News from April 2017
Couple blames city of Weirton driver for injuries
NEW CUMBERLAND — A Weirton couple is suing the city and one of its employees, alleging their negligence caused a vehicle crash.
Land survey company alleges contractor, land owner owe $26,000
PRINCETON — A land survey and engineering company is suing a Tennessee contractor and land owner, alleging they owe more than $26,000 for breach of contract.
Property owner alleges Farmers Insurance breached contract
WILLIAMSON — A Wayne County property owner is suing Farmers Insurance, alleging breach of an insurance contract.
Bill would make changes to state Consumer Credit Protection Act
CHARLESTON – A bill that makes some key changes to the West Virginia Consumer Credit Protection Act awaits a signature from Gov. Jim Justice.
Same-sex couple sues Gilmer County, others for behavior
CLARKSBURG – A same-sex couple is suing Gilmer County after they claim they were treated differently when they applied for a marriage license.
Judge rules on six motions week before Kostenko trial
BECKLEY - U.S. District Judge Irene C. Berger has ruled on six motions less than a week before the criminal trial for Michael Kostenko is set to begin.
Morrisey, other states speak out in support of pregnancy center in free speech case
CHARLESTON – West Virginia is one of 10 states weighing in on a lawsuit filed against the Greater Baltimore Center for Pregnancy Concerns Inc.’s free speech-related lawsuit against the city of Baltimore.
Former worker accuses Marriott of not paying proper wages
CHARLESTON — A resigned employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Marriott, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Subcontractor alleges mining company, property owners owe more than $33,000
BECKLEY — A Kanawha County subcontractor is suing a Putnam County mining company and property owners, alleging they owe more than $33,000 for breach of agreement and unjust enrichment.
Moundsville property owner accuses contractors of negligence
MOUNDSVILLE — A Moundsville property owner is suing contractors, alleging their negligence led to a landslide on his property.
Supplier alleges construction company owes $28,000
WINFIELD — A Texas supplier is suing a Winfield construction company, alleging it owes more than $28,000 for breach of contract.
Father blames urologic surgeon for child's injuries
CHARLESTON — The parent of a Logan County patient is suing a urologic surgeon, alleging his negligence caused injuries to a young child.
Exterminator blames recycling business for injuries
NEW MARTINSVILLE — An Ohio exterminator is suing a recycling business, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Couple blames Mingo County school board for bus accident
WILLIAMSON — A Dingess couple is suing the Mingo County school board, alleging a school bus caused a crash that injured the wife.
Contractor alleges mining operator, property owners owe more than $33,000
FAYETTEVILLE — A Charleston contractor is suing a mining operator and property owners, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment in failing to pay more than $33,000.
Morrisey, other AGs defend Trump order easing overregulation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Wisconsin Attorney General Brad D. Schimel are leading a 14-state coalition asking a federal court to uphold an executive order aimed at reducing the regulatory burden on state governments and citizens.
Customer blames Walmart for injuries
LOGAN — An Indore woman is suing Walmart, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries.
Construction company accused of causing injuries
FAYETTEVILLE — A Nicholas County man is suing a construction company, alleging the defendant's negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
Married couple alleges insurance company failed to pay claim
WHEELING — A Wheeling couple is suing an insurance company, alleging breach of contract for refusing to pay an insurance coverage claim.
The sun is shining, and it's a dark day for asbestos plaintiff lawyers
Asbestos attorneys are feeling the earth move under their feet, they're feeling the sky tumbling down, a-tumbling down, and they can't get that Carole King tune out of their heads.