News from 2016
Woman sues The Herald-Dispatch for husband’s death
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing The Herald-Dispatch after she claims it was responsible for her husband’s death.
Man blames Roane General Hospital for mother’s death
SPENCER – A Roane County man is suing Roane General Hospital after he claims it is responsible for his mother’s death.
Oral surgeon sues state Board of Dentistry over sanctions
HUNTINGTON – An oral surgeon is suing the West Virginia Board of Dentistry after he claims its sanctions will cause him damages in the amount of $40,000.
Parents sue Lumber Liquidators for defective flooring
WHEELING – The parents of two children that were injured are suing Lumber Liquidators Inc. for the defective flooring.
Monongalia Co. man sues three individuals for car accidents
MORGANTOWN – A Monongalia County man is suing three individuals he claims caused car accidents that injured him.
Professor wants to use grant to put WVU at forefront of gas utilization
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia University engineering professor Fernando Lima has been awarded $110,000 from the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund to improve natural gas utilization processes, which he said will help West Virginia understand new ways to thrive in the clean energy arena.
Information about scams tops list of topics for visitors to AG's mobile office
CHARLESTON – Scams top the list of topics bringing visitors to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's mobile office, which began operating last spring, a spokesman said.
Wells' appeal says constitutional rights are being violated
CHARLESTON – A former state senator claims the 1st and 14 amendments to the Constitution are being violated by a ruling that doesn’t let him appear on the ballot as an independent candidate for Kanawha County clerk.
Shopper blames retailer for fall
LOGAN — A shopper is suing Wal-mart Stores Inc., a retail store operator, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Landlord claims tenants skipped out on lease
FAYETTEVILLE — A landlord is suing Wild Flour Bakery and Bistro LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Freight shipper claims customer hasn't paid
FAYETTEVILLE — A freight shipping company is suing New River Firewood LLC, a firewood and fire starter provider, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Tenants accused of not paying lease
WINFIELD — A commercial real estate owner is suing Teays Urgent Care PLLC and Mohamad Samah Kalou a/k/a Sam Kalou, citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Man alleges carelessness in rear-end collision
BECKLEY — A motorist is suing Susan Clark and Denise Clark, two Raleigh County residents, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Keep your hands off West Virginia schools
President Obama can pocket his pen and hang up his phone now.
Man files collection class action against Huntington law firm
HUNTINGTON – A man has filed a class action lawsuit against the Huntington law firm of Bailes, Craig & Yon for violations of the federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.
Northern Panhandle doctor hit with another hepatitis lawsuit
MOUNDSVILLE – A northern Panhandle physician has been named in another hepatitis lawsuit.
Huntington man blames Goodwill Industries for injuries at store
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington man is suing Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area Inc. after he claims he was injured multiple times because the store was unsafe.
Man sues Wheeling ER physician for negligence
WHEELING – A man is suing a physician he claims was negligent while caring for him.
Woman says Five Guys created hostile work environment
HUNTINGTON – A former employee is suing Five Guys Operations LLC after she claims a hostile work environment forced her to resign from her employment.
Raleigh Co. woman accuses orthopedic surgeon of negligence
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County woman is using an orthopedic surgeon she claims the surgeon was negligent in caring properly for her.