News from February 2016
Man says R.T. Rogers supervisor forced him to drive truck without seatbelts in snowstorm
HINTON — A man who was injured in a motor vehicle accident while using a company vehicle is suing his employer and doctors alleging violations of state and federal regulations.
Food City owners sued after woman falls in Bluefield store
PRINCETON — A couple is suing the corporation that runs a local grocery chain after the wife allegedly fell and injured herself in one of its stores.
Construction company claims invoice not paid
WINFIELD — A construction company is suing a storage company over allegations of an unpaid bill.
United Industrial Services seeking courts help in collecting alleged debt
PRINCETON—A Virginia corporation is suing an individual business owner, alleging unpaid bills for parts and services purchased.
Former Toyota parts worker sues over firing
WINFIELD — A former employee at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia Inc., is suing the company, alleging unlawful termination and unlawful discrimination and practices.
Man claims ice at apartment complex led to injuries
PRINCETON — A resident of Mercer County is suing the owners/operators of an apartment complex for damages he allegedly incurred when he fell on ice.
Surgeon's actions allegedly led to patient's permanent vision damage
PRINCETON — A patient is suing his surgeon alleging he failed to check his vision, eye pressure and healing progress after surgery, which led to damage to the optic nerve, retina and visual function.
Rental company sues over alleged breach of agreements
PRINCETON — A company based in Salem, Virginia, is suing two companies and two individuals for alleged breach of agreements and damage to personal property.
Morrisey hails federal ruling as gun rights victory
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey hailed a federal appeals court decision as a crucial victory in protecting the rights of gun owners across the state and beyond. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday a district court must adopt a strict standard when it reconsiders the constitutionality of a Maryland weapons ban, which prohibits sale, transfer and possession of certain firearms.
W.Va., other AGs settle with HSBC Mortgage
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a multistate agreement with banking and financial services provider HSBC that will change the company’s servicing standards and provide restitution to affected consumers. The agreement was the result of a joint civil action filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, 49 states and the District of Columbia for misconduct related to their origination and servicing of single-family residential mortgages.
Logan Co. couple accuses insurer of contract breach, negligence
CHARLESTON – A Logan County couple is suing American Modern Home Insurance Company after they claim it breached its contract with them and was negligent.
State moves to invalidate and cancel loan from Capon Valley Bank to Wardensville
MOORFIELD —The state of West Virginia is suing to invalidate an unlawful line of credit issued by Capon Valley Bank to the town of Wardensville.
Man accuses driver of negligence over rear-end crash on U.S. Route 250
MOUNDSVILLE – A Marshall County man is suing a driver who allegedly struck the vehicle in which he was a passenger.
Kentucky grocer moves to enforce judgment against Fayetteville business
FAYETTESVILLE – A grocery store in London, Kentucky wants the court to enforce a 2013 judgment against a Fayetteville company.
Patient claims faulty hip replacement operation
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing the surgeon who performed a hip replacement for alleged mistakes during the operation.
Hair salon lease dispute leaves landlord with unpaid rent
WINFIELD – A Putnam County woman who leased hair salon space to two tenants says they broke the lease agreement by underpaying rent for several months.
Logan podiatrist accused of failing to repay loan
LOGAN – A couple in Mt. Gay claim they loaned a Logan podiatrist and her husband start-up funds for her medical practice, but have never been repaid.
Lawsuit seeks repayment of equipment bought under credit agreement
KINGWOOD – A Webster County company is suing Mountain Top Logging and its owner to collect an alleged unpaid debt.
Insurer accuses Laurita Excavating of liability in collision case
WEST UNION – An insurance company representing Shane Transport is suing three other entities over a 2014 vehicle collision.
Terminated employee brings age discrimination case against Assured Partners
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman says she was unlawfully fired after Assured Partners acquired her employer, Commercial Insurance Services.