News from June 2016
Fayette County residents say used vehicle had been wrecked
CHARLESTON — Two Fayette County residents are suing Ford Motor Company, Sheets Automotive Group LLC and Wells Fargo Dealer Services Inc., citing alleged violation of the "Lemon Law," breach of express warranties, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of implied warranty of fitness, cancellation of contract by rejection, cancellation of contract by revocation of acceptance, violation of Magnuson-Moss warranty act, unfair and deceptive acts or practices, common law fraud, construct
Couple sues WVU Hospitals for failure to diagnose blood clots
MORGANTOWN – A couple is suing West Virginia University Hospitals after they claim it failed to diagnose blood clots.
Couple sues surgeon for negligence
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County couple is suing a surgeon they claim was negligent during surgery.
Man sues Aetna, others for ERISA violations
HUNTINGTON – A man is suing Aetna Life Insurance Company for violations of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act. Virginia Air Distributors Inc. Benefit Plan and John Does 1 through 5 were also named as defendants in the suit.
Physician says CAMC, WVU condoned harassment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – A physician who previously had a women’s medicine practice at Charleston Area Medical Center is suing the hospital and West Virginia University Medical Corporation-Charleston Division after she claims she was forced to close her practice due to harassment and discrimination.
Condo developer claims fence company breached contract
HUNTINGTON — A luxury condominium developer is suing J.H. Tomblin Fence Co. Inc., a licensed contractor, citing alleged breach of contract.
Mining company accused of not paying debt
HUNTINGTON — A mining services company is suing Revelation Energy LLC, a mining company, citing alleged failure to pay for products and services.
Man says security company violated telephone statutes
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing Alliance Security Inc., a security systems company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Woman accuses oil-gas company of larceny
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County resident is suing Legacy Exploration LLC, an oil and gas company, citing alleged larceny.
Construction company accused of wrongful termination
BECKLEY — A Clay County resident is suing SMH Construction Inc., a construction company, citing alleged disability discrimination, violation of workers' compensation acts and wrongful termination.
Consultant says he wasn't paid for work
BECKLEY — A professional consultant is suing Marco Resources LLC, Marsh Fork LLC and Everett Junior Cook, construction companies and business owner, citing alleged breach of contract.
Raleigh County resident files suit against JP Morgan Chase
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County resident is suing JP Morgan Chase Bank NA and loan servicing company Seterus Inc., citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection, negligence and tortious interference.
Nurse says she was unlawfully fired after reporting medication error
HUNTINGTON — A registered nurse is suing CHG Cornerstone Healthcare Group L.P, CS Healthcare General LLC and Cornerstone Hospital Huntington CEO Cynthia Isaacs, citing alleged wrongful discharge.
Man sues Hopemont Hospital for sexual battery
CHARLESTON – A man, through his administratrix, is suing Hopemont Hospital after he claims he was the victim of sexual battery.
Woman sues DHHR for hostile work environment, discrimination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health after she claims she was subjected to discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Request for dismissal denied in lawsuit alleging woman killed by police
MORGANTOWN – A judge has denied a request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging excessive force that was brought by the family of a woman who was shot and killed by police.
Capito addresses appropriation bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she is proud that the Appropriations Committee advanced two bills.
Capito says EPA ‘skirting the law’ with continued implementation of stayed Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of its proposed Clean Energy Incentive Program, stating they are “skirting the law.”
West Virginia judges moved by visit to nation's capital
CHARLESTON—The West Virginia Judicial Association spent part of its annual spring conference in Washington D.C, which helped them appreciate government and the heritage of the United States.
Attorney Genera launches PSA initiative to reduce opioid abuse
CHARLESTON – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a series of public service announcements to promote a better understanding of the opioid epidemic and to encourage West Virginians to explore non-opioid alternatives to pain therapy.