News from November 2016
Supreme Court says Citibank did not waive right to arbitration
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that Citibank did not waive its right to arbitration in a lawsuit seeking debt collection.
Man sues Lowe's, MTD after he cuts off toes while mowing yard
CHARLESTON – A former Putnam County resident has filed a lawsuit against Lowe’s Home Centers and a lawnmower manufacturer after he injured his foot while mowing.
Mercer County motorist blames another driver for crash
PRINCETON — A Mercer County woman is suing an insurance company and an uninsured motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a car crash that injured the plaintiff.
Disabled employee alleges insurer breached contract
MOUNDSVILLE — A Moundsville man is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Employee accuses former company of discrimination
WHEELING — An Ohio man is suing a West Virginia company, alleging discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and wrongful discharge.
Ex-employee alleges transportation company breached agreement
WHEELING — A West Virginia woman is suing a transportation company, alleging breach of a settlement agreement.
Bailey Hardwoods LLC, Cedar Creek LLC accused of selling defective residential paneling
WEBSTER SPRINGS – A consumer alleges pine paneling he purchased for indoor use was defective.
Three Raleigh County businesses accused of failing to pay back loans
BECKLEY – A bank alleges three Raleigh County companies have defaulted on their loans.
United Bank alleges WVTA failed to identify it as a lienholder of a property
PRINCETON – A lienholder alleges a Marlington company did not provide it with a notice to redeem a property.
Trump won, and I don't understand why you don't understand
CHARLESTON – Since election night when the impossible first started appearing possible, I've seen countless questions of "How did this happen" (often in all caps on social media).
Supreme Court rules Ansted mayor lawfully fired police chief
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has ruled that Ansted’s mayor lawfully fired former Police Chief John Kiefer in 2014.
Woman accuses CAMC of confidentiality breach with infant's information
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Charleston Area Medical Center after she claims it breached its duty of confidentiality and provided her infant’s private medical information to a third party.
Guest sues Charleston Marriott Town Center for injuries
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Charleston Marriott Town Center after he claims he was injured when he fell over furniture in the hotel’s lobby.
Former employee says DHHR discriminated against her
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources-Bureau for Public Health after she claims her employment was terminated and she was discriminated against. Daphne D.
Kanawha Co. man accuses Red Roof Inns of disability discrimination
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man is suing Red Roof Inns Inc. after he claims he was discriminated against due to being diabetic.
Father blames DHHR for son’s abuse from biological parents
CHARLESTON – A father is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources after he claims his adoptive son was abused by his biological parents.
Man sues R. Davis Trucking for accident injuries
PRINCETON – A man is suing R. Davis Trucking after he claims a car accident caused him damages and injuries. Randy Davis, the owner of R. Davis Trucking; and Ralph Kennedy Conley were also named as defendants in the suit.
Woman alleges fraud after signing deeds for mineral, gas rights
MOUNDSVILLE – A Belmont County, Ohio, woman alleges she was persuaded to sign a deed for mineral and gas rights in Marshall County when she did not have the mental capacity to do so.
Consumer alleges Credit Acceptance Corp. misrepresented debt
RIPLEY – A Ravenswood consumer is suing a financing company over allegations it made misleading representations regarding an account to finance a vehicle.
Man alleges injures after car rear-ended by Charleston police officer
CHARLESTON – A motorist alleges he was injured in an accident with a Charleston police officer.