News from April 2017
Injured worker accuses FedEx of wrongful termination
WINFIELD — A Putnam County man is suing Fedex Freight, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.
Fayette County property owner accuses railroad of causing water damage
FAYETTEVILLE — A Fayette County property owner is suing a railroad company, alleging negligence, private nuisance and trespassing.
Buyer alleges property seller breached agreement
WINFIELD — A Putnam County man is suing a subdivision owner, alleging breach of an agreement.
Auto repair shop operators blamed for death
LOGAN — A Logan County man is suing Man auto repair shop operators, alleging their negligence led to an auto crash fatality.
Motorist blames tractor trailer owner, driver for injuries
WHEELING — An Ohio motorist is suing a tractor trailer owner and driver, alleging negligence caused a crash.
Water company sued after man plunges into hole
A resident is suing West Virginia-American Water Co.after he was injured by falling into a 7-feet-deep hole near his home.
Former Mount Hope officer sued for breach of contract
The city of Mount Hope is suing a former police officer, alleging he resigned from the city's police department in breach of an agreement.
Former worker accuses correctional facility of sexual harassment
A former correctional officer is suing West Virginia Regional Jail Correctional Facility Authority and some of its employees, alleging a hostile work environment, sexual harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Nursing home operator accused of malpractice
An estate representative is suing Genesis Healthcare LLC, Genesis Eldercare Network Services Inc. and other parties, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries to a now-deceased nursing home resident.
Couple accuse health care providers of gross negligence
A married couple are suing West Virginia University Medical Corp. and Amedisys West Virginia LLC,, alleging that they took insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Walker talks importance of 'being a great lawyer' at Bar panel event
CHARLESTON – There is something to be said about being the first Justice elected in a non-partisan race for a seat on West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Law firm alleges pest control business owes nearly $10,000
PRINCETON — A Princeton law firm is suing a pest control business, alleging breach of a fee agreement.
Passenger blames motorist, insurance company for injuries
BECKLEY — A vehicle passenger from Raleigh County is suing a motorist and an insurance company, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Condominium unit owners allege insurance company refuses to pay coverage
WEBSTER SPRINGS — Two Webster County condominium unit owners are suing Nationwide, alleging breach of contract by refusing to pay coverage claims under an insured policy.
Disabled employee alleges insurer failed to pay benefits
HUNTINGTON — A disabled employee is suing a benefits plan administrator, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Landlord alleges former tenant breached lease, misrepresented assets of Marco Resources
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County businessman is suing Marco Resources LLC and Everett Cook, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence in connection with the lease of a property in Beckley.
Property owner accuses financial lenders of breach of contract
LOGAN — An Accoville property owner is suing financial lenders, alleging breach of contract in illegal practices to collect debt.
Company linked to 2014 water crisis sues Lincoln Co. over ordinance
CHARLESTON – Eastman Chemical Company has filed a lawsuit against the Lincoln County Commission for passing an illegal ordinance it claims is an attempt to recover money from the company three years after the chemical contaminated the water supply in West Virginia.
Attorney Battle credits mentors for latest honor
CHARLESTON – H. Dill Battle III, a West Virginia attorney recently named a fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, says the honor is a testament to the attorneys who have mentored him over the years.
Property owner alleges arts organization owes more than $30,000
HUNTINGTON — A Huntington property owner is suing a tenant, alleging breach of lease agreement in failing to pay.