News from April 2017
AG, law enforcement urge Legislature to fund State Police crime lab
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has joined more than 40 law enforcement professionals in urging the state Legislature to adequately fund the West Virginia State Police Crime Laboratory.
John Deere sues Devco Building & Construction for nearly $10,000
WILLIAMSON – John Deere Financial FSB is suing Devco Building & Construction for failing to pay nearly $10,000 on an account.
Couple blames timber company for husband's injuries
KINGWOOD — A Preston County couple is suing a timber company, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the husband.
Nurse's aid accuses accuses former employer of wrongful termination
HUNTINGTON — A nurse's aid is suing a Huntington medical center, alleging age discrimination, wrongful termination and failure to pay final wages.
Worker accuses former employer of not paying proper wages
KEYSER — A Mineral County man is suing his former employer, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Former employee alleges coal company failed to pay proper wages
WHEELING — A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a coal company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Kentucky corporation alleges debtor, guarantor owe more than $21,000
FAYETTEVILLE — A Kentucky corporation is suing a debtor and guarantor, alleging breach of an agreement.
Patient blames health care providers for worsening condition
HUNTINGTON — A patient is suing a Huntington health care provider, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff requiring an amputated leg.
Customer blames Polaris for substandard vehicle
LOGAN — A Logan County customer is suing the Polaris auto manufacturer, alleging breach of warranty.
Motorist blames company, driver for crash
BECKLEY — A Raleigh County motorist is suing a business and one of its drivers, alleging their negligence caused a crash.
Daughter alleges health care providers breached financial responsibilities
CHARLESTON — The daughter of a deceased patient is suing Kanawha County health care providers, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Two couples blame carrier, driver for injuries
WHEELING — Two couples are suing a carrier and a and a driver, alleging insufficient their negligence led to injuries for the plaintiffs.
Greenbrier Hotel sued for refusing to pay flood damage repairs
LEWISBURG – The Greenbrier is being sued for refusing to pay flood damage repairs that were made to its property after the June floods.
Racketeering class action suit filed against Mylan for EpiPen prices
CHARLESTON – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mylan alleging the company violated consumer protection laws and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act by upping the price of the epinephrine auto-injector.
Another lawsuit against Matulis for alleged sexual assaults
CHARLESTON – A lawsuit has been filed against Charleston Area Medical Center, claiming hospital officials were aware that a physician was allegedly sexually assaulting patients and still did not suspend him until later.
Injured ATV driver sues U.S. Postal Service over collision
A motorist is suing the U.S. Postal Service over injuries she sustained in a collision with a truck driven by a USPS employee.
Woman sues motor carrier over husband's death
A spouse is suing commercial motor carrier operator Market Trucking LLC and driver Rickie Samuel, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Lawsuit accuses telemarketer of harassment
An Ohio County consumer is suing Travel Options Inc., a telemarketer, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Gas station customer sues over cut foot
A customer is suing Speedway LLC, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries at the gas station.
Sandblasting firm accused of failing to pay overtime
The acting secretary of labor has filed a complaint against Superior Steam Cleaning and Sandblasting and company owner Douglas Humphrey, citing alleged violation of federal workers compensation law.