News from October 2016
Industrial gas supplier alleges mining, metals company owes $12,000
FAYETTEVILLE — A Pennsylvania industrial gas supplier is suing a West Virginia mining and metals company, alleging failure to pay more than $12,000 for purchased products.
Ohio couple blames hospital for wife's injuries
POINT PLEASANT — An Ohio couple is suing a Point Pleasant hospital, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Fuel company alleges Iaeger business owes $66,000
WELCH — A West Virginia fuel provider is suing an Iaeger food mart, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $66,000.
Couple blames tractor trailer owner, driver for crash
WHEELING — A West Virginia couple is suing a tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging their negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured one of the plaintiffs.
Motorist alleges State Farm failed to provide coverage
BECKLEY — A Nicholas County motorist is suing State Farm, citing alleged breach of contract in failing to provide coverage of the plaintiff.
Lawsuit claims AEP didn’t protect plaintiffs from coal waste
BECKLEY – A lawsuit with 79 plaintiffs against American Electric Power Co. Inc. says the company did not protect them from coal waste.
West Virginia company accuses Nationwide of unfair settlement
LOGAN — A West Virginia company is suing Nationwide Insurance, alleging an unfair settlement practice.
Cook accuses West Virgnia Health Department, restaurant of defamation
CHARLESTON — A Calhoun County woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and other entities, alleging invasion of privacy and wrongful termination.
Former adjuster alleges Nationwide fired her in retaliation
WHEELING — A former insurance adjuster has filed suit against a major insurance firm and her supervisors for alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Slatyfork property owner blames homeowner group for cutting off water supply
MARLINTON — A Slatyfork homeowner is suing a homeowner's association, alleging it wrongly cut off his water supply.
Woman alleges homeowners association negligent after she fell on wooden walkway
WINFIELD — A woman has filed suit against her homeowners association for alleged failure to warn after insufficient measures were taken to prevent an injury.
Son blames ambulance provider for mother's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man issuing an ambulance provider, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Patient blames nursing home for injuries
PRINCETON — A former resident is suing nursing home facilities, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Warner Law Offices honored with 10 Best In Client Satisfaction award
CHARLESTON – Charleston-based law firm Warner Law Offices has been honored with the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction award in West Virginia.
New assistant dean leading WVU’s Continuing Legal Education Program
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law has appointed a new assistant dean to the West Virginia Continuing Legal Education program.
Reynolds camp dismisses three new ads critical of him
CHARLESTON – Three new ads attack West Virginia attorney general candidate Doug Reynolds, but his campaign discounts all of them.
West Virginia's certificate of need laws need repealed, expert says
CHARLESTON – An economics professor predicts that West Virginia would be better off without the almost 40-year-old certificate of need laws.
Medical assistant accuses former employers of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing her former employers, alleging hostile work environment and wrongful termination.
Former employee says Lowes responsible for loose pipe that caused injury
CHARLESTON — A former employee has filed suit against a major home improvement store, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Former Merill Lynch financial adviser allegedly owes firm more than $700K
KINGWOOD — A securities brokerage firm has filed suit against a former financial adviser for allegedly failing to pay an arbitration award.