News from 2016
Looneyville woman sues Poca Valley Bank for fraud
SPENCER – A Looneyville woman is suing The Poca Valley Bank Inc. after she claims it committed fraud.
Almost $1.2 million saved in AG's Charleston Cooperative Disability Investigations Unit partnership with feds
CHARLESTON – Almost $1.2 million in projected savings has been generated for the state and federal governments in the six months that a disability fraud unit has operated, a spokesman for West Virginia's attorney general said in a recent interview.
Tennessee woman sues FirstEnergy Generation for injuries
ST. MARYS – A Tennessee woman is suing FirstEnergy Generation LLC after she claims she was injured during the course of her job duties.
Man alleges Love Toyota breached warranty, would not repair vehicle
CHARLESTON – A man alleges a car dealership did not honor a warranty to repair rust on a vehicle he purchased.
Sealant manufacturer says contractor hasn't paid
WINFIELD — A sealant manufacturer is suing Egreen of Dayton LLC, a contractor, citing alleged breach of contract.
Well operator blamed for water runoff damages
LOGAN — A real estate owner is suing Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, a well operator, citing alleged negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent property damages.
Homeowner blames damage on explosions
LOGAN — A homeowner is suing Bizzack Construction LLC, a highway construction firm, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent damage.
Woman claims telemarketer violated telephone law
WHEELING — A woman is suing Sirius XM Radio Inc., a telemarketer, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Former schoolteacher seeks disability benefits
BECKLEY — A former schoolteacher is suing Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company d/b/a CNA Group Life Assurance Company, alleging improper denial of long-term disability benefits.
Woman says mortgage loan servicer didn't meet standards
RIPLEY — A woman is suing Seterus Inc., a home mortgage loan servicer, citing alleged fraud, misrepresentation and unconscionable conduct.
Huntington paralegal looks to continue mentoring after choice as VP of national group
HUNTINGTON – Jill I. Francisco, a paralegal at Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP in Huntington, was recently elected vice president of the National Association of Legal Assistants/Paralegals (NALA).
Magazines rank West Virginia's law school in top 20 for value
MORGANTOWN -- West Virginia University’s college of law is one of only 20 law schools across the nation to receive a Best Value grade of A from The National Jurist/preLaw Magazine.
Kanawha prosecutor calls Wells' ballot plan a 'statutory scheme'
CHARLESTON – A county official says a former state senator’s attempt to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate for Kanawha County clerk is nothing more than a “statutory scheme.” In a response brief filed Aug. 24 with the state Supreme Court, Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Charles Miller also calls Wells’ effort “too little, too late.” “Now, Erik Wells, a registered Democrat, seeks to render the statutory scheme regarding nominations and primaries irrelevant by seeking inclusion
Marketing firm accused of not making payments
NEW CUMBERLAND — A communications equipment provider is suing Jeff Kramer d/b/a Kramer Communications, a marketing firm, citing alleged fraud, misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Man says car repossession violated state code
POINT PLEASANT — A Marine Corps veteran is suing Ally Financial Inc. and West Virginia Automobile Adjustment Inc., auto financier and adjuster, citing alleged unlawful repossession.
Couple say new car had serious flaws
KINGWOOD — A married couple's lawsuit against Victory Automotive Group LLC, FCA US LLC and Chrysler Capital Group LLC, car dealer, manufacturer and financier, alleges fraud and negligence.
Mortgage company accused of unlawful practices
WHEELING — A couple's lawsuit against Citimortgage Inc., a mortgage loan provider, alleges breach of contract and unlawful imposition of illegal fees.
Pipefitter claims lung injuries from chlorine
MOUNDSVILLE — A pipefitter is suing Axiall LLC, William Starkey, World Wide Safety Consulting LLC and Simakis Company Inc., alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Four police officers sue City of Nitro for asbestos in building
CHARLESTON – Four police officers are suing the City of Nitro and King’s Way Christian Church after they claim there is asbestos in the police department building that the city has been aware of for nearly a decade.
Reynolds campaign calls out former AG staffer for racist video
HUNTINGTON – The campaign spokeswoman for Doug Reynolds has condemned comments made by a former member of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s staff.