News from June 2016
Putnam couple sues Cabell Huntington Hospital for illegal debt collection
WINFIELD – A Winfield couple is suing Cabell Huntington Hospital after they claim it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act by illegally attempting to collect debt.
Woman sues Ocwen Loan Servicing for breach of settlement agreement
PRINCETON – A woman is suing is suing Ocwen Loan Services for breaching its settlement agreement with her.
Bank seeks to recover damages in alleged default of promissory note
PHILLIPI – A Barbour County bank is suing a business and its new owner to recover a $100,000 promissory note that is allegedly overdue.
Alleged negligence blamed for truck driver’s crash injuries
PRINCETON – A North Carolina man is suing another driver and his employers in connection with an alleged collision on Interstate 77 in Mercer County.
Bluefield claims leaseholder continues to deny access, accrue fines
PRINCETON – A municipality is suing over a commercial leaseholder's alleged refusal to occupy an empty building and pay a fine based on that unoccupied status.
Car issues prompt lemon law allegations
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple is suing auto giant Ford Motor Co. and its dealer, claiming they were knowingly sold a defective vehicle.
Landlord claims deli owes $30K in back rent
GRAFTON – A Taylor County landlord is suing a tenant to recover nearly $30,000 in allegedly unpaid rent.
AGs, trial lawyers unite to abuse power
WASHINGTON – In recent months mainstream media outlets have offered only limited coverage of Orwellian efforts by progressive government officials to outlaw earnest questions about computer predicted climate catastrophes or costly policy proposals aimed at mitigating climate change.
WVU seeks to dismiss whistleblower lawsuit
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University is asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a former procurement officer who alleged he was fired for raising concerns about practices.
Embattled funeral home director files lawsuit over purchase of business
WINFIELD – A Putnam County funeral home facing its own legal issues has filed a lawsuit against another funeral home and some family trusts for “tortuous interference with an advantageous business relationship,” interference with a contract and civil conspiracy.
Worker blames termination on alleged age discrimination
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man is suing his former employer amid allegations he was wrongfully terminated based on his age.
Tenant accuses landlord, maintenance crew of negligence over alleged injury
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman says she was struck by a pipe while leaving her apartment, an accident allegedly caused by negligent maintenance workers.
Former social worker seeks to overturn dismissal
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County woman is suing her former employer in an attempt to reverse her termination.
Plaintiff claims negligence by two defendants resulted in crash
NEW CUMBERLAND – The driver of a motor vehicle is suing for damages allegedly resulting from an automobile crash.
Plaintiff claims recklessness, negligence led to crash injuries
WEST UNION – A Doddridge County woman is suing over injuries she received during a highway crash.
Bus driver's federal lawsuit settled with Kanawha school board
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Board of Education voted to settle a lawsuit involving a former bus driver alleging labor law violations.
The tragic truth about talcum powder finally comes out
WHEELING – Talcum powder is back in the news following a May 2 verdict against Johnson & Johnson, in which it was ordered to pay $55 million to a woman who contracted ovarian cancer after years of her using Johnson’s Baby Powder for feminine hygiene.
It ain't over 'til it's over
Tick, tock.
Plaintiff claims driver followed too closely, caused accident
PRINCETON – A motorist is suing over injuries she received when a driver allegedly crashed into the rear of her vehicle.
School board claims deficient work in construction projectt
NEW CUMBERLAND – A school board is suing six defendants over allegedly unsatisfactory work on a new school construction project that cost $6.85 million.