News from June 2016
Worker claims he was fired for alleged whistleblowing
CHARLESTON – A Roane County man says he was fired after reporting alleged on-the-job drug and alcohol use among co-workers.
Plaintiff claims motorist negligently collided with his vehicle
FAYETTEVILLE – A motorist is suing over injuries he alleges he suffered when another driver collided with his vehicle.
Patient blames delayed snakebite treatment for disfigurement
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man says he suffered permanent tissue damage from the alleged improper treatment of a snakebite.
Woman sues Webster Co. Board of Education for son’s sexual assault
WEBSTER SPRINGS – A Bergoo woman is suing the Webster County Board of Education after she claims her minor son was sexually assaulted while at a Webster County elementary school.
Man sues Ohio County construction companies for injuries
WHEELING – A man is suing The James White Construction Company and Able Concrete Inc. after he claims he was injured during the course of his employment.
Raleigh Heart Clinic hit with another lawsuit for blood-borne illnesses scare
BECKLEY – Another lawsuit has been filed against Raleigh Heart Clinic due to an increased risk of blood-borne pathogens exposure.
Supreme Court reverses order denying motion to dismiss IRA case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed an order denying a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration in a 2014 lawsuit.
Supreme Court says circuit court erred in granting summary judgment
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that a circuit court erred in granting summary judgment against the landowner in a lawsuit.
Morrisey's office reaches $336K settlement with Avant online lender
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced a $336,000 settlement with Avant, Inc. to resolve allegations the online lender’s business practices violated the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act. The settlement involves allegations related to the marketing, promoting and enabling of 90 unsecured consumer loans from April to August 2014 in West Virginia.
AG's office warns of phone call scam about student taxes
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning students to be careful of scammers posing as the federal government demanding payment for a “Federal Student Tax.” “IRS scams continue to evolve,” Morrisey said in a press release.
Company accuses customer of owing $2K for unpaid merchandise
CHARLESTON – A California-based firm is suing a Charleston business for allegedly failing to pay for over $2,000 worth of goods it obtained from the plaintiff.
Contractor seeks payment for airport construction work
PRINCETON – A Mercer County contractor says the Mercer County Airport Authority Inc. failed to pay for work.
Motorist accused of negligence in multi-vehicle crash
PRINCETON – A Mercer County couple who are the parents of a 13-year-old girl are suing another motorist for damages allegedly stemming from a multi-vehicle car wreck.
Plaintiff claims former employer didn't pay her on time
WHEELING – An Ohio woman is suing her former employer for allegedly not providing her final paycheck within the statutory time frame.
Nationwide seeks repayment of settlement after fire
WHEELING – An insurance company is suing to recover a payout it made to a restaurant after a fire that occurred due the defendant's alleged negligence.
Potomac Edison claims negligent driver caused property damage
KEYSER – A West Virginia utility company is suing over damages to its property that allegedly occurred during a truck crash.
State Supreme Court annuls Welch attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued an annulment of a Welch attorney’s law license.
Food distributor accuses hotel chain of owing unpaid invoices
CHARLESTON – An Illinois food distributor is suing the parent company of a hotel chain operating in West Virginia in a dispute surrounding allegedly unpaid invoices.
Plaintiff claims Prudence Auto Sales sold her a defective Hummer
FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayette County consumer is suing over a car dealer refusing to accept the return of a defective motor vehicle.
Insurer seeks enforcement of ruling against Weirton deli
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Wisconsin insurance firm is suing a Weirton deli owner to collect damages that the plaintiff was awarded by an out-of-state court.