News from December 2016
Ohio Co. judge accuses Frontier of unfair debt collection
WHEELING – Ohio Circuit Judge David J. Sims has filed a lawsuit against Frontier Communications after he claims it breached its contract with him and attempted to collect debt from him that he did not owe.
Wonder Woman honoree Odell finds inspiration daily
MORGANTOWN – Ashley Hardesty Odell, an attorney at Bowles Rice, clearly loves her home state of West Virginia, and her contributions to the community have certainly not gone unnoticed.
Kanawha Co. woman blames Kentucky Fried Chicken for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing Kentucky Fried Chicken, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
ELIC director: Rent-to-own scams uncovered in wake of flood damage
MORGANTOWN – In the wake of flooding in West Virginia, some families that lost their homes in the devastation are beginning to learn their rent-to-own housing agreements were scams.
Janitorial worker accuses call center operators of sexual abuse
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing call center operators, alleging hostile work environment and sexual abuse.
Customer blames Bigley Foodland Fresh owner for injuries
CHARLESTON — A customer is suing a Kanawha County store operator, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Passenger blames vehicle owner, driver for crash
CHARLESTON — A passenger is suing a vehicle owner and driver, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff's injuries in a crash.
Pennsylvania worker blames coal, gas businesses for injuries
PHILIPPI — A Pennsylvania man is suing coal and gas businesses, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Charles Town Races says sand it bought was contaminated with rocks
MARTINSBURG – PNGI Charles Town Gaming LLC is suing York Building Products Co. Inc. after it claims the sand it purchased was contaminated with rocks.
Elderly, handicapped man blames Wal-Mart for fall, injuries
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia customer is suing Wal-mart, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Frost Brown Todd law firm hires new leader for Charleston office
CHARLESTON — Carte P. Goodwin, who served briefly as U.S. Senator for West Virginia in 2010, has joined the Charleston office of Frost Brown Todd.
West Virginia jumps to No. 13 in construction business rankings
CHARLESTON – State rankings released by the Associated Builders and Contractors has revealed that West Virginia has a strong business environment for construction contractors.
Vehicle owner blames tow truck operators for injuries
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County man is suing Morgantown tow truck operators, alleging assault and battery.
Lawmakers wonder if Morrisey should be more involved in class action
CHARLESTON – Lawmakers are questioning whether West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey should be more involved with the antitrust class action lawsuit involving the asphalt paving West Virginia’s roads costs too much due to a monopoly in the industry.
Attorney General’s Office alleges small-town pharmacy fueled prescription painkiller crisis
MADISON – The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against a small-town pharmacy it alleges fueled the prescription painkiller crisis.
Pregnant Missouri woman says she stepped on dirty needle at Motel 6
CHARLESTON – A Missouri woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she stepped on a dirty hypodermic needle in a Kanawha City motel room when she was pregnant.
Pace Analytical Services sues Upper Kanawha Valley Development Corp. for unjust enrichment
WINFIELD – Pace Analytical Services is suing Upper Kanawha Valley Development Corp. after it claims it failed to pay for work performed and was unjustly enriched at Pace’s expense.
Affliction clothing lawsuit removed to federal court
BECKLEY – A lawsuit against Affliction Holdings for breach of contract has been removed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Man sues Precision Drilling Company for son’s death
WHEELING – A man is suing Precision Drilling Company after he claims it is responsible for the death of his son.
Ohio woman claims doors at Ohio Valley Medical Center caused injuries
WHEELING – A Belmont County, Ohio, couple claims that doors at a Wheeling medical facility caused injuries to the wife.