News from September 2016
Equipment lessor says mining company owes money
BECKLEY — An equipment lessor is suing A&G Coal Corporation, a mining company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Motorist claims her insurer failed to act in good faith
CLAY — A motorist is suing her automobile insurance provider, citing alleged breach of covenants of good faith and fair dealing.
Deceased man's son alleges law violation by mortgage company
BECKLEY — A deceased man's son is suing a mortgage lender, citing alleged illegal servicing practices.
Man claims termination was violation of public policy
NEW CUMBERLAND — A former employee is suing his former employer and its officers, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress and wrongful termination.
Woman blames fellow motorist for crash injuries
BECKLEY — A woman is suing another motorist, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Natural gas processing plant alleges failure in construction at site
NEW MARTINSVILLE — A natural gas processing plant is suing J.F. Allen Company, Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure Inc., et al, contractor and subcontractors, citing alleged breach of contract and gross negligence.
Former Liberty University student alleges debt collector violated law
BECKLEY — A former Liberty University student has filed a class-action lawsuit against Reliant Capital Solutions LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Deadline looms for flood victims to seek low-interest government loans
CHARLESTON – Sept. 7 is the deadline to submit applications for disaster loans through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the West Virginia floods that occurred June 22-29.
Man alleges Chevrolet truck is defective and seeks to have contract canceled
RIPLEY – A Jackson County man alleges a truck he bought has defective conditions that have not been repaired.
Logan County man alleges he was terminated after taking medical leave
LOGAN – A registered nurse alleges he was wrongfully terminated for taking a medical leave.
Kanawha judge denies request to stay Cabell, St. Mary’s merger
CHARLESTON – Kanawha Circuit Judge James C. Stucky denied Steel of West Virginia’s petition for a motion for stay in the lawsuit hoping to stop a merger between Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Former employee sues Grayson Assisted Living for failure to pay attorney’s fees
WAYNE – A former employee is suing Grayson Assisted Living Facilities Inc. after he claims it failed to pay his attorney’s fees.
Judge grants motion for judgment to Westover in mall annexation lawsuit
MORGANTOWN – Senior Status Judge John L. Henning granted the City of Westover’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in a lawsuit against the city and the Monongalia County Commission
Huntington man blames CSX for carpal tunnel, other injuries
WAYNE – A Huntington man is suing CSX Transportation Inc. after he claims it caused him to develop carpal tunnel and other workplace injuries.
Homeowners claim violation of law in home loan servicing
BECKLEY — Two homeowners are suing Nationstar Mortgage LLC and Springleaf MLT 2013-2, through its trustee Wilmington Trust National Association, a loan servicing firm and fiduciary, citing alleged breach of contract and illegal debt collection.
Man blames county commission for fall on Logan courthouse steps
LOGAN — A man is suing the Logan County Commission, a public corporation, citing alleged failure to warn and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Patient alleges sexual misbehavior by medical service provider
BECKLEY — A patient is suing Jose Jorge Gordinho d/b/a Responsible Pain & Aesthetic Mgmt PLLC, a medical service provider, citing alleged gross negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Woman alleges disability discrimination by Wheeling Hospital
WHEELING — A dietary worker is suing Wheeling Hospital Inc., alleging disability discrimination.
Jeep buyers say manufacturer violated warranty law
WHEELING — Two consumers are suing the makers of Jeep, claiming a breach of an implied warranty of merchantability.
'Goodness of their heart' brings attorneys to pro bono work, program director says
CHARLESTON -- About 200 attorneys volunteer their time with Legal Aid of West Virginia. They generously defend a case, offer consultations or help fill out forms pro bono.