News from June 2016
Executrix sued for allegations of forgery, probate fraud
HUNTINGTON — The daughter of a deceased man is suing the executrix of the man's estate, citing alleged forgery and probate fraud.
Trucker, wife accuse Enviro-Tank Clean Inc. of negligence
CHARLESTON — A truck driver and his wife are suing Enviro-Tank Clean Inc., a waste treatment facility, citing alleged premises liability, violation of statute and deliberate intent.
Former officer claims he was fired for refusing to write illegal tickets
FAYETTEVILLE — A former town police officer in Gauley Bridge is suing the town, claiming he was fired for refusing to write illegal traffic tickets to boost the town's budget.
Land owner sues company, unknown trucker for damages
WHEELING — An Ohio County resident is suing C.R. England Inc. and John Doe, a trucking business and unknown driver, citing alleged negligence and reckless conduct.
Woman sues PetSmart on behalf of self, dog
BECKLEY — A woman is suing PetSmart Inc. on behalf of herself and her dog, Sierra, citing alleged breach of agreement.
Businesses and advocacy groups hail passage of Capito's chemical safety bill
CHARLESTON–A diverse selection of stakeholders has praised the U.S. Senate’s passage of Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va), which updates regulations on the use of toxic substances that are now governed under a hodgepodge of federal and state laws.
Industrial machinery company sues H.M. Supply LLC
WINFIELD — An industrial machinery company is suing H.M. Supply LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Construction equipment suppliers accused of breach of contract
PRINCETON — A paving and sealing business is suing Tarmac Inc. and Tarmac International Inc., construction equipment suppliers, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Car dealer accused of negligence after fall
HUNTINGTON — A Lawrence County, Ohio resident is suing Dutch Miller Chevrolet Inc., a car dealer, citing alleged negligence.
Transformer maker alleges breach of contract
PRINCETON — A transformer manufacturer is suing coal-mining business Kris Electrical Manufacturing Company Inc. and owner Harold Akers, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man accuses fence contractor of not paying proper wages
LOGAN — A Lincoln County resident is suing C.D. Cook & Son Construction Company Inc., a fence contractor, claiming unpaid wages.
West Virginia is sued for road-blocking new moving companies
CHARLESTON – A Virginia man is suing West Virginia officials after he says it is imposing unconstitutional restrictions on entry into the moving business.
Former judge pleads guilty for retaliation
HUNTINGTON – A former Social Security chief administrative law judge has pleaded guilty on June 13 in a Kentucky federal court for conspiring to retaliate against an SSA employee who provided information on potential corruption and fraud.
'Middle market' firms make outsized contribution to West Virginia's economic health
West Virginia ranks 19th in the nation for the percentage of so-called “middle market” companies in the state, which contribute an outsized portion to both tax revenues and jobs, according to the latest Middle Market Power Index from American Express and Dun & Bradstreet.
Man alleges negligence in collision on highway shoulder
CHARLESTON — A tow-truck driver from West Virginia is GLS Leasco Inc. and and North Carolina-based truck driver Steven L. Barber, citing alleged negligence after a truck-pedestrian accident.
Debtors claim violation of consumer protection law
HUNTINGTON — A couple's lawsuit against Universal Fidelity LP, a debt collector, cites alleged violation of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act, common law negligence, intentional and/or negligent infliction of emotional distress and common law invasion of privacy.
Kanawha County residents sue over used car
CHARLESTON — Two Kanawha County residents are suing City Preowned Motors, Credit Acceptance Corporation and Rick Burnette, citing alleged unfair and deceptive acts, unconscionability, breach of express warranties, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of implied warranty of fitness, cancellation of contract by rejection, and cancellation of contract by revocation of acceptance.
Trial set for August 2017 in lawsuit involving 2014 WVU fraternity death
MORGANTOWN – A trial date has been set in the lawsuit involving the 2014 death of Nolan Burch after consuming alcohol at a fraternity event.
Former executive director sues Berkeley Senior Services for wrongful termination
MARTINSBURG – The former executive director of Berkeley Senior Services is suing after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Pattern jury instructions already helping in West Viriginia
After more than five years of work, instructions that put complicated civil law topics into layman’s terms are in the hands of judges and lawyers in West Virginia.