News from August 2016
Morrisey sues used car dealership for consumer credit violations
HUNTINGTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a lawsuit in Cabell Circuit Court against a used car dealership he claims violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
Justices to hear Wells' county clerk appeal on Sept. 7
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a former Kanawha County lawmaker’s appeal as he tries to run as an independent for county clerk.
Capito to host four Academy Days for students seeking nominations to nation's service academies
CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito will be on hand to support four upcoming Academy Days, giving nominations to students looking to attend a service academy.
Marshall has no law school or pre-law major, but does have a pre-law adviser
HUNTINGTON — Marshall University has no pre-law major curriculum or law school at its campus for college students interested in law, but it does have a pre-law adviser.
Two parties accuse energy company of unlawful deduction
MOUNDSVILLE — Two parties are suing Chevron USA Inc., an energy company, citing alleged unlawful deduction.
Insurance holding company blames two insurers for alleged failure to settle excess claim
WHEELING — An insurance holding company is suing two insurers – Zurich American Insurance Company and American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company – citing alleged breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing.
Borrower blames bank for erratic loan handling
MOUNDSVILLE — A borrower is suing Wells Fargo Bank NA, alleging breach of contract and bad faith.
Motorist claims trucker failed to drive safely
WHEELING — A motorist is suing Anthony E. DeMarco, Giant Eagle Inc., Talon Logistics Inc., Farm Credit Leasing Services and John Doe, alleging negligence that led to his injuries in a vehicle collision.
Widow says nursing home responsible for death
WINFIELD — A widow is suing 590 North Poplar Fork Road Operations LLC d/b/a Teays Valley Center and Genesis Healthcare LLC in a wrongful death claim alleging negligence in nursing home care.
Frontier calls Citynet ‘disgruntled competitor’ in motion to dismiss
CHARLESTON – Frontier is calling Citynet’s lawsuit against it for internet issues a six-year vendetta against it by a “disgruntled competitor.”
Woman says Marshall denied her degree because of sexual orientation
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Marshall University Board of Governors after she claims it denied issuing her degree based on her sexual orientation.
Bank of America sues Putnam Co. attorney for nearly $30,000
WINFIELD – Bank of America is suing attorney Frank M. Armada after it claims he owes nearly $30,000.
Woman says Wheeling Jesuit professor wouldn't accommodate her learning disability
Woman sues Wheeling Jesuit University for professor who refused to accommodate a learning disability WHEELING – A woman is suing Wheeling Jesuit University after she claims a professor refused to follow learning disability accommodations and would yell at her.
Statoil sues Ohio County Commission for tax errors
WHEELING – Statoil USA Onshore Properties Inc. is suing the Ohio County Commission after it claims tax errors were made and the commission refused an application of the principle of exoneration.
Woman says surgical mishap caused injuries
SUMMERSVILLE – A woman is suing the City of Summersville after she claims a surgeon at Summersville Regional Medical Center caused her injuries.
Couple sues Summersville RMC, physician for surgical mistake
SUMMERSVILLE – A couple is suing the City of Summersville after they claim a physician made a mistake during surgery and caused damages.
What if it were illegal to choose where you shop, exercise, or worship?
Do you shop at Foodland, Save-A-Lot, Kroger, Walmart or some other chain?
Sending our kids off to college helps keep them here at home
CHARLESTON – Over the past few weeks, families across the state hugged their children goodbye and sent them off to college.
Morrisey’s office touts transparency
Dear Editor: Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has made great strides in instituting ethical, good-government policies on the state’s hiring of private lawyers for litigation, and he has worked to limit the amount of settlement dollars paid to these lawyers.
Morrisey critical of Reynolds' business relationship with Charleston Newspapers
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has gone on the offensive, criticizing Democratic challenger Doug Reynolds’ business relationship with the state’s largest newspaper.