News from December 2017
Woman blames Bluefield rink for daughter's roller skating injuries
PRINCETON – A Mercer County woman says her daughter was injured at a Bluefield roller skating rink because the floor was unsafe.
AG's office asks consumers to be cautious when shopping online
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to make wise decisions when looking online for that perfect holiday gift for family and loved ones. The warning is part of his office's Holiday Consumer Protection Week. Each day during the week of Dec. 4, the office is issuing a holiday-related release detailing tips on how to keep West Virginia consumers from falling prey to any holiday misfortune.
Former Raleigh County employee files suit over termination
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County man formerly employed by the Raleigh County Assessor's Office alleges he was wrongfully terminated.
Matewan alleged to owe more than $400,000 for services on water, wastewater plants
CHARLESTON – A Boston company alleges a Mingo County town owes more than $400,000 for water and wastewater treatment services.
Raleigh General Hospital named in suit by woman alleging damages after tripping on curb
BECKLEY – A Beckley woman is seeking damages from Raleigh General Hospital after falling on the premises.
Consumer claims David Trump Design never delivered furniture
BECKLEY – A Raleigh County consumer alleges he paid for furniture that was never delivered.
Former Peoples Bank executive alleges he was wrongfully terminated
HUNTINGTON – A former high-ranking bank executive alleges he was wrongfully terminated.
Couple claims Prime Solutions misrepresented services
PINEVILLE – A Coal Mountain couple alleges a credit service organization failed to provide services they paid for.
Highway Safety alleges Stonegate Construction owes more than $20,000
WAYNE – An Ohio corporation alleges that it is owed for materials it delivered to job sites in Wayne County.
Motorist alleges Asplundh failed to provide adequate flaggers during work
BECKLEY – A motorist has filed suit against a tree trimming company after an auto accident in Rock Creek.
Motorist seeks uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits from State Farm
CHARLESTON – A Cameron man alleges he is entitled to additional insurance coverage after an accident in Pennsylvania.
Dinsmore & Shohl names Chris Plybon as Mentor of the Year
HUNTINGTON – Chris Plybon, a partner with Dinsmore & Shohl, recently was named Mentor of the Year at the firm’s annual Attorney Dinner.
Supreme Court says sanitary board, city council complied with statutory notice requirements
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a memorandum decision, ruling that the Huntington Sanitary Board and the Huntington City Council complied with statutory notice requirements before seeking a rate increase last year.
Company sues Alecto Healthcare Services for breach of agreement
WHEELING – A company is suing Alecto Healthcare Services Ohio Valley LLC after it claims it breached its agreement.
Man sues REM Community Options for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A man is suing REM Community Options after he claims his employment was wrongfully terminated when he complained about understaffing.
Woman sues Amedisys Home Health of West Virginia for wrongful termination
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Amedisys Home Health of West Virginia after she claims her employment was wrongfully terminated.
Woman sues Wal-mart for injuries
CHARLESTON – A woman is suing Wal-mart after she claims she slipped on mayonnaise and was injured.
Couple sues Midfirst Bank for home foreclosure
MARTINSBURG – A couple is suing Midfirst Bank after they claim it wrongfully foreclosed on their home.