News from October 2016
Woman sues Justice, Greenbrier over alleged sexual assault at resort
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – A Greenbrier County woman has filed a lawsuit against Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice and The Greenbrier after she says she was brutally beaten and sexually assaulted at the resort.
District judge rules Medicaid lawsuit can proceed as class action
CHARLESTON – District Judge Thomas E. Johnston has ruled that a lawsuit involving the Medicaid Title XIX Intellectual/Developmental Disability Waiver program can proceed as a class action lawsuit.
Morrisey files suit against Kanawha Valley contractors
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed two lawsuits against Kanawha Valley home improvement contractors he claims have been accused of taking money without completing the consumers’ project.
WVU 'Voices Behind Bars' to examine moral implications of justice system
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law ha scheduled a “Voices Behind Bars” event that will feature a dramatic reading of a book that explores the “moral implications” of the justice system.
Business entrepreneur takes over WVU LaunchLab
MORGANTOWN -- New director Carrie White has been on the job at LaunchLab at West Virginia University since Aug. 15 and more than 150 students have taken advantage of the facility, the university reports.
WVU library offers patent, trademark resources
MORGANTOWN — Whether it’s an inventor looking up the competition or a history buff interested in archived records, a West Virginia University resource center helps unravel the mystery of U.S. patents and trademarks.
Mother, daughter accuse state agency of deprivation of rights
CHARLESTON — A Mingo County mother and daughter are suing a West Virginia state agency and employees, alleging civil conspiracy.
Property owners accuse developers of deceptive practices
BECKLEY — A Kentucky couple is suing West Virginia developers, alleging the defendants used inadequate building materials in the construction of the plaintiff's residence.
Hancock County homeowner alleges contractors refused to return $14,000 deposit
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock County homeowner is suing Wheeling contractors, alleging they intentionally refused to return a deposit.
Consumer accuses Capital One of unfair collection practices
WINFIELD — A West Virginia consumer is suing Capital One Bank, alleging unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Aunt, two minors accuse West Virginia Department of Health of negligence
WEST UNION — An aunt and two minors are suing a West Virginia government agency, alleging neglect of duty, failure to protect and negligence.
Security equipment provider alleges fire protection equipment supplier owes $7,500
PRINCETON — A Mercer County provider of security equipment is suing a Princeton fire protection equipment supplier, alleging it owes more than $7,500.
Well operator alleges coal mine owners owe $86,000
PINEVILLE — An Ohio-based well operator is suing two Charleston coal mine owners, alleging they owe more than $86,000.
Surgical assistant accuses former employer of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A surgical assistant is suing Kanawha County health care providers, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Trucking company alleges insurer violated state law
LOGAN — A Logan County trucking business is suing an insurer and lessee, alleging breach of contract.
Couple alleges McDonald's negligence led to husband's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing a St. Albans McDonald's, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Customer alleges companies failed to fulfill contract
CHARLESTON — A disabled Kanawha County woman is suing Prudential Insurance and another company, alleging breach of contract, discrimination, negligence and retaliation.
Kanawha judge orders AG's office to turn over hospital merger documents
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has ordered West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office to turn over almost 350 documents related to the merger of Huntington’s two largest hospitals.
Maryland couple accuses modular home manufacturer of shoddy work
MARTINSBURG — A Maryland husband and wife are suing a Pennsylvania modular home manufacturer, alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty in failing to remedy construction deficiencies.
WVU Law to offer tuition break to out-of-state students
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law will begin to offer a tuition break to residents of other states who graduate from any college or university in West Virginia. Gregory Bowman, the dean of WVU's College of Law, said he believes the offer is an important way to keep top students in West Virginia after they complete other degrees in the state.