announces run for state Attorney General
CHARLESTON – Charleston attorney Mark A. Hunt is entering the race for West Virginia Attorney General. Hunt, a former legislator, on Sept. 30 announced his candidacy. He is campaigning on the promise to be a watchdog for West Virginia citizens and small businesses.
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Arneault, others say banks let woman embezzle thousands
NEW CUMBERLAND – A man who helped put West Virginia’s gaming industry on the map has filed a lawsuit claiming two prominent banks allowed a woman to embezzle hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ted Arneault, his brother Patrick Arneault, ORCA Outdoors LLC and Century Energy Management Co. Inc. filed a complaint against Melissa Brnilovich, Barclays Bank PLC dba Barclayscard, PNC Bank, National Association as well as unknown individuals, banking institutions, credit card companies, businesses, corp
Correctional officer claims he was bullied on the job, wrongfully fired
CHARLESTON– A former correctional officer is seeking restitution for alleged violations of the West Virginia Whistle-Blower Law, claiming he was bullied on the job.
Charleston man accuses TP Orthodontics of age discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man is alleging he was fired because of his age and is seeking compensatory damages.
Agency claims medical practice committed Medicaid fraud
CHARLESTON– A West Virginia public agency is seeking compensation from a medical practice that they allege committed fraud.
Discharged security guards seek class action over unpaid wages
CHARLESTON– Two discharged West Virginia security guards are seeking allegedly unpaid wages from their former employers.
Charleston man files suit after alleged assault by Rite Aid security guard
CHARLESTON– A Charleston man is seeking compensation after he was allegedly assaulted in a Rite Aid by a security guard.
Discharged nurse accuses Edgewood Summit of discrimination
CHARLESTON– A discharged Kanawha County nurse claims that she was terminated due to discrimination by her employer.
Executrix of Kanawha woman's estate seeks reimbursement of funds
CHARLESTON – The executrix of a late woman's estate is seeking reimbursement of funds made from the sale of property that was allegedly and rightfully hers.
Anatomy of a lawsuit, and why it can take a while
WHEELING – For any of us unfortunate enough to have to file a civil lawsuit, we know all too well the truth of the familiar refrain “the wheels of justice turn slowly.” Indeed, it can be quite frustrating, and borderline maddening at times, to be embroiled in litigation over a just cause, only to see months and months pass with what seems like no real movement towards resolution.
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Kanawha Co. woman says doctor obtained her records without consent
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman is seeking compensation from a physician who allegedly unlawfully obtained her records without her consent.
Pocahontas Co. lumber company takes another to court for unpaid balance
MARLINTON--A Marlinton lumber company is suing a Pennsylvania lumber business, alleging an unpaid balance.
Summerville man sues over breach of contract after allegedly being fired without notice
CHARLESTON – A Summerville man is suing for breach of contract after allegedly being fired without notice.
Wyoming Co. man says Leonard buildings violated collection code
A Wyoming County man is suing a small buildings manufacturer over the repossession of a playhouse.
Clear Fork residents want state DEP to help fix water issue from abandoned impoundment
PINEVILLE – Nearly 50 Wyoming County residents have asked a judge to issue an order forcing the state Department of Environmental Protection to do something about their drinking water. Forty-six residents of Clear Fork filed their petition for writ of mandamus Sept. 16 in Wyoming Circuit Court against the DEP and Secretary Randy Huffman. In the petition, the petitioners say they live downstream from an abandoned impoundment operated by Eastern Associated Coal LLC.
Ohio couple sues Hutchinson Electric, employee over vehicle collision
WHEELING--An Ohio husband and wife are suing an electrical contracting company and one of its employees, alleging negligence in a vehicle collision in Valley Grove.