News from 2015
Woman accuses Dutch Miller Kia of selling defective vehicle
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing Dutch Miller Kia after she claims it failed to conform a vehicle to its warranties. DM Motor Inc. is doing business as Dutch Miller Kia.
Woman claims AT&T didn't pay her full final wages after termination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing AT&T Mobility after she claims it terminated her employment and failed to pay her final wages in full. Rick Bowenger and Gregory Mathers were also named as defendants in the suit. Gayle Ballard was hired as a trainer on June 12, 2014, and her job was to train new employees at different AT&T locations, according to a complaint first filed June 1 in Kanawha Circuit Court and removed to federal court on Oct. 22 Ballard claims during the course of her employment, she
Man blames HCR ManorCare for mother's death
CLARKSBURG - A man is suing HCR ManorCare LLC after he claims it is responsible for his mother's injuries and death. HCR ManorCare Inc.; HCRMC Operations LLC; HCR ManorCare Heartland LLC; Manor Care Inc.; HCR Healthcare LLC; HCR Manor Care Services Inc.; Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America LLC; Heartland Employment Services LLC; Heartland of Clarksburg WV LLC; HCR ManorCare West Virginia Properties LLC; Stacey Welman; John Does 1 through 10; and Unidentified Entities 1 through 10,
Yeager Airport, others hit with four more lawsuits over March landslide
CHARLESTON – Four more lawsuits have been filed against Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority for the landslide that occurred in March and caused damages. Cast & Baker Corporation and Triad Engineering Inc. were also named as defendants in the suit. In 2005, the airport authority began the project to extend the Yeager Airport runways, construct a safety barrier at the end of the runways and build and construct all appurtenances, drainage facilities and earthen fills for the extensio
Capito, Manchin vote to block ‘overreaching’ EPA ‘Waters’ rule
WASHINGTON – West Virginia’s Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin were among those U.S. senators who, on Tuesday, voted in favor of a measure that would effectively kill the Environmental Protection Agency’s new “Waters of the United States” rule.
Putnam judge says truancy program works because it handles cases differently
WINFIELD – Putnam County has found success in preventing truancy among school children after introducing a program in 2009 that changed how they handled such cases.
Conspiracy alleged in man's asbestos-related death
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County woman is blaming more than 50 companies for the asbestos-related death of her brother.
Wyoming Co. man blames mining companies for lung disease
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple is suing several mining companies, alleging they are to blame for the husband's lung disease.
Family of teen killed by Trooper sues State Police
CHARLESTON – The family of an 18-year-old shot and killed by a State Trooper is suing the office and the West Virginia State Police for their son's death. Michele L. Hill and Robert E. Hill Jr. and their deceased son, Timothy Hill, lived in the same neighborhood as Senior Trooper B.D. Gillespie, near Kegley and, during the years prior to the homicide, Gillespie had taken a particular interest in Timothy Hill's behavior, according to a complaint filed Nov. 3 in Kanawha Circuit Court.
AG accuses Roger's Home Improvement of consumer credit violations
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against Roger's Home Improvement for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, as well as other state and federal laws. Roger's Province is doing business as Roger's Home Improvement; Roger Province Home Improvement; Rogerson Home; Hand Man Service; Roger's House Doctor; Roger's Construction; Seal Right Waterproofing; Forever Dry; Forever Dry Waterproofing; and We Do It All. Since at least 20
Another suit filed against former Charleston attorney for malpractice
CHARLESTON - Another lawsuit has been filed against former Charleston attorney R. Michael Martin for legal malpractice. Liberty Insurance Underwriters Inc. was also named as a defendant in the suit.
Janssen says Mylan infringed on Complera patents
CLARKSBURG - Janssen Pharmaceutica has filed a lawsuit against Mylan Pharmaceuticals, claiming patent infringement. On Sept. 23 2014, the U.S.
WVU wants to dismiss former professor's termination lawsuit
CLARKSBURG – West Virginia University has filed a motion to dismiss in a termination lawsuit alleging failure to state a claim. Dismissal is warranted because plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted and because she has also failed to avail herself of the exclusive remedy available to her, according to the motion filed in the U.S.
Raleigh Co. man accuses care center of malpractice in grandmother's death
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing a care administrator and her practices, alleging negligence and malpractice in the treatment of his grandmother..
Morrisey leads 23-state suit against EPA limits on new coal-fired power plants
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday said he is leading a 23-state federal lawsuit seeking to eliminate the U.S. EPA's new standards that would prohibit the construction of new coal-fired power plants.
Couple says mortgage companies guilty of predatory lending scheme
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County couple is suing a local bank and its national affiliates for charges surrounding an alleged predatory lending scheme.
Fayette Co. man accuses Little Caesars of wrongful termination
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County man has sued his former employer over allegations of unlawful termination.
Mingo parents claim children were sexually abused by classmates
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against the Mingo County Board of Education after parents claim their children were sexually abused by male classmates. The West Virginia Board of Education, Melissa Webb, Hester Keatley and Melvin Cunningham were also named as defendants in the suit. S.P., a minor, through her mother R.
Woman sues town, breweries after drunk driver causes wreck
PRINCETON – A woman is suing the Town of Bramwell and several breweries after she claims she was injured after an intoxicated patron crashed into her. Antietam Brewery, Bramwell Oktoberfest Inc., Breckenridge Brewery LLC, Bridge Brews Works LLC, Blackwater Brewing Co., Charleston Brewing Company LLC, Chestnut Brew Works LLC, Foothills Brewery, Lost River Brewing Company, Mendocino Wine Group LLC, Morgantown Brewing Co., North End Tavern Inc., Pinnacle Brewery LP, Sunken City and Robert Absten,
Matewan students claim teacher/coach sexually abused them
CHARLESTON – Two students are suing the Mingo County Board of Education after they claim they were sexually abused by a teacher and athletic coach. The West Virginia Board of Education and two unknown and unnamed employees of the board were also named as defendants in the suit. M.H.