News from 2016
Property owners accuse developers of deceptive practices
BECKLEY — A Kentucky couple is suing West Virginia developers, alleging the defendants used inadequate building materials in the construction of the plaintiff's residence.
Hancock County homeowner alleges contractors refused to return $14,000 deposit
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Hancock County homeowner is suing Wheeling contractors, alleging they intentionally refused to return a deposit.
Consumer accuses Capital One of unfair collection practices
WINFIELD — A West Virginia consumer is suing Capital One Bank, alleging unfair and unconscionable collection practices.
Aunt, two minors accuse West Virginia Department of Health of negligence
WEST UNION — An aunt and two minors are suing a West Virginia government agency, alleging neglect of duty, failure to protect and negligence.
Security equipment provider alleges fire protection equipment supplier owes $7,500
PRINCETON — A Mercer County provider of security equipment is suing a Princeton fire protection equipment supplier, alleging it owes more than $7,500.
Well operator alleges coal mine owners owe $86,000
PINEVILLE — An Ohio-based well operator is suing two Charleston coal mine owners, alleging they owe more than $86,000.
Surgical assistant accuses former employer of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A surgical assistant is suing Kanawha County health care providers, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Trucking company alleges insurer violated state law
LOGAN — A Logan County trucking business is suing an insurer and lessee, alleging breach of contract.
Couple alleges McDonald's negligence led to husband's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County couple is suing a St. Albans McDonald's, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the wife.
Customer alleges companies failed to fulfill contract
CHARLESTON — A disabled Kanawha County woman is suing Prudential Insurance and another company, alleging breach of contract, discrimination, negligence and retaliation.
Kanawha judge orders AG's office to turn over hospital merger documents
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge has ordered West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office to turn over almost 350 documents related to the merger of Huntington’s two largest hospitals.
Maryland couple accuses modular home manufacturer of shoddy work
MARTINSBURG — A Maryland husband and wife are suing a Pennsylvania modular home manufacturer, alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty in failing to remedy construction deficiencies.
WVU Law to offer tuition break to out-of-state students
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law will begin to offer a tuition break to residents of other states who graduate from any college or university in West Virginia. Gregory Bowman, the dean of WVU's College of Law, said he believes the offer is an important way to keep top students in West Virginia after they complete other degrees in the state.
Carper 'humbled' to be appointed to second term on judicial advisory panel
CHARLESTON – Kanawha County Commission President W. Kent Carper has been reappointed to the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission by West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin for an additional six-year term.
Grant enables West Virginia Legal Aid to help elementary school families
CHARLESTON – Families at Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School will be able to access legal services through Legal Aid of West Virginia, thanks to a 24-month, $270,028 pro bono innovation fund grant from Legal Services Corp.
Jackson County couple blames medical care providers for wife's suffering
CHARLESTON — A Jackson County couple is suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence led to suffering for the wife.
Marlinton property owner alleges neighbor interfered with plans to develop land
MARLINTON — A Marlinton property owner is suing a neighbor, alleging tortuous interference with the plaintiff's plan to develop the property.
Morrisey issues debate challenge; Reynolds says he's ready
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey asked challenger Doug Reynolds to take part in a debate before next month’s election, and Reynolds says he’s ready.
Senators hold field hearing to discuss local impact of EPA regulations
LOGAN – West Virginia Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin, along with U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins held a field hearing at Chief Logan Conference Center to discuss the local impact of the EPA’s climate regulations.
Blankenship says he is 'an American political prisoner'
TAFT, Calif. – Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship calls himself an "American political prisoner" just weeks before his federal appeal is heard. Blankenship, who began serving a one-year sentence on May 12 for conspiring to willfully violate mine safety standards at Massey's Upper Big Branch mine in Raleigh County. That's the mine where a 2010 explosion left 29 coal miners dead.