News from 2016
Cook accuses West Virgnia Health Department, restaurant of defamation
CHARLESTON — A Calhoun County woman is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and other entities, alleging invasion of privacy and wrongful termination.
Former adjuster alleges Nationwide fired her in retaliation
WHEELING — A former insurance adjuster has filed suit against a major insurance firm and her supervisors for alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Slatyfork property owner blames homeowner group for cutting off water supply
MARLINTON — A Slatyfork homeowner is suing a homeowner's association, alleging it wrongly cut off his water supply.
Woman alleges homeowners association negligent after she fell on wooden walkway
WINFIELD — A woman has filed suit against her homeowners association for alleged failure to warn after insufficient measures were taken to prevent an injury.
Son blames ambulance provider for mother's death
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man issuing an ambulance provider, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Patient blames nursing home for injuries
PRINCETON — A former resident is suing nursing home facilities, alleging their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Warner Law Offices honored with 10 Best In Client Satisfaction award
CHARLESTON – Charleston-based law firm Warner Law Offices has been honored with the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction award in West Virginia.
New assistant dean leading WVU’s Continuing Legal Education Program
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law has appointed a new assistant dean to the West Virginia Continuing Legal Education program.
Reynolds camp dismisses three new ads critical of him
CHARLESTON – Three new ads attack West Virginia attorney general candidate Doug Reynolds, but his campaign discounts all of them.
West Virginia's certificate of need laws need repealed, expert says
CHARLESTON – An economics professor predicts that West Virginia would be better off without the almost 40-year-old certificate of need laws.
Medical assistant accuses former employers of wrongful termination
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing her former employers, alleging hostile work environment and wrongful termination.
Former employee says Lowes responsible for loose pipe that caused injury
CHARLESTON — A former employee has filed suit against a major home improvement store, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Former Merill Lynch financial adviser allegedly owes firm more than $700K
KINGWOOD — A securities brokerage firm has filed suit against a former financial adviser for allegedly failing to pay an arbitration award.
Energy company claims Antero sold oil, gas from its estates without permission
CLARKSBURG — An energy company has filed suit against two exploration companies for alleged tortuous interference with rights.
McDowell County couple accuses Toyota of warranty violations
PINEVILLE — A McDowell County couple is suing Toyota, alleging breach of implied and express warranties.
Manufacturer alleges mining equipment supplier owes $81,000
PINEVILLE — A Rich Creek manufacturer is suing a Pineville mining equipment supplier, alleging breach of contract in owing more than $81,000..
Man sues Perma-Pipe Inc. for defective steam pipe system
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man is suing Perma-Pipe Inc. after he claims its defective steam pipe system at West Virginia State University caused him injuries.
Attorney sues Go-Mart for ADA violations
HUNTINGTON – West Virginia Attorney Duane J. Ruggier II is suing Go-Mart Inc. after he claims it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Man sues Thornhill Automotive for ADA violations
CHARLESTON – A man is suing Thornhill Automotive Inc. after he claims it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Four cities sue W.Va. Paving for violating state’s Antitrust Act
CHARLESTON – Four cities are suing West Virginia Paving after they claim is has created a monopoly and violated West Virginia’s Antitrust Act. The complaints were filed as class action lawsuits.