News from August 2017
Woman sues Cigna Insurance Group for breach of contract
BECKLEY – A woman is suing Cigna Insurance Group after she claims it breached its contract with her.
Woman sues Nationwide for breach of contract
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Nationwide General Insurance Company after she claims it breached its contract with her.
Woman sues Selene Finance for illegal debt collection
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Selene Financing after she claims it illegally foreclosed on her home.
Hotel owned by Manchin, others sued for loan default
CLARKSBURG – A hotel partly owned by Sen. Joe Manchin is being sued by U.S. Bank National Association for defaulting on a loan of more than $15 million.
Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant patron alleges gravel caused fall
BECKLEY – A man alleges he was injured at a Beckley restaurant because of gravel on the sidewalk.
Wayne Hughes Trucking Inc. seeks damages after I-77 accident in North Carolina
BECKLEY – A Shady Spring trucking company alleges one of its vehicles was damaged in a collision in North Carolina.
Property owner alleges Red Oak Farms Lumber Co. unlawfully removed trees
MOUNDSVILLE – A Cameron woman alleges that a company unlawfully entered her property to remove trees.
AG's office unveils guidelines to deter skimming at the gas pump
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has debuted a list of guidelines for convenience stores and gas stations to help secure consumers’ financial information at the pump.
Drug wholesaler cites rehab clinics, pharmacies for possible fault for opioid crisis
HUNTINGTON – Cardinal Health has filed a notice regarding potential non-party fault in Huntington’s lawsuit against it and other drug wholesalers alleging they caused the opioid epidemic.
Fall in Hampton Inn shower results in lawsuit
MARTINSBURG – A man is suing Winchester Hospitality after he claims it was negligent and caused him injuries.
Man alleges he was removed from Mardi Gras Casino, not paid winnings
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County man claims that Mardi Gras Casino & Resort did not pay his winnings.
Former city of Huntington employee seeks reinstatement to position, alleges discrimination
HUNTINGTON – A Cabell County man formerly employed by the city of Huntington alleges he was discriminated against and unlawfully terminated.
Couple claims FirstEnergy damaged property during right of way maintenance
NEW CUMBERLAND – A Hancock County couple claims that their property was damaged by trespassing FirstEnergy employees.
Beverage's Towing and Transport alleged to owe $20,000 on credit card account
BECKLEY – A financial institution alleges a Raleigh County individual and company have defaulted on a credit card account.
Woman files suit against driver, Shine Pub after single-vehicle accident
WHEELING – A woman alleges she was injured in a single-vehicle accident because the driver was reportedly intoxicated.
Motorist alleges she was injured in collision with Fayette County Commission vehicle
FAYETTE – An Oak Hill woman alleges she was injured in a collision with a vehicle owned by the Fayette County Commission.
Couple accuses Thornhill Automotive Inc., Ally Financial Inc. of fraud in vehicle sale
RIPLEY – A Parkersburg couple alleges they were fraudulently induced into purchasing a vehicle in their name.
Couple claims Amerihome Mortgage doesn't comply with industry standards
CHARLESTON – A couple is suing Amerihome Mortgage Company after they claim it has failed to comply with industry standards.
AG's office urges flood victims to verify contractors
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging state residents forced to deal with recent flood damage to be cautious when hiring others to assist with repair and cleanup. The advice comes in light of significant floods that impacted portions of northern and north central West Virginia.
AG has second faith-based addiction program at Fairmont
FAIRMONT — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office continued its faith-based initiative aimed at empowering religious groups across West Virginia in the fight against substance abuse with a stop at Fairmont.