News from August 2016
Man seeks compensation for injuries from fall
WINFIELD — A former asbestos removal worker from Ohio is suing Thermal Solutions Inc., Eaves Recycling Inc. and Structures Resources Inc., citing alleged negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman says debt collector violated law
WINFIELD — A woman is suing JP Morgan Chase & Co. a/k/a JP Morgan Chase Bank a/k/a JP Morgan a/k/a Chase Bank a/k/a Chase, a debt collector, citing alleged unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Employer accused of not addressing harassment
HUNTINGTON — Two African-American employees are suing Rent-A-Center Franchising International Inc., an employer, citing alleged hostile work environment and harassment.
Equipment rental firm seeks payment
WEBSTER SPRINGS — A rental equipment provider is suing Versitech Inc., an insulation company, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Man claims eye care while incarcerated was substandard
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Primecare Medical of West Virginia Inc. and optometrist Eric Crowder, citing alleged insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Property owners say handling of fire claim was improper
CHARLESTON — Two property owners are suing Horace Mann Insurance Company, First Response Restoration LLC and insurance adjuster Randall L. Tidd, citing alleged breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
WV CALA questions opponent’s reasoning for challenging right to work law
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse questions whether challenging the recent right to work law is more of a search for justice or an attempt to set public policy through the state’s judicial system.
Morrisey to host substance abuse conference with Ohio attorney general
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will be hosting a substance abuse conference with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with several experts.
Morrisey announces Off to College Consumer Protection Week
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced the office’s third annual Off to College Consumer Protection Week will begin Aug. 15.
Woman claims medical center hasn't provided records
PRINCETON — A woman is suing Health Services of the Virginias Inc., d/b/a Bluefield Regional Medical Center, citing alleged breach of duty.
Car owner sues insurer over hail damage claim
BECKLEY — A policy holder is suing Encompass Insurance Company of America, alleging breach of contract and violation of the Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Woman sues bar after being shot in leg
CHARLESTON — A patron is suing Tayworsky LLC, d/b/a Monkey Barrel Bar, alleging that the bar failed to provide adequate security and that she was shot in the leg.
Man whose son died alleges harassment by debt collectors
CHARLESTON — A man whose son died is suing Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, a debt collector, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress and violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Woman claims improper termination by hospital
CHARLESTON — A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against Highland-Clarksburg Hospital Inc., alleging constructive termination.
Survivor of fiery crash sues multiple parties
CHARLESTON — A man who was a passenger in a van is suing Margaret Ann Easton, administratrix of the estate of Vivien M. Easton, deceased; West Virginia Paving Inc.; Green Acres Contracting Inc.; R.G. Steel Corp.; and John Does 1-12, alleging negligence, strict liability, product liability, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, actual fraud, constructive fraud and joint and several liability in connection with a fiery crash that killed five people.
Huntington attorney Williams stays involved in professional groups
HUNTINGTON – For Huntington attorney Marc E. Williams, serving on the boards of various professional groups is just another part of his job.
Steel of WV continues challenging hospital merger
CHARLESTON – Steel of West Virginia is still challenging Cabell Huntington Hospital’s acquisition of St. Mary’s Medical Center and has filed an appeal in Kanawha Circuit Court.
Morrisey files lawsuit against auto lessor for ‘unscrupulous business practices’
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania automobile leasing company he says claimed it could improve customer credit without being qualified to do so.
Oral arguments set for October in Blankenship appeal
CHARLESTON – Oral arguments have been set for former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship’s appeal of his conviction related to the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster.
Kanawha judge issues injunction against right to work law
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey issued a preliminary injunction, which will block enforcement of West Virginia’s recent right to work law.