News from May 2016
Man accuses Precision LLC of discrimination, wrongful termination
WHEELING – A man is suing Precision LLC after he claims it discriminated against him and wrongfully terminated his employment.
Man accused of DUI seeks judicial review
PRINCETON – A Mercer County man says the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles suspended his license based on false allegations.
Woman blames parking lot owner for injuries
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman is suing the owner of a parking lot for injuries she allegedly sustained while on the property.
Man wants court to order issuance of title for collectible car
POINT PLEASANT – A Mason County man is suing the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to compel the agency to issue a title for an antique car he purchased.
Third-party spending in SupCo race tops $3.5 million
CHARLESTON – Third-party spending in the state Supreme Court race now has topped $3.5 million.
Wooton state pension would jump 700 percent with Supreme Court victory
CHARLESTON – A victory in the May 10 state Supreme Court election could mean big bucks for two of the candidates.
WV CALA updates its 'Dirty Dozen' legislative candidate list
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group says personal injury lawyers are pumping more money into state legislative races.
Subcontractor accuses coal company of contract breach
A Raleigh County company says it is still owed more than $100,000 for work it completed under contract.
Michigan firm accuses company of failing to settle account
BECKLEY – A Michigan company is suing a customer that allegedly purchased goods without paying for them.
Construction firm accuses insurer of failing to honor claim
WINFIELD – A Putnam County construction company says an alleged mistake made by a subcontractor prompted the plaintiff to file a claim against the insurer of a project.
Woman claims theft of retirement account
A Putnam County woman says the son of a man who named her beneficiary of his retirement account took the funds without legal authority.
Man suspects identity theft in alleged credit report errors
KINGWOOD – A Preston County man is suing a credit reporting agency amid claims that it has erroneously reported his debts.
Couple's lawsuit blames mold infestation on faulty air conditioning unit
WINFIELD – A Putnam County couple's lawsuit seeks damages from the dealer and
manufacturer of their air conditioning system over alleged defects in materials
and workmanship.
Supreme Court rejects lawsuit over online voter registration
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has rejected a lawsuit filed against Cabell and Kanawha County clerks over their refusal to accept online voter registrations from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Unnamed man sues Mylan Pharmaceuticals for ADA violations
CLARKSBURG – An unnamed man is suing Mylan Pharmaceuticals after he claims it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. John Doe has had a seizure disorder since approximately 1998 and became employed by Mylan on June 18, 2007, according to a complaint filed March 17 in Monongalia Circuit Court and removed to federal court on April 27.
Wooton asks Walker if she wants to be a 'purchased justice'
BECKLEY – A state Supreme Court candidate is asking a fellow candidate if she wants to be viewed as being a “purchased justice.” Bill Wooton says a recent influx of advertising by the Republican State Leadership Committee is “an attempt to influence the outcome of our non-partisan Supreme Court race.” According to filings with the Secretary of State’s office, the RSLC has spent a little more than $2 on the ads in the last two weeks.
Federal judge certifies class action by laid-off miners
BECKLEY – District Judge Irene Berger has certified a lawsuit as a class action that alleges miners were unlawfully laid off in 2013.
Mother accuses caregivers following son’s partial castration
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County woman says her son’s alleged misdiagnosed stomach pains caused complications that damaged his reproductive system.
Landlord seeks rent from tenant that allegedly didn't follow protocol
WEBSTER SPRINGS – A Webster County landlord is suing a tenant for allegedly canceling a lease without proper notice.
Couple seek to evict husband’s ex-wife from mobile home
PINEVILLE – A Wyoming County couple's lawsuit seeks an order evicting the husband’s ex-wife from a mobile home located on their property.