News from April 2016
Trucking firm files suit against customer over alleged unpaid bill
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Pennsylvania trucking company says a customer owes nearly $20,000 for freight services.
Injured shopper accuses retail giant of negligence
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says the slip-and-fall injuries he allegedly suffered at a store in Charleston left him permanently injured.
Homeowners accuse bank of breach of mortgage contract
LOGAN – A Logan County couple's lawsuit against their bank seeks to block foreclosure after a layoff.
Motorist blames sheriff’s department for injuries from high-speed chase
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman and her husband are suing the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department for allegedly causing an accident in which the woman was seriously injured.
Company petitions to transfer alleged wage fraud case to federal court
CHARLESTON – A company accused of wage fraud by an employee wants to move the case from Wood Circuit Court to federal court.
Morgantown businessman says City Council didn't follow rules
MORGANTOWN – A Morgantown businessman has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state against Morgantown City Council after he claims it failed to follow rules in filling a seat on the Morgantown Planning Commission.
Preston Co. woman blames M&A WV Ridge for son’s injuries at party
MORGANTOWN – A Preston County woman is suing M&A WV Ridge JV LP after she claims her minor son sustained injuries because of a party on its property.
Pa. man says defective RJ Repco product resulted in amputation
MORGANTOWN – A Brownsville, Pa., man is suing RJ Repco Inc. after he claims he suffered a traumatic amputation due to a defective product. On Dec. 12, 2014, Ronald K.
Charleston man blames Lafta General Services for son’s death
CHARLESTON – A Charleston man is suing Lafta General Services Inc. for the death of his son.
WVU student sues another student over alleged January assault
MORGANTOWN – A Lewis County woman and student at West Virginia University is suing another student she claims assaulted her.
Benjamin running his own race, letting his record speak for itself
CHARLESTON – A dozen years after his first campaign for the state Supreme Court, Brent Benjamin says a lot of things are different this year on the campaign trail.
Supreme Court issues opinions in Benjamin, Wooton campaign cases
CHARLESTON – A month after hearing the cases and issuing orders, the state Supreme Court opinions in the public campaign finance cases were released.
Environmental groups sue DEP secretary for water pollution
CLARKSBURG – Three environmental groups are suing the Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection for violating provisions of the Clean Water Act. Randy C.
Judge denies motion to dismiss in Berkeley Medical Center malpractice lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – District Judge Gina Groh has denied a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit involving Berkeley Medical Center and alleged malpractice during the birth of a child.
Trial set in lawsuit against Blue Ridge Manor Apartments for injuries
WHEELING – The trial date has been set in a lawsuit against Blue Ridge Manor Apartments alleging injuries.
Woman sues Ohio County Assessor candidate for breach of contract
WHEELING – A woman is suing a candidate for Ohio County Assessor after she claims the woman failed to pay rent owed. On Aug. 10, April Luv signed a lease with Ann Ream for the occupancy of 35 Clinton Drive in Triadelphia, according to a complaint filed on Nov. 18 in Ohio Magistrate Court and then removed to Ohio Circuit Court on April 13.
Attorney General announces Money Smart Week events for the Metro Valley
CHARLESTON – The Attorney General’s Office has announced Money Smart Week events to help educate consumers on financial literacy.
AmerisourceBergen asks judge to deny request to unseal records
MADISON – AmerisourceBergen has filed a court document asking Circuit Judge William Thompson to deny a request made by the Charleston Gazette-Mail to unseal court records.
Customer blames store’s landlord for alleged trip-and-fall injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County woman is suing the owner of retail property where she claims she tripped on a handicapped ramp and suffered serious injuries.
Builder sues gas station owner for allegedly failing to pay construction costs
KEYSER – A North Carolina builder is suing to enforce a mechanic’s lien against a client they claim still owes for a gas station they built last year.