News from September 2016
Bank alleges trucking business, owner owe $10,000
BECKLEY — BB&T is suing a West Virginia trucking business, alleging breach of contract in owing $10,000.
Raleigh County motorist alleges State Farm owes money
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County motorist alleges State Farm is guilty of breach of contract.
Wyoming County motorist alleges trucking operator, driver caused crash
BECKLEY — A Wyoming County motorist is suing a trucking operator and a truck driver, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Group of AGs wins case protecting prayer at public meetings
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and his 13-state coalition won in a federal appeals court as the right of government officials to pray at public meetings was recognized.
Woman says she was injured on slide at Gritt's Farm
WINFIELD – The owners of a popular Putnam County fall tourist attraction is being blamed a woman's injuries.
Mineral rights owner alleges oil, gas producer caused her economic harm
ELIZABETH — A Wood County mineral rights owner is suing oil and gas producers, alleging they caused her financial harm.
Client alleges Met Life failed to pay for medical treatment
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County woman is suing Met Life Insurance, alleging failure to pay for medical treatment.
Justices tell Webster County it needs to pay its jail bill
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has told Webster County it has to pay its regional jail bill that now stands at more than $1.5 million.
Customer alleges gas, convenience store operator caused her injuries
PINEVILLE — A Glen Fork woman is suing a gas and convenience store operator, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Couple blames vehicle's driver, owner for injuries
WHEELING — An Ohio County couple is suing a vehicle owner and driver, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured one of the plaintiffs.
Property owners blame subdivision, contractor for flooding
LOGAN — Logan County property owners are suing a political subdivision and a contractor, alleging their negligence caused flood damage to their home.
AG's office gets $195K judgment against Fla. debt collector
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has obtained a $195,000 judgment against a Florida debt collections company and its owners.
Marshall Co. woman blames seller, lender and loan servicer for flooded land
MOUNDSVILLE — A Marshall County woman is suing a seller, lender and loan servicer, alleging breach of contract for land in a flood zone.
Putnam property owner blames Wayne Co. contractor, employee for destroying drainage pipe
WINFIELD — A Putnam County property owner is suing a Lavalette contractor and an employee, alleging their negligence led to the destruction of the plaintiff's drainage pipe.
Customer blames Cabela's, others for crossbow injuries
WHEELING — A Pennsylvania man and his wife are suing sporting good companies, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries from a crossbow.
Justices: Wells appearing as independent on ballot would be 'fraud'
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court declared Erik Wells a registered Democrat and said any attempt to “otherwise identify himself” or “disaffiliate” with the state Democratic party can only be accomplished by changing his registration.
Kanawha Co. judge honored as YWCA Woman of Achievement
CHARLESTON – The YWCA has named Kanawha Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit as an honoree for the Women of Achievement award. She will attend a ceremony next year in March and begin her journey in becoming an ambassador for the YWCA’s cause.
West Virginia University College of Law named top school by preLaw magazine
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law has been named a top school for public interest law and criminal law by preLaw magazine.
AG announces 'Kids Kick Opioids' PSA contest
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a contest to spur the creativity of the state’s elementary and middle school students, while also raising awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.
AG race: Campaigns spar over Clinton, strive to debunk each other
CHARLESTON – This week on the campaign trail in the race for West Virginia Attorney General: On Sept. 12, incumbent Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s campaign claimed challenger Doug Reynolds, a Democrat, is trying to hide his support of Hillary Clinton.