News from April 2017
Couple blames Lowe's for wife's injuries
WHEELING — A Wheeling couple is suing Lowe's Home Center, alleging its negligence led to injuries to the wife.
Supreme Court denies petition on occupation title of Lincoln school board employee
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has upheld the decision of a lower court with regards to an occupation title complaint.
Heirs look to protect oil and gas rights allegedly reserved in 1913 property sale
MOUNDSVILLE – A dispute over the ownership of the oil and gas rights under a 25-acre parcel of land in Sand Hill District, Marshall County, resulted in the filing of a lawsuit filed by the heirs of the man who originally sold the land in 1913 but allegedly reserved the rights to the oil and gas under the property.
Two ex-employees accuse power company of wrongful termination
WAYNE — Two former employees are suing a power company, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress and wrongful termination.
Faith-based organization alleges vertical farm operator breached contract
CHARLESTON — A faith-based organization is suing a vertical farms operator, alleging breach of contract and conversion.
Equipment supplier alleges coal mining company owes more than $500,000
WHEELING — A mining equipment supplier is suing a coal mining company, alleging failure to pay more than $500,000 for purchased products.
Couple alleges Dodge/Chrysler distributor broke law
WILLIAMSON — A Gilbert couple is suing an automobile distributor, alleging breach of express and implied warranties.
Underinsured motorist blames insurance carrier, another driver for difficulties
MARLINTON — A Randolph County motorist is suing an insurance carrier and another driver, alleging beach of insurance contract.
Federal agency takes over Charleston Newspapers' pension plan
WASHINGTON – A federal agency has taken over Charleston Newspapers’ pension plan.
Coal will come 'roaring back' if given a chance
Dear Editor: In response to Hoppy Kercheval's recent opinion piece on your website, I think coal WILL come "roaring back."
Rockin' Robin: straw donations further mar judge's reputation
New allegations about illegal contributions to Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis' 2012 reelection campaign are reviving the conflict scandal she survived three years ago, and raising uncomfortable questions again.
In Senate speech, Capito supports action for miners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an April 4 speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) urged her colleagues to support action to prevent a lapse in important benefits to retired miners.
Fayetteville homeowners blame contractor, town for alleged construction defects in home
FAYETTEVILLE – A couple claims two contractors, the town of Fayetteville, a building code official and the Fayette County Building Safety Department failed to hold up their end of agreements related to the proper construction and inspection of a new home.
Patient alleges doctors failed to properly treat hand injury
BECKLEY — A patient is suing two doctors, alleging breach of duty in failing to treat a hand injury, resulting in permanent damage for the plaintiff.
Spouse blames nursing home operator for wife's death
CHARLESTON — A Raleigh County man is suing a Beckley nursing home facility operator, alleging negligence led to the death of his wife.
Propery owner alleges tenants failed to pay
BECKLEY — A Beckley property owner is suing tenants, alleging breach of a lease agreement.
Mining equipment, parts supplier alleges buyer failed to pay $718,000
WHEELING — A Wheeling mining equipment and parts supplier is suing a buyer, alleging failure to pay for purchased products.
Former inmate blames jail operator for eye injuries
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing a state jail facility, alleging the defendants' negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Motorist blames driver, employer for crash
LOGAN — A Logan County motorist is suing a Charleston trucking business and driver, alleging their negligence caused a crash.
Former doctor faces 20 counts of distribution in upcoming trial
BECKLEY – Former Raleigh County doctor Michael Kostenko is facing 20 counts of distribution of oxycodone in his upcoming trial in federal court.