News from July 2016
W.Va, other states reach agreement in grocery store merger
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and five other states have reached an agreement pertaining to the impending merger of two corporations that individually operate competing grocery store chains – Martin’s and Food Lion – in the state’s eastern Panhandle.
Eastern West Virginia counties top list of local economic investment
MARTINSBURG – Berkeley County topped the list of West Virginia counties receiving the greatest amount of investment in their local economies, as revealed by financial technology company SmartAsset’s recently completed second annual study on the issue.
Certified nursing assistant claims retaliatory termination
WHEELING — A certified nursing assistant is suing Good Shepherd Nursing Home LLC, a former employer, citing alleged wrongful termination.
Ohio company claims unjust enrichment
BECKLEY — An Ohio corporation is suing Orchard Coal Company and Regan & Sierra Management LLC, citing alleged unjust enrichment.
Woman blames driver for rear-end collision
POINT PLEASANT — A woman is suing fellow motorist Jesse Reynolds, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Man says insurance providers breached contract
BECKLEY — A homeowner is suing Erie Insurance Property & Casualty and Pat Reed Insurance Inc., insurance providers, citing alleged breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.
Man claims wet floor in store led to head injury
PHILIPPI — A customer is suing Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia Inc., a retail store operator, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Three lawsuits accuse Lincoln County Sheriff of negligence
CHARLESTON – Three lawsuits were filed against Lincoln County Sheriff Ken Farley after the plaintiffs claim he was negligent in allowing a deputy to obtain information under false pretenses.
Lawsuit alleging injury at Chief Logan State Park transferred to Logan County
LOGAN – A lawsuit alleging injuries at Chief Logan State Park originally filed in Kanawha Circuit Court has been transferred to Logan Circuit Court.
WVU Board of Governors says Jacobs Facilities didn't honor warranty
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University Board of Governors is suing Jacobs Facilities Inc. after it claims the corporation breached its contract by failing to honor warranty.
Reynolds would continue Morrisey's EPA, bathroom directive fights
MORGANTOWN – The Democratic candidate for West Virginia Attorney General says he would continue Patrick Morrisey’s fight against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Marshall University outreach programs get boost from feds
WASHINGTON – Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia has been awarded $544,320 in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Talent Search Program.
WVU law school joins Leadership Council on Legal Diversity to create opportunity
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law recently joined the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, a national organization dedicated to creating opportunities for minority law students.
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia elects new president
CHARLESTON – Jill Cranston Rice has been elected president of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia.
Never ever give up
As Scarlett O'Hara observed at the close of Gone With the Wind, “Tomorrow is another day!” The same sentiment applies to a week, a month, and a year.
Woman says doctor was negligent in hysterectomy
HUNTINGTON — A woman is suing the federal government, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Automotive service providers claim defamation
BECKLEY — Automotive service providers are suing First Community Bank and First Community Bancshares Inc., joint venture companies, citing alleged negligence, defamation and slander.
Customer says warranty plan provider breached contract
BECKLEY — A customer is suing Homesure Services Inc., a warranty plan provider, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman says mortgage lender breached contract
FAYETTEVILLE — A consumer is suing Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company, a mortgage lender, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman says debt collector filed wrong information
HUNTINGTON — A consumer has filed a complaint against Synchrony Bank, f/k/a GE Capital Retail Bank, a debt collector, citing alleged fraudulent filing of information returns.