News from September 2016
Bank seeks repayment from borrower, guarantor
MOOREFIELD — A local bank is suing Martin Fast Food of West Virginia Inc. and Fred Martin, borrower and guarantor, citing alleged breach of contract.
Resident alleges negligence in nursing home care
PRINCETON — A resident is suing Princeton Memorial Company d/b/a Princeton Health Care Center, a nursing home operator, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims she was injured due to driver's negligence
BECKLEY — A woman is suing a Raleigh County man after a vehicle accident..
Inmate alleges failure to keep him safe in jail
LOGAN — A former inmate is suing The West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Southwest Regional Jail and John Doe, corrections operators and officer, citing alleged negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Jeep buyers say vehicle was flawed
RIPLEY — Two consumers are suing the manufacturer and dealer of their vehicle, saying it was a lemon.
Justices hear arguments in Wells' Kanawha County ballot access case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of a former Kanawha County lawmaker who seeks a spot on the November ballot as county clerk.
RAGA releases TV ad targeting Doug Reynolds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Attorneys General Association has released a new television and digital advertisement targeting Democratic Attorney General candidate Doug Reynolds.
Supreme Court suspends Cabell Co. attorney’s law license
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended Barboursville attorney Amber L.
AG's office shuts down Logan Co. tombstone business, recoups money
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Attorney General office's lawsuit against a tombstone salesman has ended with full restitution and admissions the company misled consumers and failed to deliver cemetery markers for their deceased loved ones.
Woman alleges deceptive practices by insurer
BECKLEY — A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against her insurer, alleging deceptive insurance practices.
Man says debt collector didn't comply with his notice
CHARLESTON — A man is suing Branch Banking & Trust Company, a debt collector, citing alleged unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Man claims debt collector violated law
CHARLESTON — A consumer is suing Navient Solutions Inc., a debt collection agency, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Morrisey's former spokesperson gives a word of warning
WHEELING – The U.S. Supreme Court ordered that the phrase “equal justice under law” be engraved on the west pediment of its courthouse in 1932. Derived from our Fourteenth Amendment, those words solemnly promise that our legal system will dispense justice without regard to race, religion, or national origin. Every lawyer swears to uphold our constitution, and its sacred guarantee of equal justice.
Goodbye, McHugh Fuller, and good riddance!
Well, now it's time to say goodbye to Lear Jet Justice men, And we would like to ask you not to come back here again. You're not invited back to sue in this locality: You've had your heapin' helpin' of our hospitality.
Residents file class action lawsuit against chemical producer for chlorine leak
MOUNDSVILLE – Four residents filed a class action lawsuit against Axiall Corporation after they claim chlorine gas leaked traveled from inside the facility to the surrounding community.
AG's office warns football fans to watch out for ticket scalping
CHARLESTON — Now that college football season has begun, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging fans to be cautious when buying tickets from individuals and third-party resellers this season.
Man sues debt collector for consumer credit violations
WAYNE – A man is suing Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co. after he claims it violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. After Gerald Curry became in arrears upon the alleged indebtedness to the defendant upon his account and the defendant began to engage in collection of such indebtedness through the use of telephone calls placed to Curry and by written communications, according to a complaint filed in Wayne Circuit Court.
Couple sues Pleasant Valley Hospital for negligence
WAYNE – A couple is suing Pleasant Valley Hospital after they claim the hospital and three of its agents failed to properly care for an infection.
Woman claims trucker caused collision, injuries
MOOREFIELD — A motorist is suing Mountain State Concrete LLC, David Adams LLC and William W. Wehland, truck driver and employers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Two businesses, including Astrazeneca, blamed for auto collision
PRINCETON — A married couple's lawsuit against vehicle owners Astrazeneca LP and Wheels LT and vehicle driver Everett Lee Fraley alleges insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.