News from June 2016
Shopper accuses grocery operators of negligence
WHEELING — A shopper is suing TDJ Wholesale Co. Inc. and Julie & Cara Inc., Save-A-Lot grocery operators, citing alleged failure to warn, negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Transport provider says truck repairs were done incorrectly
WINFIELD — A transport provider is suing Trailer Specialists LLC, a truck repair company, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Supplier seeks money from construction firm
WINFIELD — A supplier is suing Crete Construction and Development LLC, a construction firm, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Landscape supplier says construction firm owes money
WHEELING — A landscape supplier is suing APS Construction & Consulting Inc. and James M. Taylor and Heather A. Taylor, citing alleged breach of contract, failure to pay for purchased products and unjust enrichment.
Woman claims discrimination by radio station manager
WHEELING — A salesperson is suing Forever Media of Ohio LLC and Jerry Hannahs, radio station and general manager, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment and disparate treatment.
Woman accuses contractors of breach of contract
WINFIELD — A woman is suing Anderson Handyman Services LLC and Gregory Anderson, citing alleged breach of contract, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Former Mingo Co. judge Thornsbury scheduled for release 17 months early
CHARLESTON – A former Mingo County judge who was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for corruption seemingly will be released from prison early.
Morrisey, Jenkins offer update on flood relief work
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he has been moved by the kindness and resiliency he has seen from state residents in the past week in the aftermath of deadly flooding.
Husband and wife sue store operator and landowner
PRINCETON — A married couple's lawsuit against Family Dollar Stores of West Virginia and Bobby Franklin, a store operator and landowner, alleges negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Physician says hospital's inaction spurred resignation
LOGAN — A physician is suing Logan General Hospital LLC d/b/a Logan Regional Medical Center, an employer, citing alleged wrongful or constructive discharge.
Man seeks compensation after collision with truck
PRINCETON — A man is suing Sterling Transport Co. Inc., Ryder Leasing Inc. and Eamon Lester Johnlewis, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman says county and public employee at fault in crash
MOUNDSVILLE — A woman is suing the Ohio County Commission and county employee Ian McNally, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, leading to a traffic collision.
Woman says restaurant's floor led to fall
PRINCETON — A customer is suing Macado's Inc. and Macado's of Blumfield LLC, a restaurant operator, citing alleged breach of duty, failure to warn, and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Legal Aid of West Virginia sets up hotline
CHARLESTON – Legal Aid of West Virginia announced it has set up a flood recovery legal help hotline for citizens to consult as they recover from devastating flooding.
Don Blankenship attorneys file appeals brief
CHARLESTON – The attorneys for former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, who is currently serving a one-year sentence in a California federal prison, filed an appeals brief arguing that his conviction should be reversed.
Segal firm names almost 300 companies in each asbestos suit
CHARLESTON – The average number of companies targeted by some of the biggest asbestos firms in their lawsuits is in the triple-figures, according to recent statistics, forcing some, especially those in claims management, to question the strategy of plaintiffs’ lawyers.
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Bank claims breach of contract by borrower
WINFIELD — A commercial bank is suing GL Equities LLC, a limited liability company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Electric motor maker says mining business hasn't paid bills
HUNTINGTON — An electric motor manufacturer is suing Revelation Energy LLC, a mining company, citing alleged unpaid debt.
Homeowner sues town, officials over flooding
CHARLESTON — A homeowner is suing the Town of Chesapeake, Town of Chesapeake Sanitary Board, Damrov Bradshaw, Janet Armentrout and Rocky Hale, municipal officials, citing alleged breach of duty, negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent damages.