News from February 2016
Foodfair denies blame in defective M&M lawsuit
WAYNE – Foodfair Inc. filed an answer to the plaintiff’s complaint in a lawsuit against it and Mars Chocolate North America LLC alleging an object was in a bag of peanut M&Ms that caused the plaintiff to break a tooth. In its answer, Foodfair stated that there has been no proof whatsoever that it sold the alleged defective product in the case and/or caused the object at issue to be in Sue Osborne’s food, however, if the M&Ms at issue were sold by Foodfair, it was merchantable and fit for the int
Webb Law Centre unveils mobile law office
CHARLESTON – The Webb Law Centre has unveiled its new mobile law office, which is the first of its kind in the state. Charles R. “Rusty” Webb said he was looking for a novel way to advertise and also visit potential clients when he came up with the idea.
Anonymous Cabell residents sue St. Mary’s for invasion of privacy
HUNTINGTON – Two individuals are suing St. Mary’s Medical Center anonymously, claiming the hospital invaded their privacy and negligently released their personal and protected health information. In November, Jane Roe experienced serious health issues resulting in her admission to St. Mary’s and, at various times during her treatment, she required the use of a ventilator and, as a result, she could not communicate with the defendant and its agents and employees, according to a complaint filed Fe
Judge says he'll rule soon on Benjamin financing case
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge says he will rule soon in a case over the $525,000 in campaign finance money awarded to state Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin. Beth Walker, one of Benjamin’s opponents, filed a lawsuit saying Benjamin didn’t meet all of the requirements to receive the money. In a hearing Friday, Walker attorney Thomas Ryan said Benjamin’s re-election campaign missed deadlines for filing the application for certification and a report of exploratory campaign contribu
Man claims Met Life refused payout on life insurance policy
FAYETTEVILLE -- The son of a deceased woman is suing a national insurance company, alleging the company is refusing to pay life insurance benefits.
HERC Oil & Gas alleges ex-employee isn't entitled to profit-sharing benefit
WEST UNION – A Kentucky company is suing a former employee who lives in West Virginia over an alleged profit-sharing dispute.
Woman claims group owes her money for late husband's property
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington woman claims her late husband's belongings were sold and she has yet to receive payment.
Couple accuse Bailey Coal Mines of causing property damage
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County couple claims a coal company damaged buildings and water supplies on their 97-acre property in Cameron.
Injured shopper accuses Elm Terrace, groundskeeper of negligence
WHEELING – A Martins Ferry, Ohio woman says she slipped and injured herself on icy pavement at a West Virginia shopping center in 2014.
Car wash owner blames West Rentals for spoiled food, lost business
WHEELING – A business owner incarcerated at the Morgantown federal prison is suing West Rentals Inc. in a dispute involving unpaid rent for a storage unit.
Borrower accuses Nationstar Mortgage of harassment
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman says her mortgage company harassed her over a debt she did not owe.
Cleaning company sued for alleged failure to make payments
LOGAN — A publisher of yellow-pages directories is suing a cleaning company, claiming the defendant didn't pay for thousands of dollars worth of advertising.
Cellphone accessory distributor sues over alleged unpaid debt
KINGWOOD — A Pennsylvania firm is suing a cellphone company over $5,000 in merchandise that allegedly wasn't paid for.
City of Weirton sued for alleged fall injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — A man from Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, is suing the City of Weirton for injuries he allegedly sustained at community center.
Man whose wife died sues hospital, doctor
FAYETTEVILLE — An Oak Hill man is suing a hospital and doctor, claiming his late wife's death is due to the defendants' negligence.
Wayne man blames Wal-Mart for injuries from fall
WAYNE – A Wayne man is suing Wal-Mart after he claims he was injured when he fell on its property. On Jan. 30, 2014, Donald Skaggs walked into the restroom at the Wal-Mart in Wayne, when he slipped on the wet floor and fell down, according to a complaint filed Feb. 1 in Wayne Circuit Court.
Mingo Co. woman accuses obstetrician of wrongful termination
LOGAN – A Mingo County woman is suing West Virginia Premier Obstetrics Inc. after she claims she was wrongfully terminated by an obstetrician at the facility.
Baptist Convention says gas company refused to honor agreement
RIPLEY – The West Virginia Baptist Convention is suing Mountaineer Gas Services after it claims the gas company failed to honor its agreements for free and/or reduced-rate gas. Mountaineer Gas Services LLC; Enervest Energy Institutional Fund XII-A LP; Enervest Energy Institutional Fund XII-WIB LP; Enervest Energy Institutional Fund XII-WIC LP; Mountaineer Gas Services Inc.; and Energy Corporation of America Inc. were all named as defendants in the suit.
Man blames Omega Laboratories for false drug test results
CLARKSBURG – A man is suing Omega Laboratories Inc. after he claims it falsely reported his drug test results and caused him to lose his job. Shawn Michael Marsh was employed by Wyoming Casing Services and was subjected to drug testing every three months, according to a complaint filed Jan. 12 in Harrison Circuit Court and removed to federal court on Feb. 12.
Woman sues State Farm for son’s injuries, failing to pay out policy
WINFIELD – A woman is suing State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company after she claims her son was injured in a car accident and the company failed to pay out proper payments under the policies.