News from July 2016
AG's office announces savings created by disability fraud unit
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office says its new partnership with the Social Security Administration has generated $1.2 million in projected savings for the state and federal governments in its six months of operation.
West Virginia settles in for long-term flood recovery
MORGANTOWN – The raging flood waters of a month ago have long since retreated and hundreds of tons of debris have been collected and hauled away, but in some ways the arduous and expensive recovery is just beginning.
Wayne Co. golf course operators accused of not paying note
WAYNE — A commercial bank is suing The Silo Golf Course LLC and Mark B. Pinson, golf course operators, citing alleged breach of contract.
Car manufacturer, dealer accused of warranty breach
PINEVILLE — Two Wyoming County residents are suing General Motors LLC and Beckley Buick-GMC Auto Mall Inc., a car manufacturer and dealer, citing alleged breach of warranty.
Three consumers allege predatory lending practices
NEW CUMBERLAND — Three consumers are suing Countrywide Home Loans Inc., D. J. Harda Corp., Douglas J. Harda, Bank of America NA and Sterus Inc., citing alleged loan servicing abuse.
Leasehold owner accuses working interest owners of breach of contract
WEST UNION — A leasehold owner is suing Atlas Enameling Company, New Cornelia Extension Copper Corp., United Exploration Company et. al., working interest owners, citing alleged breach of contract.
Beckley resident accuses General Motors LLC of breach of warranty
BECKLEY — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against General Motors LLC, a car manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranty.
Woman blames trucking company for injuries
WHEELING — A woman is suing Murray Trucking Inc., a trucking company, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Consumer sues debt collector over alleged law violation
WAYNE — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Resurgent Capital Services LP, a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful collection practices.
Wrongful death claim alleges negligence at hospital
BECKLEY — A personal representative of a deceased woman's estate is suing Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Beckey Appalachian Regional Hospital, and hospital administrator Rocco Massey in a wrongful death suit alleging negligence in hospital care.
Laboratory company seeks payment for services
WINFIELD — A laboratory company has filed a class-action lawsuit against Trinity Coal Corporation and Frasure Creek Mining LLC, a coal mining company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Driver, insurer sued after truck allegedly goes off road and causes damage
BECKLEY — Four vehicle owners, one of whom is a property owner, are suing Charles D. Thompson and Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, a truck operator and his insurer, alleging insufficient measures taken to prevent damages and failure to pay claims.
Insurer must defend drug distributor in W.Va. case, Seventh Circuit rules
CHICAGO – An insurance company has to defend a drug distributor accused of contributing to southern West Virginia’s “prescription drug epidemic,” according to a federal appeals court.
Humphreys firm appeals bankruptcy court remand, seeks stay
CHARLESTON – A prominent Charleston law firm has appealed a recent federal bankruptcy court ruling that remanded part of a case against him and his firm back to Kanawha County.
Beckley attorney accused of embezzlement arrested again
BECKLEY – Beckley attorney Richard E. Hardison Jr. has been arrested again, this time facing additional charges for using a client’s settlement money to pay his bond.
Hardison is already facing drug and embezzlement charges.
Hiring rate beats national average for WVU College of Law grads in 2015
MORGANTOWN – Students at the West Virginia University School of Law were largely successful in finding employment after graduation in 2015, and they've topped the national average, according to figures from the American Bar Association.
AG's office announces weekend mobile office visits to flood areas of Clay, Kanawha counties
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's mobile office will visit flood-damaged areas of Clay and Kanawha counties this weekend.
Woman sues Girl Scout Council for wrongful termination
PARKERSBURG – A former employee is suing Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council Inc. after she claims she was wrongfully terminated for reporting theft.
Two lawsuits filed against CAMC for age discrimination, wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against Charleston Area Medical Center after the plaintiffs claim the hospital discriminated against them based on their ages and then wrongfully terminated their employments.
98 individuals say Alpha Natural Resources contaminated their water
WELCH – Ninety-eight individuals are suing Alpha Natural Resources Services LLC after they claim it contaminated their water with inorganic trace elements.